British Grand Prix

Round 8 · Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK

1985-07-21

Winner: Alain Prost (McLaren)

P1
Alain Prost
McLaren

Who won the 1985 British Grand Prix?

The 1985 British Grand Prix was won by Alain Prost driving for McLaren, starting from 3rd on the grid. Michele Alboreto took second place. It was an attrition-heavy race with 16 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 8 of the 1985 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK. Stefan Bellof was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 15 positions from P26 to finish P11.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Alain Prost9
2Michele Alboreto6
3Jacques Laffite4
4Nelson Piquet3
5Derek Warwick2
6Marc Surer1
7Martin Brundle0
8Gerhard Berger0
9Riccardo Patrese0
10Ayrton Senna0
11Stefan Bellof0
RNiki Lauda0
RThierry Boutsen0
RAndrea de Cesaris0
RPierluigi Martini0
RElio de Angelis0
RManfred Winkelhock0
RKeke Rosberg0
RNigel Mansell0
REddie Cheever0
RJonathan Palmer0
RTeo Fabi0
RStefan Johansson0
RPatrick Tambay0
RPhilippe Alliot0
RPiercarlo Ghinzani0

1985 British Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1985 British Grand Prix?+
Alain Prost (McLaren) won the 1985 British Grand Prix on 1985-07-21 at Silverstone Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1985 British Grand Prix?+
P1: Alain Prost (McLaren). P2: Michele Alboreto (Ferrari). P3: Jacques Laffite (Ligier).
Who was on pole position for the 1985 British Grand Prix?+
Keke Rosberg took pole position for the 1985 British Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1985 British Grand Prix?+
McLaren won the 1985 British Grand Prix with Alain Prost taking victory.