South African Grand Prix

Round 15 · Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

1985-10-19

Winner: Nigel Mansell (Williams)

P1
Nigel Mansell
Williams
P2
Keke Rosberg
Williams · +7.572
P3
Alain Prost
McLaren

Who won the 1985 South African Grand Prix?

The 1985 South African Grand Prix was won by Nigel Mansell driving for Williams, starting from pole position. Keke Rosberg finished second, +7.572 behind, with Alain Prost completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1985 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa. Stefan Johansson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P16 to finish P4.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Nigel Mansell9
2Keke Rosberg6
3Alain Prost4
4Stefan Johansson3
5Gerhard Berger2
6Thierry Boutsen1
7Martin Brundle0
RElio de Angelis0
RPierluigi Martini0
RNiki Lauda0
RPhilippe Streiff0
RAyrton Senna0
RMichele Alboreto0
RNelson Piquet0
RPiercarlo Ghinzani0
RTeo Fabi0
RMarc Surer0
RHuub Rothengatter0
RRiccardo Patrese0
REddie Cheever0
WAlan Jones0

1985 South African Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1985 South African Grand Prix?+
Nigel Mansell (Williams) won the 1985 South African Grand Prix on 1985-10-19 at Kyalami.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1985 South African Grand Prix?+
P1: Nigel Mansell (Williams). P2: Keke Rosberg (Williams), +7.572 behind. P3: Alain Prost (McLaren).
Who was on pole position for the 1985 South African Grand Prix?+
Nigel Mansell took pole position for the 1985 South African Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1985 South African Grand Prix?+
Williams won the 1985 South African Grand Prix with Nigel Mansell taking victory.