Mexican Grand Prix

Round 15 · Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico

1986-10-12

Winner: Gerhard Berger (Benetton)

Gerhard Berger

Benetton

Alain Prost

McLaren · +25.438

Ayrton Senna

Team Lotus · +52.513

Who won the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix?

The 1986 Mexican Grand Prix was won by Gerhard Berger driving for Benetton, starting from 4th on the grid. Alain Prost finished second, +25.438 behind, with Ayrton Senna completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1986 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico. Thierry Boutsen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P21 to finish P7.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Gerhard Berger	Benetton	4	▲3	1:33:18.700	Finished	9
2	Alain Prost	McLaren	6	▲4	+25.438	Finished	6
3	Ayrton Senna	Team Lotus	1	▼2	+52.513	Finished	4
4	Nelson Piquet	Williams	2	▼2	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Nigel Mansell	Williams	3	▼2	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Philippe Alliot	Ligier	10	▲4	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Thierry Boutsen	Arrows	21	▲14	—	+2 Laps	0
8	Andrea de Cesaris	Minardi	22	▲14	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Christian Danner	Arrows	20	▲11	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Jonathan Palmer	Zakspeed	18	▲8	—	Out of fuel	0
11	Martin Brundle	Tyrrell	16	▲5	—	+3 Laps	0
12	Stefan Johansson	Ferrari	14	▲2	—	Turbo	0
13	Riccardo Patrese	Brabham	5	▼8	—	Spun off	0
14	Alessandro Nannini	Minardi	24	▲10	—	+4 Laps	0
15	René Arnoux	Ligier	13	▼2	—	Engine	0
16	Allen Berg	Osella	26	▲10	—	+7 Laps	0
R	Johnny Dumfries	Team Lotus	17	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Derek Warwick	Brabham	7	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alan Jones	Lola	15	—	—	Tyre	0
R	Keke Rosberg	McLaren	11	—	—	Puncture	0
R	Michele Alboreto	Ferrari	12	—	—	Turbo	0
R	Piercarlo Ghinzani	Osella	25	—	—	Turbo	0
R	Philippe Streiff	Tyrrell	19	—	—	Turbo	0
R	Teo Fabi	Benetton	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Patrick Tambay	Lola	8	—	—	Accident	0

1986 Mexican Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix?+

Gerhard Berger (Benetton) won the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix on 1986-10-12 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix?+

P1: Gerhard Berger (Benetton). P2: Alain Prost (McLaren), +25.438 behind. P3: Ayrton Senna (Team Lotus), +52.513 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix?+

Ayrton Senna took pole position for the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix?+

Benetton won the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix with Gerhard Berger taking victory.