Brazilian Grand Prix

Round 1 · Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1988-04-03

Winner: Alain Prost (McLaren)

Alain Prost

McLaren

Gerhard Berger

Ferrari · +9.873

Nelson Piquet

Team Lotus · +1:08.591

Who won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix?

The 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Alain Prost driving for McLaren, starting from 3rd on the grid. Gerhard Berger finished second, +9.873 behind, with Nelson Piquet completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 17 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1988 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stefan Johansson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P21 to finish P9.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Alain Prost	McLaren	3	▲2	1:36:06.857	Finished	9
2	Gerhard Berger	Ferrari	4	▲2	+9.873	Finished	6
3	Nelson Piquet	Team Lotus	5	▲2	+1:08.591	Finished	4
4	Derek Warwick	Arrows	11	▲7	+1:13.348	Finished	3
5	Michele Alboreto	Ferrari	6	▲1	+1:14.556	Finished	2
6	Satoru Nakajima	Team Lotus	10	▲4	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Thierry Boutsen	Benetton	7	—	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Eddie Cheever	Arrows	15	▲7	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Stefan Johansson	Ligier	21	▲12	—	+3 Laps	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Rial	14	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jonathan Palmer	Tyrrell	22	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Luis Pérez-Sala	Minardi	20	—	—	Chassis	0
R	Philippe Alliot	Larrousse	16	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Gabriele Tarquini	Coloni	25	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Philippe Streiff	AGS	19	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Yannick Dalmas	Larrousse	17	—	—	Engine	0
D	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	1	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	René Arnoux	Ligier	18	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Stefano Modena	Euro Brun	24	—	—	Engine	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Williams	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alessandro Nannini	Benetton	12	—	—	Engine	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Williams	8	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ivan Capelli	March	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Adrián Campos	Minardi	23	—	—	Chassis	0
R	Maurício Gugelmin	March	13	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Oscar Larrauri	Euro Brun	26	—	—	Electrical	0

1988 Brazilian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Alain Prost (McLaren) won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix on 1988-04-03 at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

P1: Alain Prost (McLaren). P2: Gerhard Berger (Ferrari), +9.873 behind. P3: Nelson Piquet (Team Lotus), +1:08.591 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Ayrton Senna took pole position for the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

McLaren won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix with Alain Prost taking victory.