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1985 Brazilian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1985 Brazilian Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1985
- Round
- 1
- Grand Prix
- Brazilian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 25
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Turbo |
| 3 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 4 | Ayrton Senna | Team Lotus | Electrical |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | Exhaust |
| 6 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 7 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | +2 laps |
| 8 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Transmission |
| 9 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Fuel system |
| 10 | Derek Warwick | Renault | +4 laps |
| 11 | Patrick Tambay | Renault | +2 laps |
| 12 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | +4 laps |
| 13 | Andrea de Cesaris | Ligier | Accident |
| 14 | Riccardo Patrese | Alfa Romeo | Puncture |
| 15 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | +2 laps |
| 16 | Manfred Winkelhock | RAM | +4 laps |
| 17 | François Hesnault | Brabham | Accident |
| 18 | Eddie Cheever | Alfa Romeo | Engine |
| 19 | Gerhard Berger | Arrows | Suspension |
| 20 | Philippe Alliot | RAM | +3 laps |