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1985 European Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1985 European 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
- 14
- Grand Prix
- European Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Brands Hatch
- Winner
- Nigel Mansell
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Collision |
| 3 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | Finished |
| 4 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Finished |
| 5 | Philippe Streiff | Ligier | +2 laps |
| 6 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 7 | Marc Surer | Brabham | Turbo |
| 8 | Derek Warwick | Renault | Injection |
| 9 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Engine |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | Alfa Romeo | +2 laps |
| 12 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | +2 laps |
| 13 | Stefan Johansson | Ferrari | Electrical |
| 14 | Piercarlo Ghinzani | Toleman | Engine |
| 15 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Turbo |
| 16 | Martin Brundle | Tyrrell | Water leak |
| 17 | Patrick Tambay | Renault | +3 laps |
| 18 | Eddie Cheever | Alfa Romeo | +2 laps |
| 19 | Gerhard Berger | Arrows | +2 laps |
| 20 | Teo Fabi | Toleman | Engine |