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1985 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1985 South African 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
- 15
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Nigel Mansell
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | Finished |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Engine |
| 3 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Finished |
| 4 | Ayrton Senna | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 5 | Marc Surer | Brabham | Engine |
| 6 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 7 | Teo Fabi | Toleman | Engine |
| 8 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Turbo |
| 9 | Alain Prost | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 10 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 11 | Gerhard Berger | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 12 | Riccardo Patrese | Alfa Romeo | Collision |
| 13 | Piercarlo Ghinzani | Toleman | Engine |
| 14 | Eddie Cheever | Alfa Romeo | Collision |
| 15 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Turbo |
| 16 | Stefan Johansson | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 17 | Martin Brundle | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 18 | Philippe Streiff | Tyrrell | Accident |
| 19 | Pierluigi Martini | Minardi | Radiator |
| 20 | Huub Rothengatter | Osella | Electrical |