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1985 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1985 British 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
- 8
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Exhaust |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 3 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 4 | Ayrton Senna | Team Lotus | Fuel injection |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | Clutch |
| 6 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 7 | Andrea de Cesaris | Ligier | Clutch |
| 8 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | NC |
| 9 | Teo Fabi | Toleman | Transmission |
| 10 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Electrical |
| 11 | Stefan Johansson | Ferrari | Accident |
| 12 | Derek Warwick | Renault | +1 lap |
| 13 | Patrick Tambay | Renault | Collision |
| 14 | Riccardo Patrese | Alfa Romeo | +3 laps |
| 15 | Marc Surer | Brabham | +2 laps |
| 16 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | +1 lap |
| 17 | Gerhard Berger | Arrows | +2 laps |
| 18 | Manfred Winkelhock | RAM | Turbo |
| 19 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | Spun off |
| 20 | Martin Brundle | Tyrrell | +2 laps |