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1985 German Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1985 German 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
- 9
- Grand Prix
- German Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Nürburgring
- Winner
- Michele Alboreto
- Classified drivers
- 27
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teo Fabi | Toleman | Clutch |
| 2 | Stefan Johansson | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 3 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 4 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Brakes |
| 5 | Ayrton Senna | Team Lotus | Driveshaft |
| 6 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Turbo |
| 7 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 8 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Finished |
| 9 | Riccardo Patrese | Alfa Romeo | Gearbox |
| 10 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | Finished |
| 11 | Marc Surer | Brabham | Engine |
| 12 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Finished |
| 13 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 14 | Andrea de Cesaris | Ligier | Collision |
| 15 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | Finished |
| 16 | Patrick Tambay | Renault | Spun off |
| 17 | Gerhard Berger | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 18 | Eddie Cheever | Alfa Romeo | Turbo |
| 19 | Stefan Bellof | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 20 | Derek Warwick | Renault | Ignition |