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1986 Australian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1986 Australian 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
- 1986
- Round
- 16
- Grand Prix
- Australian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | Tyre |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Ayrton Senna | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 4 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 5 | René Arnoux | Ligier | +3 laps |
| 6 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | Engine |
| 7 | Keke Rosberg | McLaren | Tyre |
| 8 | Philippe Alliot | Ligier | +3 laps |
| 9 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Collision |
| 10 | Philippe Streiff | Tyrrell | Out of fuel |
| 11 | Andrea de Cesaris | Minardi | Mechanical |
| 12 | Stefan Johansson | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 13 | Teo Fabi | Benetton | +5 laps |
| 14 | Johnny Dumfries | Team Lotus | +2 laps |
| 15 | Alan Jones | Lola | Engine |
| 16 | Martin Brundle | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 17 | Patrick Tambay | Lola | NC |
| 18 | Alessandro Nannini | Minardi | Accident |
| 19 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Electrical |
| 20 | Derek Warwick | Brabham | Brakes |