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1989 Brazilian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1989 Brazilian 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
- 1989
- Round
- 1
- Grand Prix
- Brazilian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Winner
- Nigel Mansell
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren | +2 laps |
| 2 | Riccardo Patrese | Williams | Alternator |
| 3 | Gerhard Berger | Ferrari | Collision |
| 4 | Thierry Boutsen | Williams | Engine |
| 5 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 6 | Nigel Mansell | Ferrari | Finished |
| 7 | Ivan Capelli | March | Suspension |
| 8 | Derek Warwick | Arrows | Finished |
| 9 | Nelson Piquet | Team Lotus | Fuel system |
| 10 | Johnny Herbert | Benetton | Finished |
| 11 | Alessandro Nannini | Benetton | Finished |
| 12 | MaurÃcio Gugelmin | March | Finished |
| 13 | Martin Brundle | Brabham | Halfshaft |
| 14 | Stefano Modena | Brabham | Halfshaft |
| 15 | Andrea de Cesaris | Dallara | +4 laps |
| 16 | Pierluigi Martini | Minardi | Chassis |
| 17 | Christian Danner | Rial | Gearbox |
| 18 | Jonathan Palmer | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 19 | Nicola Larini | Osella | Illegal start |
| 20 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | +2 laps |