Formula 1 — 1985
1985 World Championship
16 Grands Prix
Drivers' Champion
Alain Prost
French
1980 — 1993
4titles
51wins
WDC
Constructors' Champion
McLaren
British
1968 — 2026
10titles
199wins
WCC
M
Season Commentary · 1985
Race Calendar
| Rnd | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brazilian GP Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 7 Apr 1985 | ProstMcLaren |
| 02 | Portuguese GP Autódromo do Estoril | Autódromo do Estoril | 21 Apr 1985 | SennaTeam Lotus |
| 03 | San Marino GP Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 5 May 1985 | AngelisTeam Lotus |
| 04 | Monaco GP Circuit de Monaco | Circuit de Monaco | 19 May 1985 | ProstMcLaren |
| 05 | Canadian GP Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 16 Jun 1985 | AlboretoFerrari |
| 06 | Detroit GP Detroit Street Circuit | Detroit Street Circuit | 23 Jun 1985 | RosbergWilliams |
| 07 | French GP Circuit Paul Ricard | Circuit Paul Ricard | 7 Jul 1985 | PiquetBrabham |
| 08 | British GP Silverstone Circuit | Silverstone Circuit | 21 Jul 1985 | ProstMcLaren |
| 09 | German GP Nürburgring | Nürburgring | 4 Aug 1985 | AlboretoFerrari |
| 10 | Austrian GP Red Bull Ring | Red Bull Ring | 18 Aug 1985 | ProstMcLaren |
| 11 | Dutch GP Circuit Park Zandvoort | Circuit Park Zandvoort | 25 Aug 1985 | LaudaMcLaren |
| 12 | Italian GP Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 8 Sept 1985 | ProstMcLaren |
| 13 | Belgian GP Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 15 Sept 1985 | SennaTeam Lotus |
| 14 | European GP Brands Hatch | Brands Hatch | 6 Oct 1985 | MansellWilliams |
| 15 | South African GP Kyalami | Kyalami | 19 Oct 1985 | MansellWilliams |
| 16 | Australian GP Adelaide Street Circuit | Adelaide Street Circuit | 3 Nov 1985 | RosbergWilliams |
| P | Driver | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 53 | 2 | |
| 3 | 40 | 2 | |
| 4 | 38 | 2 | |
| 5 | 33 | 1 | |
| 6 | 31 | 2 | |
| 7 | 26 | 0 | |
| 8 | 21 | 1 | |
| 9 | 16 | 0 | |
| 10 | 14 | 1 | |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| 12 | 11 | 0 | |
| 13 | 5 | 0 | |
| 14 | 5 | 0 | |
| 15 | 4 | 0 | |
| 16 | 4 | 0 | |
| 17 | 3 | 0 | |
| 18 | 3 | 0 | |
| 19 | 3 | 0 | |
| 20 | 3 | 0 |
Data via Jolpica/Ergast · Telemetry not available
The 1985 Formula 1 World Championship was a season that etched a new name into the annals of motorsport history, culminating in a well-deserved triumph for a driver and a team that showcased consistency and sheer competitive spirit across 16 gruelling races. From the vibrant start at the Brazilian Grand Prix to the dramatic finale under the Australian sun, the year was a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence.
The Championship Battle
The Constructor's Triumph
A Season's Journey
The 1985 season will forever be remembered as the year Alain Prost ascended to the throne, backed by the might of McLaren, in a championship journey that began in Brazil and concluded spectacularly in Australia.