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1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe

1985 Round 14 · Brands Hatch · 1985-10-06

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Laps
75
Distance
315.525 km
Circuit Type
RACE
Direction
Clockwise

Circuit Details

Course Length4.207 km
Turns9
Qualifying FormatTWO_SESSION
Drivers' Championship DeciderYes

Race Results

Column abbreviations (9)

Pos = Finish position# = Car numberGrid = Starting grid+/- = Positions gainedTime/Gap = Finishing time or gap to winnerStatus = Retirement / penaltyPts = PointsPits = Pit stopsBadges = FL / DotD / GS / Pole / Shared
Pos ↑#DriverConstructorEngineTyresGrid+/-LapsTime/GapStatusPtsPitsBadges
153+2751:32:58.109—9——
2121-175+21.396—6—Pole
364+175+58.533—4——
426+275+1:06.121—3——
5119+474+1 lap—2——
61812+673+2 laps—1——
7121+1473+2 laps————
8255-373+2 laps————
92211+273+2 laps————
101719+973+2 laps————
112318+773+2 laps————
121517+572+3 laps————
DNF87—62—Turbo———
DNF2813—59—Electrical———
DNF2610—58—Engine——FL
DNF3025—55—Engine———
DNF424—44—Accident———
DNF316—40—Water leak———
DNF1920—33—Engine———
DNF923—31—Engine———
DNF2014—16—Engine———
DNF3322—13—Radiator———
DNF2715—13—Turbo———
DNF72—6—Collision———
DNF168—4—Injection———
DNF2926—3—Accident———
DNQ24————————

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985?

Nigel Mansell won the 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985 for Williams.

Who took pole position for the 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985?

Ayrton Senna started the 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985 from pole position.

Where was the 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985 held?

The 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985 was held at Brands Hatch on October 6, 1985.

Did the 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985 decide a championship?

Yes. The 1985 Shell Oils Grand Prix of Europe 1985 decided the World Drivers’ Championship.

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