P8
Championship
1
Wins
2
Podiums
1
Poles
21
Points
10
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Nelson Piquet contested 16 grands prix in 1985 for Brabham and finished P8 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 21 points, 1 win, 2 podiums, and 1 pole position.
Their best result came at the French Grand Prix, where Nelson Piquet finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 5 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 10 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P13.2
Podium rate
12.5%
Net positions gained
-107
Race Results
P25
R1Grid 8Transmission
P15
R2Grid 16Tyre
P8
R3Grid 9Out of fuel
P14
R4Grid 13Accident
P25
R5Grid 9Transmission
P6
1 pts
R6Grid 10+1 Lap
P1
9 pts
R7Grid 5
P4
3 pts
R8Grid 2+1 Lap
P19
R9Grid 6Turbo
P18
R10Grid 5Exhaust
P8
R11Grid 1Quali P1+1 Lap
P2
6 pts
R12Grid 4
P5
2 pts
R13Grid 3+1 Lap
P24
R14Grid 2Accident
P14
R15Grid 2Engine
P23
R16Grid 9Heat shield fire
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 8 | 25 | -17 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo do Estoril | - | 16 | 15 | +1 | - |
| 3 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 9 | 8 | +1 | - |
| 4 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 13 | 14 | -1 | - |
| 5 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 9 | 25 | -16 | - |
| 6 | Detroit Street Circuit | - | 10 | 6 | +4 | 1 |
| 7 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 5 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| 8 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Nürburgring | - | 6 | 19 | -13 | - |
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | - | 5 | 18 | -13 | - |
| 11 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | 1 | 1 | 8 | -7 | - |
| 12 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
| 14 | Brands Hatch | - | 2 | 24 | -22 | - |
| 15 | Kyalami | - | 2 | 14 | -12 | - |
| 16 | Adelaide Street Circuit | - | 9 | 23 | -14 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Nelson Piquet 1985 season FAQ
How did Nelson Piquet finish in the 1985 F1 standings?
Nelson Piquet finished P8 in the 1985 World Drivers' Championship with Brabham.
How many races did Nelson Piquet win in 1985?
Nelson Piquet won 1 race in 1985, with 2 podiums and 1 pole position.
What was Nelson Piquet's best result in 1985?
Nelson Piquet's best 1985 result was P1 at the French Grand Prix.