P12
Championship
0
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
11
Points
8
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Patrick Tambay contested 15 grands prix in 1985 for Renault and finished P12 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 11 points, 0 wins, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Portuguese Grand Prix, where Patrick Tambay finished P3. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 8 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P12.7
Podium rate
13.3%
Net positions gained
-16
Race Results
P5
2 pts
R1Grid 11+2 Laps
P3
R2Grid 12+1 Lap
P3
R3Grid 11+1 Lap
P20
R4Grid 17Accident
P7
R5Grid 10+1 Lap
P20
R6Grid 15Accident
P6
1 pts
R7Grid 10
P24
R8Grid 13Spun off
P20
R9Grid 16Spun off
P10
R10Grid 8Engine
P17
R11Grid 6Transmission
P7
R12Grid 8+1 Lap
P17
R13Grid 13Gearbox
P12
R14Grid 17+3 Laps
P20
R16Grid 8Transmission
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 11 | 5 | +6 | 2 |
| 2 | Autódromo do Estoril | - | 12 | 3 | +9 | 4 |
| 3 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 11 | 3 | +8 | 4 |
| 4 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 17 | 20 | -3 | - |
| 5 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 10 | 7 | +3 | - |
| 6 | Detroit Street Circuit | - | 15 | 20 | -5 | - |
| 7 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 10 | 6 | +4 | 1 |
| 8 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 13 | 24 | -11 | - |
| 9 | Nürburgring | - | 16 | 20 | -4 | - |
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | - | 8 | 10 | -2 | - |
| 11 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 6 | 17 | -11 | - |
| 12 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 8 | 7 | +1 | - |
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 13 | 17 | -4 | - |
| 14 | Brands Hatch | - | 17 | 12 | +5 | - |
| 16 | Adelaide Street Circuit | - | 8 | 20 | -12 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Patrick Tambay 1985 season FAQ
How did Patrick Tambay finish in the 1985 F1 standings?
Patrick Tambay finished P12 in the 1985 World Drivers' Championship with Renault.
How many races did Patrick Tambay win in 1985?
Patrick Tambay won 0 races in 1985, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Patrick Tambay's best result in 1985?
Patrick Tambay's best 1985 result was P3 at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
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Portuguese Grand Prix 1985
Patrick Tambay finished P3
San Marino Grand Prix 1985
Patrick Tambay finished P3
Brazilian Grand Prix 1985
Patrick Tambay finished P5