P4
WCC Position
3
Wins
9
Podiums
8
Poles
71
Points
15
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Team Lotus contested 16 grands prix in 1985 with Ayrton Senna and Elio de Angelis. The team finished P4 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 71 points, along with 3 wins, 9 podiums, and 8 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the Portuguese Grand Prix, where Ayrton Senna brought the car home in P1. Across the season, Team Lotus scored in 12 rounds and recorded 15 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
75.0%
Points per round
4.4
Best finish
P1
Race Results
4 pts
Angelis
G334
Senna
G415-
12 pts
Senna
G119
Angelis
G443
9 pts
Angelis
G319
Senna
G17-
4 pts
Angelis
G934
Senna
G116-
2 pts
Angelis
G152
Senna
G216-
2 pts
Angelis
G852
Senna
G113-
2 pts
Angelis
G752
Senna
G218-
0 pts
Senna
G410-
Angelis
G816-
0 pts
Angelis
G714-
Senna
G517-
8 pts
Senna
G1426
Angelis
G752
6 pts
Senna
G434
Angelis
G1152
5 pts
Senna
G134
Angelis
G661
9 pts
Senna
G219
Angelis
G919-
8 pts
Senna
G126
Angelis
G952
0 pts
Angelis
G68-
Senna
G412-
0 pts
Senna
G19-
Angelis
G1022-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | Elio de Angelis | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Ayrton Senna | 4 | 15 | - | ||
| 2 | Autódromo do Estoril | Ayrton Senna | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Elio de Angelis | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | Elio de Angelis | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Ayrton Senna | 1 | 7 | - | ||
| 4 | Circuit de Monaco | Elio de Angelis | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| Ayrton Senna | 1 | 16 | - | ||
| 5 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Elio de Angelis | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Ayrton Senna | 2 | 16 | - | ||
| 6 | Detroit Street Circuit | Elio de Angelis | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Ayrton Senna | 1 | 13 | - | ||
| 7 | Circuit Paul Ricard | Elio de Angelis | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Ayrton Senna | 2 | 18 | - | ||
| 8 | Silverstone Circuit | Ayrton Senna | 4 | 10 | - |
| Elio de Angelis | 8 | 16 | - | ||
| 9 | Nürburgring | Elio de Angelis | 7 | 14 | - |
| Ayrton Senna | 5 | 17 | - | ||
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | Ayrton Senna | 14 | 2 | 6 |
| Elio de Angelis | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 11 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | Ayrton Senna | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Elio de Angelis | 11 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 12 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Ayrton Senna | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Elio de Angelis | 6 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Ayrton Senna | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Elio de Angelis | 9 | 19 | - | ||
| 14 | Brands Hatch | Ayrton Senna | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Elio de Angelis | 9 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 15 | Kyalami | Elio de Angelis | 6 | 8 | - |
| Ayrton Senna | 4 | 12 | - | ||
| 16 | Adelaide Street Circuit | Ayrton Senna | 1 | 9 | - |
| Elio de Angelis | 10 | 22 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Team Lotus 1985 season FAQ
Where did Team Lotus finish in the 1985 F1 constructors' standings?
Team Lotus finished P4 in the 1985 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for Team Lotus in 1985?
Ayrton Senna and Elio de Angelis drove for Team Lotus in the recorded 1985 results.
How many races did Team Lotus win in 1985?
Team Lotus won 3 races in 1985, with 9 podiums and 71 points.
Related Pages
Team Lotus Profile
Full team history and profile
1985 Season Overview
Complete 1985 F1 season recap
Ayrton Senna Profile
Ayrton Senna's career profile and season breakdown
Elio de Angelis Profile
Elio de Angelis's career profile and season breakdown
Portuguese Grand Prix 1985
Best team finish: P1
San Marino Grand Prix 1985
Best team finish: P1