South Africa 1985
Round 15 • October 19, 1985
Circuit
Kyalami
With the championship tensions at their peak, the 1985 South Africa Grand Prix at Kyalami becomes the ultimate test of endurance and strategy. A serpentine battle unfolds on this high-altitude circuit, as drivers grapple with unpredictable weather, turning the race into an electrifying spectacle of skill and survival. The stakes couldn't be higher, as every twist and turn brings the title contenders closer to a dramatic conclusion.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Mansell | 1:28:22.866 | 9 |
| 2 | Keke Rosberg | +7.572 | 6 |
| 3 | Alain Prost | +1 lap | 4 |
| 4 | Stefan Johansson | +1 lap | 3 |
| 5 | Gerhard Berger | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Thierry Boutsen | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Martin Brundle | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 3 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 4 | Ayrton Senna | - | - | - |
| 5 | Marc Surer | - | - | - |
| 6 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 7 | Teo Fabi | - | - | - |
| 8 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 9 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 10 | Thierry Boutsen | - | - | - |
| 11 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 12 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 13 | Piercarlo Ghinzani | - | - | - |
| 14 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 15 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 16 | Stefan Johansson | - | - | - |
| 17 | Martin Brundle | - | - | - |
| 18 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 19 | Philippe Streiff | - | - | - |
| 20 | Pierluigi Martini | - | - | - |