Belgium 1986
Round 5 • May 25, 1986
Circuit
Spa-Francorchamps
In the heart of the Ardennes forest, the 1986 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps morphs into a strategic battleground where tire choices and pit stops play a crucial role. The legendary track, known for its unpredictable weather, sees drivers battling not just each other but the elements as rain threatens to upend the race at any moment. With championship contenders pushing the limits and the potential for rain-induced chaos looming, this race becomes a real test of nerve and strategy.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Mansell | 1:27:57.925 | 9 |
| 2 | Ayrton Senna | +19.827 | 6 |
| 3 | Stefan Johansson | +26.592 | 4 |
| 4 | Michele Alboreto | +29.634 | 3 |
| 5 | Jacques Laffite | +1:10.690 | 2 |
| 6 | Alain Prost | +2:17.772 | 1 |
| 7 | Teo Fabi | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Riccardo Patrese | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Marc Surer | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Gerhard Berger | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Alan Jones | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 12 | Philippe Streiff | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 2 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 3 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 4 | Ayrton Senna | - | - | - |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 6 | Teo Fabi | - | - | - |
| 7 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 9 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 10 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 11 | Stefan Johansson | - | - | - |
| 12 | Martin Brundle | - | - | - |
| 13 | Johnny Dumfries | - | - | - |
| 14 | Thierry Boutsen | - | - | - |
| 15 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 16 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 18 | Philippe Streiff | - | - | - |
| 19 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jonathan Palmer | - | - | - |