France 1986
Round 8 • July 6, 1986
Circuit
Paul Ricard
The sun-drenched Paul Ricard circuit sets the stage for a thrilling duel as the 1986 championship contenders clash in a high-stakes battle for supremacy. With turbocharged beasts roaring along the Mistral Straight, strategic gambits and daring overtakes turn this French Grand Prix into a gripping spectacle. As tire strategies unravel and mechanical gremlins loom, the race promises unexpected twists that could redefine the championship narrative.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Mansell | 1:37:19.272 | 9 |
| 2 | Alain Prost | +17.128 | 6 |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | +37.545 | 4 |
| 4 | Keke Rosberg | +48.703 | 3 |
| 5 | Rene Arnoux | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Jacques Laffite | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Riccardo Patrese | +2 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Michele Alboreto | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Derek Warwick | +3 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Martin Brundle | +3 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Christian Danner | +4 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | - | - | - |
| 2 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 4 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 5 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 6 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 7 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 8 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 9 | Teo Fabi | - | - | - |
| 10 | Stefan Johansson | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 12 | Johnny Dumfries | - | - | - |
| 13 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 14 | Derek Warwick | - | - | - |
| 15 | Martin Brundle | - | - | - |
| 16 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 17 | Philippe Streiff | - | - | - |
| 18 | Christian Danner | - | - | - |
| 19 | Alessandro Nannini | - | - | - |
| 20 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |