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McLaren Racing 1985 statistics and results
| Driver | Points | Races | Wins | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Watson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Niki Lauda | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Alain Prost | 76 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
1985 statistics
1st
Position
6/16
Wins
2/16
Pole positions
12
Podiums
6
Wins
37.5%
Win percentage
1
Wins from pole
3
Longest win streak
2
Pole positions
12
Podiums
68.75%
Podium percentage
7
Longest podium streak
1st/7th
High/low result
2.63
Average result
1st/21st
High/low qualifying result
7.61
Average qualifying result
14
DNF
1
DNS
6
Fastest laps
1556
Race laps
90
Points
1st
Position
1st/3rd
High/low position
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1985 standings progression
1985 results
| Race | Result | Grid | Qualifying | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazilian Grand Prix Apr 7, 1985 |
1st
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
6th - PRO 9th - LAU |
6th
- PRO 9th - LAU |
9 |
| 2 |
Portuguese Grand Prix Apr 21, 1985 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Prost
|
7th - LAU 2nd - PRO |
2nd
- PRO 7th - LAU |
0 |
| 3 |
San Marino Grand Prix May 5, 1985 |
4th
Lauda
DSQ
Prost
|
8th - LAU 6th - PRO |
6th
- PRO 8th - LAU |
3 |
| 4 |
Monaco Grand Prix May 19, 1985 |
1st
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
5th - PRO 14th - LAU |
5th
- PRO 14th - LAU |
9 |
| 5 |
Canadian Grand Prix Jun 16, 1985 |
3rd
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
5th - PRO 17th - LAU |
5th
- PRO 17th - LAU |
4 |
| 6 |
Detroit Grand Prix Jun 23, 1985 |
DNF
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
4th - PRO 12th - LAU |
4th
- PRO 12th - LAU |
0 |
| 7 |
French Grand Prix Jul 7, 1985 |
3rd
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
4th - PRO 6th - LAU |
4th
- PRO 6th - LAU |
4 |
| 8 |
British Grand Prix Jul 21, 1985 |
1st
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
3rd - PRO 10th - LAU |
3rd
- PRO 10th - LAU |
9 |
| 9 |
German Grand Prix Aug 4, 1985 |
2nd
Prost
5th
Lauda
|
3rd - PRO 12th - LAU |
3rd
- PRO 12th - LAU |
8 |
| 10 |
Austrian Grand Prix Aug 18, 1985 |
1st
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
1st - PRO 3rd - LAU |
1st
- PRO 3rd - LAU |
9 |
| 11 |
Dutch Grand Prix Aug 25, 1985 |
1st
Lauda
2nd
Prost
|
10th - LAU 3rd - PRO |
3rd
- PRO 10th - LAU |
15 |
| 12 |
Italian Grand Prix Sep 8, 1985 |
1st
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
5th - PRO 16th - LAU |
5th
- PRO 16th - LAU |
9 |
| 13 |
Belgian Grand Prix Sep 15, 1985 |
3rd
Prost
DNS
Lauda
|
1st - PRO - LAU |
1st
- PRO |
4 |
| 14 |
European Grand Prix Oct 6, 1985 |
4th
Prost
7th
Watson
|
6th - PRO 21st - WAT |
6th
- PRO 21st - WAT |
3 |
| 15 |
South African Grand Prix Oct 19, 1985 |
3rd
Prost
DNF
Lauda
|
9th - PRO 8th - LAU |
8th
- LAU 9th - PRO |
4 |
| 16 |
Australian Grand Prix Nov 3, 1985 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Prost
|
16th - LAU 4th - PRO |
4th
- PRO 16th - LAU |
0 |
McLaren Racing - 1985 season overview
McLaren competed in the 1985 Formula 1 season, participating in 16 Grands Prix with John Watson, Niki Lauda and Alain Prost representing the team. Throughout the season, the team achieved notable results and demonstrated strong potential in various races.
Season highlights
Some of the key moments and achievements from McLaren's 1985 season include:
- Race wins: 6
- Podium finishes: 12
- Pole positions: 2
- Fastest laps: 6
- Constructor standings: 1st (Champion)
- Points scored: 90
For a full overview of their statistics, check out McLaren's lifetime stats.
McLaren 1985 driver comparison
In comparing the performances of John Watson, Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, McLaren benefited from strong contributions across the board:
- John Watson - Race Wins: 0
- John Watson - Podium Finishes: 0
- Niki Lauda - Race Wins: 1
- Niki Lauda - Podium Finishes: 1
- Alain Prost - Race Wins: 5
- Alain Prost - Podium Finishes: 11
The drivers played a significant role in securing podium finishes and contributing to the team's points tally.
McLaren Racing in previous seasons
McLaren has been making its mark in Formula 1. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below:
- McLaren's 2025 statistics
- McLaren entered the sport in 1966
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