1986 Austrian Grand Prix

The 1986 Austrian Grand Prix, otherwise known as the XXIV Holiday Großer Preis von Österreich, was the twelfth round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Österreichring in Spielberg, Austria, on the 17 August 1986.'Austrian GP, 1986', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2015), http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr432.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019) The race would see Alain Prost secure victory to launch himself back into title contention, after a shock result in qualifying.
Indeed, there would be Teo Fabi who claimed pole position for , with teammate Gerhard Berger completing the front row. Riccardo Patrese also caused a stir by claiming fourth for , behind Keke Rosberg, while Prost was best of the title contenders in fifth.
The home fans were further appeased at the start of the race, for Berger would sprint ahead of teammate Fabi to claim the lead. Prost and Championship Nigel Mansell also made strong starts to claim third and fourth, while Patrese dropped out of the top ten.
The Benettons duly pulled clear at the head of the field, leaving Prost and Mansell to lead the rest of the field. Ayrton Senna, meanwhile, would not last long before his picked up an electrical issue, while Fabi tried to elbow his way past Berger for the lead.
Fabi's race was to end soon after his attack, however, with an engine failure leaving Berger on his own out front. Prost, meanwhile, would opt to make an early stop for fresh tyres, with Mansell duly inheriting second as the Frenchman rejoined in fifth.
Unfortunately for the home fans Berger's hopes of victory were ruined at his pitstop, with an electrical glitch costing him almost two laps. Prost subsequently claimed the lead when Mansell and Rosberg pitted, while the two s filtered through to second and third as others hit trouble.
Indeed, with Mansell and Nelson Piquet both retiring the race was effectively over, with Prost claiming victory a lap ahead Michele Alboreto. Stefan Johansson was a further lap behind in third, with Alan Jones and Patrick Tambay securing 's first points finish. Christian Danner claimed the final point in sixth, denying the recovering Berger as the Austrian set fastest lap.
That victory put Prost back into title contention, moving into second and just two points behind Championship lead Mansell. , meanwhile, would retain the lead in the Constructors' Championship, with their advantage over still 30 points.
==Background==
A win for Nelson Piquet in Hungary had made the title fight even more confusing, with the Brazilian having leapt ahead of Alain Prost. Indeed, Piquet had ended the Hungarian weekend just seven behind Championship leading teammate Nigel Mansell, and just a point behind Ayrton Senna in second. Prost, meanwhile, had slipped eleven off the lead after his issues, with four drivers now in the fight for the crown.
In the Constructors' Championship, in contrast, it now seemed a matter of when, not if, would take the crown, with the Anglo-Japanese effort smashing through the 100 point barrier in Hungary. Indeed, their tally of 102 left them some 39 points clear of second placed , and 52 ahead of in third. Indeed the squad from Ethel were instead focusing on overhauling the Anglo-Germans in second rather than bidding for the crown, with just 75 points left to fight for.
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Alain Prost 	Marlboro McLaren International 	 	MP4/2C 	 	TTE PO1 1.5 V6t 	
2 	Keke Rosberg 	Marlboro McLaren International 	 	MP4/2C 	 	TTE PO1 1.5 V6t 	
3 	Martin Brundle 	Data General Team Tyrrell 	 	015 	 	EF15 1.5 V6t 	
4 	Philippe Alliot 	Data General Team Tyrrell 	 	015 	 	EF15 1.5 V6t 	
5 	Nigel Mansell 	Canon Williams Honda Team 	 	FW11 	 	RA166E 1.5 V6t 	
6 	Nelson Piquet 	Canon Williams Honda Team 	 	FW11 	 	RA166E 1.5 V6t 	
7 	Riccardo Patrese 	Motor Racing Developments Ltd. 	 	BT55 	 	M12/13/1 1.5 L4t 	
8 	Derek Warwick 	Motor Racing Developments Ltd. 	 	BT55 	 	M12/13/1 1.5 L4t 	
11 	Johnny Dumfries 	John Player Special Team Lotus 	 	98T 	 	EF15B 1.5 V6t 	
12 	Ayrton Senna 	John Player Special Team Lotus 	 	98T 	 	EF15B 1.5 V6t 	
14 	Jonathan Palmer 	West Zakspeed Racing 	 	861 	 	1500/4 1.5 L4t 	
15 	Alan Jones 	Team Haas (USA) Ltd. 	 	THL2 	 	GBA 1.5 V6t 	
16 	Patrick Tambay 	Team Haas (USA) Ltd. 	 	THL2 	 	GBA 1.5 V6t 	
17 	Christian Danner 	Barclay Arrows BMW 	 	A9 	 	M12/13 1.5 L4t 	
18 	Thierry Boutsen 	Barclay Arrows BMW 	 	A8 	 	M12/13 1.5 L4t 	
19 	Teo Fabi 	Benetton Formula 	 	B186 	 	M12/13 1.5 L4t 	
20 	Gerhard Berger 	Benetton Formula 	 	B186 	 	M12/13 1.5 L4t 	
21 	Piercarlo Ghinzani 	Osella Squadra Corse 	 	FA1G 	 	890T 1.5 V8t 	
22 	Allen Berg 	Osella Squadra Corse 	 	FA1F 	 	890T 1.5 V8t 	
23 	Andrea de Cesaris 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M186 	 	615-90 1.5 V6t 	
24 	Alessandro Nannini 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M185B 	 	615-90 1.5 V6t 	
25 	René Arnoux 	Equipe Ligier 	 	JS27 	 	EF15 1.5 V6t 	
26 	Philippe Alliot 	Equipe Ligier 	 	JS27 	 	EF15 1.5 V6t 	
27 	Michele Alboreto 	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC 	 	F1/86 	 	032 1.5 V6t 	
28 	Stefan Johansson 	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC 	 	F1/86 	 	032 1.5 V6t 	
29 	Huub Rothengatter 	West Zakspeed Racing 	 	861 	 	1500/4 1.5 L4t 	
Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/engages.aspx, (Accessed 29/03/2019)
==Practice Overview==
==Qualifying==
===Friday Qualifying===
===Saturday Qualifying===
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Time 	Time 	Gap
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Q1 	Q2 	Gap
1 	19 	Teo Fabi 	 	1:26.421 	1:23.549 	—
2 	20 	Gerhard Berger 	 	1:25.638 	1:23.743 	+0.194s
3 	2 	Keke Rosberg 	 	1:23.956 	1:23.903 	+0.354s
4 	7 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	1:26.648 	1:24.044 	+0.495s
5 	1 	Alain Prost 	 	1:24.346 	1:25.285 	+0.797s
6 	5 	Nigel Mansell 	 	1:25.515 	1:24.635 	+1.086s
7 	6 	Nelson Piquet 	 	1:25.090 	1:24.697 	+1.148s
8 	12 	Ayrton Senna 	 	1:26.650 	1:25.249 	+1.700s
9 	27 	Michele Alboreto 	 	1:26.152 	1:25.561 	+2.012s
10 	8 	Derek Warwick 	 	1:26.892 	1:25.726 	+2.177s
11 	26 	Philippe Alliot 	 	1:26.999 	1:25.917 	+2.368s
12 	25 	René Arnoux 	 	1:26.797 	1:26.312 	+2.763s
13 	16 	Patrick Tambay 	 	1:27.628 	1:26.489 	+2.940s
14 	28 	Stefan Johansson 	 	1:27.263 	1:26.646 	+3.097s
15 	11 	Johnny Dumfries 	 	1:27.212 	1:27.833 	+3.663s
16 	15 	Alan Jones 	 	1:27.420 	1:27.476 	+3.871s
17 	3 	Martin Brundle 	 	1:28.572 	1:28.018 	+4.469s
18 	18 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	1:29.155 	1:28.598 	+5.049s
19 	24 	Alessandro Nannini 	 	1:31.974 	1:28.645 	+5.096s
20 	4 	Philippe Streiff 	 	1:31.455 	1:28.951 	+5.402s
21 	14 	Jonathan Palmer 	 	1:29.073 	1:29.583 	+5.524s
22 	17 	Christian Danner 	 	1:29.430 	1:40.236 	+5.881s
23 	23 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	1:33.263 	1:29.615 	+6.066s
24 	29 	Huub Rothengatter 	 	2:21.202 	1:32.512 	+8.963s
25 	21 	Piercarlo Ghinzani 	 	1:35.070 	1:33.988 	
26 	22 	Allen Berg 	 	1:38.731 	1:36.150 	+12.601s
Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'24. Grosser Preis Von Oesterreich 1986 - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1986/races/509/austria/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 30/03/2019)'Austria 1986: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car to set their best time in that session.
*Bold indicates a driver's best/qualifying time.
===Grid===
** Warwick was unable to start the race as his teammate Patrese used his car for the race.
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	1 	Alain Prost 	 	52 	1:21:22.531 	5 	9
2 	27 	Michele Alboreto 	 	51 	+1 Lap 	9 	6
3 	28 	Stefan Johansson 	 	50 	+2 Laps 	14 	4
4 	15 	Alan Jones 	 	50 	+2 Laps 	16 	3
5 	16 	Patrick Tambay 	 	50 	+2 Laps 	13 	2
6 	17 	Christian Danner 	 	49 	+3 Laps 	22 	1
7 	20 	Gerhard Berger 	 	49 	+3 Laps 	2 	
8 	29 	Huub Rothengatter 	 	48 	+4 Laps 	24 	
9* 	2 	Keke Rosberg 	 	47 	Electrical 	3 	
10 	25 	René Arnoux 	 	47 	+5 Laps 	12 	
11 	21 	Piercarlo Ghinzani 	 	46 	+6 Laps 	25 	
Ret 	5 	Nigel Mansell 	 	32 	Halfshaft 	6 	
Ret 	6 	Nelson Piquet 	 	29 	Engine 	7 	
Ret 	18 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	25 	Turbo 	18 	
Ret 	19 	Teo Fabi 	 	17 	Engine 	1 	
Ret 	26 	Philippe Alliot 	 	16 	Engine 	11 	
Ret 	24 	Alessandro Nannini 	 	13 	Suspension 	19 	
Ret 	23 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	13 	Clutch 	23 	
Ret 	12 	Ayrton Senna 	 	13 	Engine 	8 	
Ret 	3 	Martin Brundle 	 	12 	Turbo 	17 	
Ret 	4 	Philippe Streiff 	 	10 	Egine 	20 	
Ret 	11 	Johnny Dumfries 	 	9 	Engine 	15 	
Ret 	14 	Jonathan Palmer 	 	8 	Engine 	21 	
Ret 	22 	Allen Berg 	 	6 	Electrical 	26 	
Ret 	7T 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	2 	Engine 	4 	
DNS† 	8 	Derek Warwick 	 	 	 	 	
Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)	Source:'Austria 1986: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche/classement.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
** Rosberg was still classified despite retiring as he had completed 90% of the race distance.
*† Warwick was unable to start the race as Patrese used his car.
==Milestones==
* Maiden pole position for as a constructor.'12. Austria 1986', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1986/autriche.aspx, (Accessed 30/03/2019)
** Also Teo Fabi's second pole start.
* 24th victory for Alain Prost.
* secured their 51st win as a constructor.
** earned their 21st win as an engine supplier.
* Maiden points finish for as a constructor.'1986 Austrian GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2015), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=1986&gp=Austrian%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 30/03/2019)
* Christian Danner secured his first points finish.
==Standings==
Nigel Mansell would hold onto his Championship lead in Austria in spite of the fact that he failed score, although his advantage had been drastically cut. Indeed, Alain Prost's victory ensured that the defending Champion leapt back into second ahead of Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna, and was just two points behind the Brit. Piquet and Senna, meanwhile, had not lost any ground in third and fourth, meaning just eight points covered the top four.
In contrast there had been little change atop the Constructors Championship, with still holding a healthy 30 point lead. Indeed, had only managed to chip nine points out of their advantage after Prost's win, with four races left to try and overhaul the Anglo-Japanese squad's 102 point tally. Behind, had lost ground in third, while had almost doubled their points in one afternoon, moving within two of fourth placed .
 
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Nigel Mansell 	55 	
2 	Alain Prost 	53 	2
3 	Ayrton Senna 	48 	1
4 	Nelson Piquet 	47 	1
5 	Keke Rosberg 	19 	
6 	Jacques Laffite 	14 	
7 	Stefan Johansson 	14 	1
8 	René Arnoux 	14 	1
9 	Michele Alboreto 	12 	1
10 	Gerhard Berger 	6 	1
11 	Martin Brundle 	5 	
12 	Alan Jones 	3 	11
13 	Johnny Dumfries 	2 	1
14 	Patrick Tambay 	2 	4
15 	Teo Fabi 	2 	2
16 	Riccardo Patrese 	2 	2
17 	Philippe Streiff 	1 	2
18 	Christian Danner 	1 	7
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	102 	
2 	 	72 	
3 	 	50 	
4 	 	28 	
5 	 	26 	
6 	 	8 	
7 	 	6 	
8 	 	5 	2
9 	 	2 	1
10 	 	1 	1
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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