Austrian Grand Prix 1985 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost delivered a commanding victory at the Österreichring, reasserting his championship dominance with a calculated performance in the Austrian mountains. The Frenchman controlled the race from the front, managing his McLaren's fuel consumption while maintaining pace on the fast, flowing circuit. Prost's fourth victory of the season extended his championship lead over Alboreto and demonstrated his ability to win on circuits favoring different characteristics.

Ayrton Senna finished second for Lotus, showing the pace and racecraft that marked him as a future champion. The young Brazilian pushed Prost throughout the race, demonstrating his improving ability to combine speed with consistency over race distances. Alboreto's third place kept him in mathematical championship contention but highlighted Ferrari's struggles to match McLaren's reliability and fuel efficiency. The race reinforced Prost's championship credentials and showcased the tactical brilliance that would become his trademark throughout a legendary career.