Monaco Grand Prix 1985 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost produced a clinical demonstration of Monaco mastery, controlling the race from pole position to claim his second victory of the season on Formula 1's most prestigious street circuit. The Frenchman's victory showcased the precision and concentration required to navigate the narrow Principality streets at qualifying pace for two hours, as he managed his McLaren's fuel consumption while maintaining a gap to Ferrari's Michele Alboreto. Prost's smooth inputs and tire management proved decisive in the high-downforce, low-grip conditions.

The race saw Senna suffer a disappointing retirement from a competitive position, reminding the young Brazilian that Monaco requires patience as much as speed. Alboreto's second place kept Ferrari in championship contention and demonstrated the 156/85's competitiveness on circuits where chassis balance outweighed raw power. De Angelis completed the podium for Lotus, marking the team's third consecutive top-three finish and confirming their resurgence. Prost's victory extended his championship lead and reinforced his reputation as Formula 1's most complete driver, combining qualifying speed with race management in a package that few rivals could match.