Belgian Grand Prix 1986 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nigel Mansell claimed a dominant victory at Spa-Francorchamps, unleashing the Williams FW11's full potential on the fast Ardennes circuit to secure his first win of the 1986 season. The British driver controlled the race from pole position, demonstrating the crushing superiority of the Williams-Honda package when reliability cooperated. Mansell's victory at Spa showcased his bravery through Eau Rouge and ability to extract maximum performance from the turbocharged Honda V6, which produced devastating power through Spa's long straights and fast corners.

Senna finished second for Lotus, unable to match Williams's pace but driving a calculated race to maximize points. Stefan Johansson secured third for Ferrari, highlighting the Scuderia's struggles to compete with Williams-Honda's technical advantage. Piquet's retirement from a competitive position meant Mansell gained ground in the intra-team battle, though neither Williams driver had established clear dominance. The victory energized Mansell's championship challenge and demonstrated that when the FW11 finished, it was virtually unbeatable on power circuits where horsepower trumped handling.