Belgian Grand Prix 1985 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna delivered another virtuoso wet-weather performance at Spa-Francorchamps, dominating in mixed conditions to claim his second victory of the season and reinforce his reputation as the rain master. The Brazilian's ability to find grip where others saw only danger proved decisive as changeable Belgian weather created treacherous conditions through the Ardennes forest. Senna's Lotus-Renault danced through Eau Rouge and the sweeping Blanchimont in conditions that left rivals struggling for traction.

Nigel Mansell secured his best result of the season with second place for Williams, demonstrating the team's improving form with their Honda partnership. The British driver showed the fighting spirit that would define his career, though he could do nothing to match Senna's pace in the wet. New champion Prost finished third, content to secure points without taking risks as he savored his title triumph. The victory confirmed what Estoril had suggested - that Senna possessed a supernatural ability to extract performance in wet conditions that placed him in a class of his own among Formula 1's elite.