1986 · Round 8 / 16Completed
1986 French Grand Prix
Circuit Paul Ricard · Le Castellet, France
Winner
Nigel Mansell
Williams · 1:37:19.272
Nigel Mansell won the 1986 French Grand Prix for Williams, finishing 17.128 seconds ahead of Alain Prost (McLaren), with Nelson Piquet (Williams) completing the podium. Ayrton Senna had taken pole position.
It was round 8 of 16 of the 1986 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France on 6 July 1986.
After round 8, Alain Prost led the 1986 drivers' championship on 39 points, 1 ahead of Nigel Mansell. Williams led the constructors' standings on 61 points.
1986 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1986 French Grand Prix?
The 1986 French Grand Prix took place on 6 July 1986. It was round 8 of 16 of the 1986 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1986 French Grand Prix held?
The 1986 French Grand Prix was held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France.
Who won the 1986 French Grand Prix?
Nigel Mansell won the 1986 French Grand Prix for Williams, ahead of and .