Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Alain Prost won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 9.873 seconds ahead of Gerhard Berger (Ferrari), with Nelson Piquet (Team Lotus) completing the podium. Ayrton Senna had taken pole position.
It was round 1 of 16 of the 1988 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 3 April 1988.
After round 1, Alain Prost led the 1988 drivers' championship on 9 points, 3 ahead of Gerhard Berger. McLaren led the constructors' standings on 9 points.
The 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix took place on 3 April 1988. It was round 1 of 16 of the 1988 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Alain Prost won the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ayrton Senna (McLaren) started from pole position.
Alain Prost won the 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet for McLaren.
| 9 |
| 2 | +9.873 | 6 |
| 3 | +1:08.591 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:13.348 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:14.556 | 2 |
| 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +3 Laps | – |
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