Overview
- At Estoril in April 1985, Ayrton Senna converted his first pole in the Lotus 97T into a lights-to-flag victory in torrential rain.
- The race ended under the two-hour limit after 67 of 70 laps as conditions worsened.
- He finished 62.978 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Michele Alboreto, the only other driver on the lead lap.
- Only 10 of 26 starters reached the chequered flag, with notable retirements including Keke Rosberg, Niki Lauda, and Martin Brundle.
- Anniversary coverage frames the drive as his breakout, preceding 40 more Grand Prix wins and three world titles.