Belgian Grand Prix 1988

Race Result

28 August 1988 - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Race Summary

The 1988 Belgian Grand Prix was the eleventh round of the 1988 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The event was held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium on August 28, 1988.

The race was won by Ayrton Senna of McLaren, with Alain Prost of McLaren and Gerhard Berger of Ferrari finishing second and third, respectively.

The race was notable for the retirement of Nigel Mansell, who was leading the race at the time but suffered a tire failure.

The full race result is as follows:

1. Ayrton Senna - McLaren 2. Alain Prost - McLaren 3. Gerhard Berger - Ferrari 4. Thierry Boutsen - Williams 5. Alessandro Nannini - Benetton 6. Nelson Piquet - Lotus 7. Derek Warwick - Arrows 8. Michele Alboreto - Ferrari 9. Ivan Capelli - March 10. Pierluigi Martini - Minardi

The 1988 Belgian Grand Prix was a thrilling race that saw several lead changes and a dramatic finish. Senna's victory was his second of the season and helped him to close the gap in the championship standings to Prost.