16 June in Ferrari history: Alboreto leads a Canadian Grand Prix one-two
June 16 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Ferrari Grands Prix held on June 16
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On 16 June 1985, Michele Alboreto led Stefan Johansson home in a Ferrari one-two at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Montreal result put both Scuderia drivers ahead of the opposition and moved the Italian into the championship lead.
Ferrari converts the second row into first and second
The Ferraris had qualified third and fourth, with Michele Alboreto narrowly ahead of his teammate. Both therefore began behind the front row but turned their starting positions into the strongest possible race result for the team.
After 70 laps, Michele Alboreto crossed the line 1.957 seconds ahead of Stefan Johansson. Alain Prost finished third for McLaren, completing the podium behind the two Ferraris.
The narrow gap between the winning cars contrasts with the size of the achievement: Ferrari had secured both leading positions in a race central to its championship challenge.
An important result for both Ferrari drivers
For Michele Alboreto, Canada brought a victory and the lead of the drivers’ standings. For Stefan Johansson, second place was his first Formula 1 podium, making the afternoon an individual milestone as well as a team success.
The result captures a strong moment in Ferrari’s 1985 season, with its leading championship contender supported by a teammate finishing immediately behind him.
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