1986 FIA Formula One World Championship

Drivers' champion
Alain Prost
Team
McLaren
Points
72
Runner-up
Nigel Mansell — 70
Margin
2
Constructors' champion
Williams
Rounds
16
Engine formula
3.0 L naturally aspirated / 1.5 L turbocharged
Tyres
Goodyear, Pirelli

Mansell's tyre exploded at Adelaide with the title in his hands; Prost became the first back-to-back champion since Brabham in 1960.

Races

Championship standings after round 16