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Thierry Boutsen Wins Rain-Soaked 1989 Australian Grand Prix as Prost Retires and Senna Collides with Brundle

Thierry Boutsen Wins Rain-Soaked 1989 Australian Grand Prix as Prost Retires and Senna Collides with Brundle
Championships & Races · 17:12:34 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

On November 5, 1989, Thierry Boutsen claimed victory at the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide, a race heavily affected by torrential rain and flooding. Driving a Williams FW12C powered by Renault, Boutsen navigated the treacherous conditions to take the win. The event also saw Alain Prost withdraw from the race, while Ayrton Senna was involved in a collision with Martin Brundle.

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