The Grand Prix was run in the streets of the city.

As the track was very slippery the cars initially used wet weather tires.

[1] John Nielsen won the 58 lap race with a 21-second lead over Ivan Capelli.

While the event was praised by press and public, the plans for Formula One race ended as the track would have needed substantial improvements to meet the FIA requirements to host Formula One event.

A second Curaçao Grand Prix was scheduled as part of the 1986 International Formula 3000 Championship, but it was eventually dropped from the calendar.