| 6th (scored 18 points) in the European Formula 2 Championship in an Onyx March 842-BMW. Mike Thackwell became the champion in his Ralt RH6/84-Honda, scoring 69 points. Pirro scored in the following events: |
| April 1 |
Daily Express International Trophy, Silverstone |
6th |
1 point |
| April 8 |
Jim Clark-Rennen, Hockenheim |
4th |
3 points |
| April 23 |
P&O Ferries Jochen Rindt Trophy, Thruxton |
4th |
3 points |
| May 19 |
Trofeo Banca Toscana, Mugello |
4th |
3 points |
| July 29 |
Gran Premio del Mediterraneo, Enna-Pergusa |
6th |
1 point |
| August 27 |
Derby Evening Telegraph Trophy, Donington Park |
2nd |
6 points |
| September 23 |
Daily Mail Trophy, Brants Hatch |
6th |
1 point |
Furthermore, Pirro did start at the Macao Formula 3 Grand Prix for the Marlboro Theodore Racing Team. |
