South African Grand Prix

Round 2 · Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

1984-04-07

Winner: Niki Lauda (McLaren)

P1
Niki Lauda
McLaren
P2
Alain Prost
McLaren · +1:05.950
P3
Derek Warwick
Renault

Who won the 1984 South African Grand Prix?

The 1984 South African Grand Prix was won by Niki Lauda driving for McLaren, starting from 8th on the grid. Alain Prost finished second, +1:05.950 behind, with Derek Warwick completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 16 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 2 of the 1984 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa. Riccardo Patrese was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P18 to finish P4.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Niki Lauda9
2Alain Prost6
3Derek Warwick4
4Riccardo Patrese3
5Andrea de Cesaris2
6Ayrton Senna1
7Elio de Angelis0
8Mauro Baldi0
9Marc Surer0
10François Hesnault0
11Michele Alboreto0
12Thierry Boutsen0
DMartin Brundle0
RPatrick Tambay0
DStefan Bellof0
RJacques Laffite0
RManfred Winkelhock0
RKeke Rosberg0
RNigel Mansell0
RRené Arnoux0
RNelson Piquet0
RJohnny Cecotto0
RPhilippe Alliot0
RJonathan Palmer0
RTeo Fabi0
REddie Cheever0
WPiercarlo Ghinzani0

1984 South African Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1984 South African Grand Prix?+
Niki Lauda (McLaren) won the 1984 South African Grand Prix on 1984-04-07 at Kyalami.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1984 South African Grand Prix?+
P1: Niki Lauda (McLaren). P2: Alain Prost (McLaren), +1:05.950 behind. P3: Derek Warwick (Renault).
Who was on pole position for the 1984 South African Grand Prix?+
Nelson Piquet took pole position for the 1984 South African Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1984 South African Grand Prix?+
McLaren won the 1984 South African Grand Prix with Niki Lauda taking victory.