Detroit Grand Prix

Round 8 · Detroit Street Circuit, Detroit, USA

1984-06-24

Winner: Nelson Piquet (Brabham)

Nelson Piquet

Brabham

Elio de Angelis

Team Lotus · +32.638

Teo Fabi

Brabham · +1:26.528

Who won the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix?

The 1984 Detroit Grand Prix was won by Nelson Piquet driving for Brabham, starting from pole position. Elio de Angelis finished second, +32.638 behind, with Teo Fabi completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 21 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 8 of the 1984 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Detroit Street Circuit in Detroit, USA. Teo Fabi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 20 positions from P23 to finish P3.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	1	—	1:55:41.842	Finished	9
2	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	5	▲3	+32.638	Finished	6
3	Teo Fabi	Brabham	23	▲20	+1:26.528	Finished	4
4	Alain Prost	McLaren	2	▼2	+1:55.258	Finished	3
5	Jacques Laffite	Williams	19	▲14	—	+1 Lap	2
D	Martin Brundle	Tyrrell	11	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	Michele Alboreto	Ferrari	4	—	—	Engine	0
R	Keke Rosberg	Williams	21	—	—	Turbo	0
R	Derek Warwick	Renault	6	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Stefan Bellof	Tyrrell	16	—	—	Accident	0
R	Patrick Tambay	Renault	9	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Philippe Alliot	RAM	20	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Niki Lauda	McLaren	10	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Team Lotus	3	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Thierry Boutsen	Arrows	13	—	—	Engine	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Ligier	12	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Johnny Cecotto	Toleman	17	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Eddie Cheever	Alfa Romeo	8	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ayrton Senna	Toleman	7	—	—	Accident	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Alfa Romeo	25	—	—	Spun off	0
R	François Hesnault	Ligier	18	—	—	Accident	0
R	Piercarlo Ghinzani	Osella	26	—	—	Accident	0
R	René Arnoux	Ferrari	15	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jonathan Palmer	RAM	24	—	—	Tyre	0
R	Manfred Winkelhock	ATS	14	—	—	Engine	0
R	Marc Surer	Arrows	22	—	—	Accident	0

1984 Detroit Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix?+

Nelson Piquet (Brabham) won the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix on 1984-06-24 at Detroit Street Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix?+

P1: Nelson Piquet (Brabham). P2: Elio de Angelis (Team Lotus), +32.638 behind. P3: Teo Fabi (Brabham), +1:26.528 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix?+

Nelson Piquet took pole position for the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix?+

Brabham won the 1984 Detroit Grand Prix with Nelson Piquet taking victory.