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1984 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1984

August 5, 1984

Alain Prost won the 1984 German Grand Prix from pole, giving McLaren a second 1-2 finish of the season at Hockenheim.

Quick Facts

Year
1984
Category
general

Key Facts

Race winner
Alain Prost (McLaren-TAG)
Runner-up
Niki Lauda (McLaren-TAG)
Third place
Derek Warwick (Renault)
Race length
44 laps
Championship round
11th race of 1984 season

Location

Map of Hockenheim, West GermanyMap of Hockenheim, West GermanyHockenheim, West Germany

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

The 1984 Formula One World Championship brought McLaren-TAG to Hockenheim as the dominant constructor of the season. Alain Prost secured pole position, setting up ideal conditions for a strong McLaren result at the eleventh round of the championship.

Event

On 5 August 1984, Alain Prost won the 44-lap German Grand Prix at Hockenheim driving a McLaren-TAG, also claiming pole position and fastest lap. Teammate Niki Lauda finished second, with Derek Warwick third for Renault.

Consequence

McLaren's second 1-2 finish of the 1984 season further cemented the team's dominance in the championship. Prost accumulated vital points in his title battle with Lauda, while Renault and Ferrari took the remaining points-scoring positions.

Result

Alain Prost (McLaren-TAG)
1st and 2nd
Niki Lauda (McLaren-TAG)

at Hockenheimring, Hockenheim

Prost took pole, race win, and fastest lap

Timeline Context

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