Brazil 1984
Round 1 • March 25, 1984
Circuit
Nelson Piquet
The 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix at Jacarepaguá sets the stage for a thrilling season opener as the reigning champion Nelson Piquet faces fierce competition on home soil. The blistering heat and high stakes push drivers to their limits, with mechanical issues lurking to upend even the most formidable contenders. A blend of tactical brilliance and relentless aggression makes this race a must-watch for any Formula 1 aficionado.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | 1:42:34.492 | 9 |
| 2 | Keke Rosberg | +40.514 | 6 |
| 3 | Elio De Angelis | +59.128 | 4 |
| 4 | Eddie Cheever | +1 lap | 3 |
| 5 | Patrick Tambay | Out of fuel | 2 |
| 6 | Thierry Boutsen | +2 laps | 1 |
| 7 | Marc Surer | +2 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Jonathan Palmer | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 2 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 3 | Derek Warwick | - | - | - |
| 4 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 7 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 8 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 9 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 10 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 12 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 13 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 14 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 15 | Teo Fabi | - | - | - |
| 16 | Ayrton Senna | - | - | - |
| 17 | Johnny Cecotto | - | - | - |
| 18 | Francois Hesnault | - | - | - |
| 19 | Thierry Boutsen | - | - | - |
| 20 | Piercarlo Ghinzani | - | - | - |