Articles related to "1984 F1 World Champion"At Monaco in 1984 Alain Prost was almost beaten by Toleman, a Grand Prix team with a fraction of McLaren's budget.
Fuel economy rules were introduced for the 1984 Formula 1 season, and proved to be immensely unpopular with the Grand Prix drivers.
Towards the end of the 1984 Grand Prix season Niki Lauda and Alain Prost traded wins, in an enthralling fight for the F1 title.
As the F1 season reached its climax the battle between McLaren team-mates Niki Lauda and Alain Prost intensified.
After winning three of the first four Grands Prix it was clear that McLaren would be genuine Formula 1 title contenders.
The 1984 F1 season saw the title decided in the final race of the year, the Portuguese Grand Prix. Niki Lauda won his third Grand Prix championship in a McLaren.
Keke Rosberg gave Honda their first Grand Prix win since the Japanese company's return to Formula 1. Meanwhile, Niki Lauda and Alain Prost remained the title favourites.
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