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1984 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1984 South African Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1984
- Round
- 2
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Niki Lauda
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Turbo |
| 2 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Wheel |
| 3 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Turbo |
| 4 | Patrick Tambay | Renault | Out of fuel |
| 5 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 6 | Teo Fabi | Brabham | Turbo |
| 7 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 8 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Finished |
| 9 | Derek Warwick | Renault | +1 lap |
| 10 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Ignition |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite | Williams | Transmission |
| 12 | Manfred Winkelhock | ATS Wheels | Engine |
| 13 | Ayrton Senna | Toleman | +3 laps |
| 14 | Andrea de Cesaris | Ligier | +2 laps |
| 15 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | Injection |
| 16 | Eddie Cheever | Alfa Romeo | Radiator |
| 17 | François Hesnault | Ligier | +4 laps |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | Alfa Romeo | +2 laps |
| 19 | Johnny Cecotto | Toleman | Tyre |
| 20 | Mauro Baldi | Spirit | +4 laps |