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1984 Detroit Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1984 Detroit 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
- 8
- Grand Prix
- Detroit Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Detroit Street Circuit
- Winner
- Nelson Piquet
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 2 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Finished |
| 3 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 4 | Michele Alboreto | Ferrari | Engine |
| 5 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 6 | Derek Warwick | Renault | Gearbox |
| 7 | Ayrton Senna | Toleman | Accident |
| 8 | Eddie Cheever | Alfa Romeo | Engine |
| 9 | Patrick Tambay | Renault | Transmission |
| 10 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Electrical |
| 11 | Andrea de Cesaris | Ligier | Overheating |
| 12 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | Engine |
| 13 | Manfred Winkelhock | ATS Wheels | Engine |
| 14 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | Accident |
| 15 | Johnny Cecotto | Toleman | Clutch |
| 16 | François Hesnault | Ligier | Accident |
| 17 | Jacques Laffite | Williams | +1 lap |
| 18 | Philippe Alliot | RAM | Brakes |
| 19 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Turbo |
| 20 | Marc Surer | Arrows | Accident |