F1 Review 1984

The 1984 season was a gripping story dominated by the McLaren TAG Porsche MP42 and the battle to the end between team mates Niki Lauda and Alain Prost From the heat and uncertainties of Brazil to the cliffhanging finale in Portugal some 16 races later the season was a winner in terms of drama interest and excitement 1984 was also the year the racing world witnessed a new name soon to be on everyones lips Ayrton Senna For Lauda the eventual winner the title was a particularly sweet one as it came seven years after his previous title in 77 Prosts achievements were just as impressive winning a record seven races to finish within a point of Lauda at the end New fuel rules gave all teams plenty to think about and in Germany the Nürburgrings rebirth gave drivers a new challenge to consider The story of the season is brilliantly narrated by Clive James