Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Niki Lauda won the 1984 South African Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 1:05.950 ahead of Alain Prost (McLaren), with Derek Warwick (Renault) completing the podium. Nelson Piquet had taken pole position.
It was round 2 of 16 of the 1984 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa on 7 April 1984.
After round 2, Alain Prost led the 1984 drivers' championship on 15 points, 6 ahead of Niki Lauda. McLaren led the constructors' standings on 24 points.
The 1984 South African Grand Prix took place on 7 April 1984. It was round 2 of 16 of the 1984 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1984 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa.
Niki Lauda won the 1984 South African Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nelson Piquet (Brabham) started from pole position.
Riccardo Patrese won the 1983 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami for Brabham.
| 9 |
| 2 | +1:05.950 | 6 |
| 3 | +1 Lap | 4 |
| 4 | +2 Laps | 3 |
| 5 | +2 Laps | 2 |
| 6 | +3 Laps | 1 |
| 7 | +4 Laps | – |
| 8 | +4 Laps | – |
| 9 | +4 Laps | – |
| 10 | +4 Laps | – |
| 11 | Ignition | – |
| 12 | +5 Laps | – |
| D | Disqualified | – |
| R | Out of fuel | – |
| D | Disqualified | – |
| R | Transmission | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Wheel | – |
| R | Turbo | – |
| R | Injection | – |
| R | Turbo | – |
| R | Tyre | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Turbo | – |
| R | Radiator | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |