1984 Brazilian Grand Prix
Pre-Race Report
Entrants
The season opens at Jacarepaguá in the tropical heat and humidity of Rio de Janeiro. It marks the Formula One debut of Ayrton Senna, who lines up in the Toleman-Hart after winning the 1983 British Formula Three Championship. Martin Brundle, Senna’s F3 rival, also makes his debut with Tyrrell. Michele Alboreto starts his first race for Ferrari, and Alain Prost — rejoining the team where he started his career after three seasons with Renault — makes his debut for McLaren alongside Niki Lauda.
Derek Warwick, also new to Renault from Toleman, and Riccardo Patrese, now at Alfa Romeo having left Brabham, complete the most significant entry changes. Teo Fabi partners Nelson Piquet at Brabham for the first time.
Milestones
This is the thirteenth running of the Brazilian Grand Prix, and the ninth time the race is held at Jacarepaguá.
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Drivers' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.