1984 FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers' champion
- Niki Lauda
- Team
- McLaren
- Points
- 72
- Runner-up
- Alain Prost — 71.5
- Margin
- 0.5
- Constructors' champion
- McLaren
- Rounds
- 16
- Engine formula
- 3.0 L naturally aspirated / 1.5 L turbocharged
- Tyres
- Goodyear, Pirelli
The closest margin in history: half a point. McLaren MP4/2 with TAG-Porsche power won 12 of 16.
Races
Championship standings after round 16
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niki Lauda | — | 72 |
| 2 | Alain Prost | — | 71.5 |
| 3 | Elio de Angelis | — | 34 |
| 4 | Michele Alboreto | — | 30.5 |
| 5 | Nelson Piquet | — | 29 |
| 6 | Rene Arnoux | — | 27 |
| 7 | Derek Warwick | — | 23 |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | — | 20.5 |
| 9 | Ayrton Senna | — | 13 |
| 10 | Nigel Mansell | — | 13 |
| 11 | Patrick Tambay | — | 11 |
| 12 | Teo Fabi | — | 9 |