Austrian Grand Prix 1984 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Niki Lauda delivered a masterful performance on home soil at the Osterreichring, claiming victory while rival Prost retired with engine failure. The Austrian's triumph in front of his home crowd extended his championship lead with just four races remaining, putting him in the strongest position to claim his third World Championship. Nelson Piquet finished second for Brabham, while Michele Alboreto took third for Ferrari after a solid drive through the Austrian mountains.

The Austrian Grand Prix proved pivotal in the championship battle, as Lauda's victory combined with Prost's retirement gave him crucial breathing room in the title fight. The race demonstrated Lauda's tactical mastery, as he managed his MP4/2's performance over the Osterreichring's demanding high-speed layout while Prost's faster pace was undone by mechanical misfortune. With the championship lead and McLaren's superior reliability, Lauda was now the favorite to claim the title, needing only to score consistently in the remaining races to secure his third crown.