Canadian Grand Prix 1984 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nelson Piquet ended McLaren's winning streak with a commanding victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, reminding the Formula 1 world that Brabham-BMW remained a force despite McLaren's dominance. The Brazilian controlled the race from pole position, while the McLaren drivers settled for second and third with Lauda ahead of Prost. The result marked a rare weekend where the MP4/2's superiority was challenged, as Piquet extracted maximum performance from the powerful BMW turbo engine.

The Canadian Grand Prix demonstrated that while McLaren dominated the season, individual races could still be won by rivals when circumstances aligned. Piquet's victory showcased his class as a two-time World Champion, proving his skills remained sharp despite Brabham's gradual decline from their 1983 championship form. For the McLaren drivers, the one-three finish maintained their championship battle while accumulating crucial constructors' points, though both would have preferred victory on Montreal's challenging street circuit.