French Grand Prix 1984 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Niki Lauda produced a masterful performance at Dijon-Prenois to claim his second victory of the season, narrowing the championship gap to Prost with clinical precision. The Austrian drove with characteristic smoothness on the French circuit's fast, flowing layout, holding off Patrick Tambay's Renault while managing his fuel consumption perfectly. Nigel Mansell secured his first podium finish with Lotus in third, signaling the Briton's emerging talent.

The French Grand Prix highlighted Lauda's championship credentials through intelligent race management rather than outright speed. While Prost had superior pace, Lauda's ability to score maximum points when opportunities arose kept him firmly in championship contention. His victory at Dijon demonstrated that at 35 years old, his tactical intelligence and smooth driving style remained as effective as ever in the turbo era's complex technical environment where fuel management and tire conservation were as important as raw speed.