San Marino Grand Prix 1984 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost bounced back from the Zolder disappointment with a commanding victory at Imola's Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, reasserting McLaren's superiority and reclaiming the championship lead. The Frenchman controlled the race from pole position, demonstrating the MP4/2's advantage on the flowing Italian circuit. Rene Arnoux took second for Ferrari ahead of Elio de Angelis's Lotus, while Lauda finished fourth after a difficult weekend.

The San Marino Grand Prix marked Prost's third victory in four races, establishing him as the early championship favorite through sheer speed and consistency. His smooth driving style extracted maximum performance from the McLaren while managing fuel consumption - a critical skill in the turbo era's restricted fuel capacity environment. The victory extended his championship lead over Lauda, though the season's twists and turns would ultimately favor the Austrian's tactical approach over the Frenchman's outright pace.