Alain Prost Dominance Era
The Professor's return to McLaren in 1984 ended in a near-miss title battle with teammate Lauda.
Alain Prost joined McLaren in 1984 after a contentious departure from Renault. In his first season back at McLaren, he finished runner-up to teammate Niki Lauda by a record half-point.
Quick Facts
- Key engineer
- John Barnard
- Engine supplier
- TAG Porsche (TTE) (1984-1987), Honda (1988-1989)
- Major achievements
- Three Drivers' World Championships, Five Constructors' Titles
Lore & Background
Prost moved back to McLaren for the 1984 season after being sacked by Renault two days after the 1983 title-decider for his post-season comments. In 1984, he finished runner-up to teammate Niki Lauda by a record half-point.
Reader's Guide
Prost's 1984 season at McLaren saw him narrowly miss the championship, losing to teammate Niki Lauda by half a point. He would go on to win his first title with McLaren in 1985.
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