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Niki Lauda's 1984 Title Win Remembered

Original: 1984: Lauda Wins His Final Title # OnThisDay 21 October, Niki Lauda secured his third and final world championship by a

On this day in 1984, Niki Lauda secured his third and final Formula 1 world championship, beating McLaren teammate Alain Prost by the razor-thin margin of half a point at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Starting from eleventh on the grid, Lauda drove steadily to claim the title, one of the closest in the sport's history.

Why now: Motorsport fans are marking the anniversary of Lauda's historic half-point championship victory on 21 October.

Niki LaudaAlain ProstMcLarenFormula 1Portuguese Grand Prix

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