Lauda's second place, coupled with retirements to Scheckter, Andretti and Hunt significantly strengthened Lauda's grip on the championship, expanding his lead to 16 points.
Pero o segundo posto de Lauda, xunto coas retiradas de Scheckter, Andretti e Hunt fortaleceu considerablemente a clasificación de Lauda no campionato, ampliando a súa vantaxe a 16 puntos.