French · Lorette, Loire, France · Born 24 February 1955French Formula 1 racing driver widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, known for his smooth driving style and tactical intelligence.
Alain Marie Pascal Prost was born in Lorette, Loire, France in 1955. He won four Formula 1 World Championships — the record at his retirement. His rivalry with Ayrton Senna at McLaren in 1988 and 1989 — and his collision at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix — is the most discussed individual rivalry in F1 history. His driving style was nicknamed The Professor for its smooth, calculating efficiency — he preserved tyres and fuel better than any contemporary. He won 51 races. He later started the Prost Grand Prix team which went bankrupt in 2001. He was voted by many motor racing journalists as the most complete racing driver in F1 history.
Four-time Formula 1 World Champion, nicknamed 'The Professor' for his tactical racing approach
How They Played
Tactical and calculated racing approach, excellent at managing races and equipment, smooth driving style that preserved tyres and fuel
Lasting Impact
One of Formula 1's greatest drivers, held the record for most F1 wins (51) until 2001, known for intelligent racecraft over raw speed
Career Honours
- F1 World Champion 4x (1985,1986,1989,1993)
- Race wins 51
- Pole positions 33
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren | 1980 | 11 |
| Renault | 1981–1983 | 49 |
| Ferrari | 1990–1991 | 32 |
| Williams | 1993 | 16 |
| Career Total | — | 108 |
French Athletes