4 world titles, 51 wins in 199 starts. Years active: 1980–1993.
- titles
- 4
- wins
- 51
- poles
- 33
- podiums
- 106
- starts
- 199
- Born
- 24 February 1955
- Birthplace
- Lorette
History
McLaren, Renault, Ferrari… · France
Alain Prost
4 world titles, 51 wins in 199 starts. Years active: 1980–1993.
- Born
- 24 February 1955
- Birthplace
- Lorette
Biography
The Professor
Alain Prost was World Champion four times: in 1985, 1986 and 1989 with McLaren and in 1993 with Williams. He took his first win at the 1981 French Grand Prix for Renault. His precise, calculating driving earned him the nickname “the Professor”.
Rivalry with Senna
At McLaren, Prost’s team-mate was Ayrton Senna; their battles for the 1989 and 1990 titles ended in collisions at Suzuka. In 1990–1991 Prost drove for Ferrari; he sat out the 1992 season and retired after winning the 1993 title. His 51 wins remained the record until 2001.
- Born
- 24 February 1955, Lorette, France
- Debut
- Argentine Grand Prix, 13 January 1980, McLaren
- First win
- French Grand Prix, 5 July 1981, Renault
- World Champion
- 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993
- Last race
- Australian Grand Prix, 7 November 1993, Williams
- Career
- 199 starts, 51 wins, 33 poles
Career · f1db data
1980–1993 · crown = titleChampionship position
- titles
- 4
- wins
- 51
- poles
- 33
- podiums
- 106
- starts
- 199
McLaren 1980Renault 1981–1983McLaren 1984–1989Ferrari 1990–1991Williams 1993
First start – 1980 Argentine Grand PrixLast start – 1993 Australian Grand PrixFacts from f1db release v2026.15.0 · tallies by Gridlap
Team-mates · qualifyingCompare with another driver
John Watson1980–19859:5
René Arnoux1981–198218:13
Eddie Cheever198313:2
Niki Lauda1984–198528:2
Keke Rosberg198612:4
Stefan Johansson198716:0
Ayrton Senna1988–19894:28
Nigel Mansell19908:8
Jean Alesi199113:2
Damon Hill199314:2