Alain Marie Pascal Prost

Alain Prost, born on February 24, 1955, in Lorette, France, is a legendary French Formula One racing driver. Nicknamed "The Professor" for his strategic approach, Prost secured four Formula One World Championships in 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1993. His battles with Ayrton Senna are legendary in the sport's history. Prost's meticulous driving style and technical prowess earned him acclaim. He competed for renowned teams like McLaren and Ferrari during his career, retiring in 1993. Post-retirement, Prost has remained involved in motorsports as a team owner and advisor. His impact on Formula One and his enduring legacy make him an iconic figure in the racing world.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Won several Kart Championships as a teenager
• Signed races for top Formula-1 teams: McLaren, Renault, Ferrari and Williams
• Debuted in Formula One, in Argentine Grand Prix, 1980 with his McLaren after declining an offer from Watkins Glen
• The First Formula-One victory was a home victory – in the 1981 French Grand Prix at Dijon
• Became the first French F-1 world champion in 1985
• 4 World Championships in the year 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993 respectively.
• He had a total of 51 career Wins
• In 1999, he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
• Inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame, 2017
• Received the SPORTEL Lifetime Achievement Award, 2019
• In 2020, he was crowned as the best driver in the history of Formula Renault