5 Great Moments from Alain Prost’s Formula 1 Career

Alain Prost was one of the greatest drivers Formula One has ever seen. Hailing from Lorette in central France, Prost made his debut in 1980 for McLaren. A points-scorer in his first grand prix, a switch to Renault in 1981 brought his first race win. Quick, intelligent and a master of race management, he could easily have won three world championships by the time his first arrived in 1985. Further titles in 1986, 1989 and 1993 cemented Prost's place in the history books. At the time of his retirement in 1993 he held the records for the most points, wins, fastest laps, podiums and points finishes. He remains the driver with the most wins in turbo-charged cars and the most victories at a home grand prix. Tuesday, February 24, to celebrate Le P...

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