Alain Prost from France in Motorsport. Full information
Alain Prost is a racing driver from France.
Born 24th February 1955, 71 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Four-time
Champion of Formula 1.
The recorded standings include 768.5 points.
First race: 1977 Nogaro Grand Prix
First win: 1981 France Grand Prix
Last win: 1993 Germany Grand Prix
Last race: 1993 Australia Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Alain Prost's career covers the period from 1977 to 1993. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 51 race wins and 33 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Alain Prost is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1977 - 1993 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 205 | Tracks | 36 |
| Wins | 51 | Podiums | 106 |
| Poles | 33 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 6 | Cars | 19 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (202 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | McLaren (109 starts) |
| Most visited track | Monaco (13 starts) |
All the years that Alain Prost took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Alain Prost moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1978 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 |  |
5.00 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 |  |
43.00 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1982 |  |
34.00 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 1983 | 57.00 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1984 | 71.50 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 73.00 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 72.00 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 46.00 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 87.00 | 2 | 7 | 2 | |
| 1989 |  |
76.00 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 1990 | 71.00 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 34.00 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | |
99.00 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
List of tracks where Alain Prost raced
Alain Prost is linked with 36 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Monaco.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Adelaïde | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Österreichring | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Zolder | 1 | 4 | |
| Interlagos | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Jacarepagua | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Silverstone | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Brands Hatch | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Montréal | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Donington | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Le Castellet | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Magny-Cours | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Hockenheim | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Hungaroring | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Monza | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Imola | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Suzuka | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Mexico City | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Monaco | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Zandvoort | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Estoril | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Kyalami | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Barcelone | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jarama | 5 | 1 | |
| Phoenix | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Detroit | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Dallas | 7 | 1 | |
| Watkins Glen | 13 | 1 | |
| Long Beach | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Pau | 5 | 1 | |
| Nogaro | 10 | 23 | 1 |
Alain Prost: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1981 France Grand Prix and currently ends with 1993 Germany Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Alain Prost: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Alain Prost in race results
Other drivers from France
- Sébastien Bourdais (304)
- Simon Pagenaud (230)
- Jacques Laffite (290)
- Romain Grosjean (322)
- René Arnoux (196)
- Franck Montagny (85)
- Jean Alesi (276)
- Theo Pourchaire (104)
Drivers who shared races with Alain Prost
- Riccardo Patrese (203 shared races)
- Andrea De Cesaris (186 shared races)
- Michele Alboreto (184 shared races)
- Derek Warwick (162 shared races)
- Thierry Boutsen (147 shared races)
- Eddie Cheever (142 shared races)
- René Arnoux (142 shared races)
- Philippe Alliot (115 shared races)
Other drivers in Alain Prost's debut race
List of teams Alain Prost was a part of
Alain Prost is connected with 6 teams. The most frequent team in the results is McLaren.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | 1 | 1 | 109 |
| Ferrari | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| Williams | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Renault | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| Fred Opert Racing | 5 | 1 | |
| Willi Kauhsen Racing Team | 10 | 18 | 2 |
List of all the cars Alain Prost drove
Alain Prost is linked with 19 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 9
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 4
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 5
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 10
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 1
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 14
TAG Porsche P01 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
TAG Porsche P01 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
TAG Porsche P01 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
TAG Porsche P01 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 16
Honda RA168E V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
Honda RA109E V10 3.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
Ferrari 036 V12 3.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 16
Ferrari 037 V12 3.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 6
Ferrari 037 V12 3.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 9
Renault RS5 V10 3.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16