The formula 1 driver section allows you to select your favorite F1 driver and view different breakdowns on their career F1 points, team battle statistics, race by race breakdown, how they performed for specific constructors and general career statistics. Here you will find the F1 statistics for Alain Prost in full.
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| Alain Prost |
| Starts: 199 Worldchampionships: 5 (under selected PSS) Wins: 51 Podiums: 106 Fastest laps: 41 Poles: 33 |
| Country: France |
| Date of birth: 24/02/1955 Wikipedia: Alain Prost |
Bio
Alain Prost is a retired French racing driver who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was born on February 24, 1955 in Lorette, France, and began his racing career in karting. He quickly made a name for himself in the junior ranks.In 1980, Prost made his Formula 1 debut with the McLaren team, and he immediately impressed with his speed and consistency. He went on to race for a number of teams, including Renault, McLaren, and Williams, and won a total of four World Championships.
In his personal life, Prost is divorced and has two sons.
As a driver, Prost was known for his intelligent and calculating approach to racing. He was highly skilled at managing his tires and fuel, and he often used these skills to his advantage in races. He was also known for his ability to deliver strong performances under pressure, and his calm and collected demeanor on the track earned him the nickname "The Professor". These qualities, combined with his natural talent and determination, made him a formidable force on the track and helped him to become one of the most successful drivers in the history of Formula 1.
All time driver rank for Alain Prost per points scoring system
| Points system | Rank* | Total points* | Average points / GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 points + f-lap + sprint ext - 2022 - 2023 | 6 | 2508.5 | 12.61 (ranked 6) |
| 25 points + f-lap + sprint - 2021 - 2021 | 6 | 2508.5 | 12.61 (ranked 6) |
| 25 points + fastest lap - 2019 - 2020 | 6 | 2508.5 | 12.61 (ranked 6) |
| 25 points - 2010 - 2018 excluding 2014 | 6 | 2470.5 | 12.41 (ranked 6) |
| 25 points + last GP 2x - 2014 - 2014 | 6 | 2608.5 | 13.11 (ranked 7) |
| 10 points extended - 2003 - 2009 | 6 | 1012 | 5.09 (ranked 7) |
| 10 points system - 1991 - 2002 | 4 | 842 | 4.23 (ranked 5) |
| 9 points system - 1961 - 1990 | 5 | 791.5 | 3.98 (ranked 5) |
| 8 points extended - 1960 - 1960 | 5 | 741 | 3.72 (ranked 5) |
| 8 points + fastest lap - 1950 - 1959 | 4 | 775 | 3.89 (ranked 5) |
*click rank or points for career GP breakdown of Alain Prost.
Career stats for Alain Prost
| Stat | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 51 | 4 |
| Podiums | 106 | 4 |
| Fastest laps | 41 | 4 |
| Poles | 33 | 5 |
| Total GPs | 199 | 22 |
| Average wins / GP | 0.26 | 9 |
| Average podiums / GP | 0.53 | 8 |
| Times world champion* | 5 | 4 |
| Best position in a GP | 1 | - |
| Hattricks | 8 | 5 |
| Best position in a season | 1 (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1993) | - |
| Driver in current season | no | - |
| First season of driver | 1980 | - |
| Last season of driver | 1993 | - |
| Number of seasons | 13 | 24 |
*note: the total amount displayed here is the actual number of championships achieved. Not based on the selected point scoring system.
Streaks for Alain Prost
Career team battles for Alain Prost
Career team battle for Alain Prost (includes partial season battles)
| Type | Position in GP | Teammates (position) | Points in GP | Teammates (points) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 10 | 2x - John Watson 1980 (+4), 1985 (+1) 2x - Rene Arnoux 1981 (+4), 1982 (+6) 1x - Eddie Cheever 1983 (+9) 1x - Niki Lauda 1985 (+6) 1x - Keke Rosberg 1986 (+10) 1x - Stefan Johansson 1987 (+6) 1x - Nigel Mansell 1990 (+2) 1x - Damon Hill 1993 (+4) | 14 | 2x - John Watson 1980 (+24 points), 1985 (+6 points) 2x - Rene Arnoux 1981 (+74 points), 1982 (+34 points) 1x - Eddie Cheever 1983 (+102 points) 2x - Niki Lauda 1984 (+0.5 points), 1985 (+162 points) 1x - Keke Rosberg 1986 (+147 points) 1x - Stefan Johansson 1987 (+35 points) 2x - Ayrton Senna 1988 (+31 points), 1989 (+73 points) 1x - Nigel Mansell 1990 (+108 points) 1x - Jean Alesi 1991 (+32 points) 1x - Damon Hill 1993 (+69 points) |
| Draws | 2 | 1x - Jean Alesi 1991 1x - Niki Lauda 1984 | - | - |
| Losses | 2 | 2x - Ayrton Senna 1988 (-2), 1989 (-2) | - | - |
Season overview for Alain Prost
| Season | Team | Grand prix | Points | Position | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | McLaren | 11 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | Renault | 15 | 127 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | Renault | 16 | 119 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 1983 | Renault | 15 | 186 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 1984 | McLaren | 16 | 216.5 | champion | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 1985 | McLaren | 16 | 238 | champion | 5 | 11 | 5 |
| 1986 | McLaren | 16 | 235 | champion | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| 1987 | McLaren | 16 | 162 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 1988 | McLaren | 16 | 308 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 7 |
| 1989 | McLaren | 16 | 249 | champion | 4 | 11 | 5 |
| 1990 | Ferrari | 16 | 227 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 1991 | Ferrari | 14 | 119 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | Williams | 16 | 276 | champion | 7 | 12 | 6 |
Teams for which Alain Prost has competed
| Number | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 1990, 1991 |
| 2 | McLaren | 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
| 3 | Renault | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 4 | Williams | 1993 |
Seasons where Alain Prost is world champion.
Head-to-head comparisons for Alain Prost
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Wins for Alain Prost
Fastest laps for Alain Prost
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1981 | 1x - France (Renault) |
| 2 | 1982 | 4x - South Africa (Renault), Brazil (Renault), Detroit (Renault), Switzerland (Renault) |
| 3 | 1983 | 3x - France (Renault), Great Britain (Renault), Austria (Renault) |
| 4 | 1984 | 3x - Brazil (McLaren), France (McLaren), Germany (McLaren) |
| 5 | 1985 | 5x - Brazil (McLaren), Great Britain (McLaren), Austria (McLaren), The Netherlands (McLaren), Belgium (McLaren) |
| 6 | 1986 | 2x - Monaco (McLaren), Belgium (McLaren) |
| 7 | 1987 | 2x - Belgium (McLaren), Japan (McLaren) |
| 8 | 1988 | 7x - San Marino (McLaren), Mexico (McLaren), Detroit (McLaren), France (McLaren), Hungary (McLaren), Spain (McLaren), Australia (McLaren) |
| 9 | 1989 | 5x - San Marino (McLaren), Monaco (McLaren), Belgium (McLaren), Italy (McLaren), Japan (McLaren) |
| 10 | 1990 | 2x - Mexico (Ferrari), Belgium (Ferrari) |
| 11 | 1991 | 1x - Monaco (Ferrari) |
| 12 | 1993 | 6x - South Africa (Williams), San Marino (Williams), Monaco (Williams), Hungary (Williams), Belgium (Williams), Japan (Williams) |
Poles for Alain Prost
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1981 | 2x - Germany (Renault), The Netherlands (Renault) |
| 2 | 1982 | 5x - Las Vegas (Renault), Brazil (Renault), Detroit (Renault), Switzerland (Renault), Belgium (Renault) |
| 3 | 1983 | 3x - Belgium (Renault), France (Renault), Monaco (Renault) |
| 4 | 1984 | 3x - Monaco (McLaren), Germany (McLaren), The Netherlands (McLaren) |
| 5 | 1985 | 2x - Austria (McLaren), Belgium (McLaren) |
| 6 | 1986 | 1x - Monaco (McLaren) |
| 7 | 1988 | 2x - Portugal (McLaren), France (McLaren) |
| 8 | 1989 | 2x - France (McLaren), Canada (McLaren) |
| 9 | 1993 | 13x - Brazil (Williams), Spain (Williams), Canada (Williams), Germany (Williams), Great Britain (Williams), Italy (Williams), Europe (Williams), South Africa (Williams), San Marino (Williams), Monaco (Williams), Hungary (Williams), Belgium (Williams), Japan (Williams) |
Explanation
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- On top the main statistics are provided next to the picture of the driver and some bio details.
- The career points progression overview shows the cumulative points achieved by the driver in his career over seasons.
- The points per season overview provides the points achieved per season based on the selected points scoring system including end position based on selected PSS.
- The all time driver rank table shows the number of F1 points and rank under each points scoring system, as well as the average points per grand prix (and overall rank betweeen brackets).
- The pie charts provides a visual overview of wins, podiums and non-podiums finishes.
- The table 'number of times position x achieved in a GP' provides a overview of the career position achievements of the selected F1 driver.
- The teambattles piechart provides a view on wins/draws/losses team battles in the F1 driver's career. In the table below you can find the details on which drivers make up this pie chart. All both in term of points and positions.
- The teams tables provides the teams / constructors for which this driver has competed. Click on the team to see more details.
- At the bottom three tables (if applicable for the selected driver) with an overview of F1 wins, fastest laps and championships.
Date last modified: 2023-06-06 00:06:31 - 2 days ago