Alain Prost

Alain Prost, 1980. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009, part of the Colin Taylor Productions collection. Used with permission.

Alain Prost, 1980. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009, part of the Colin Taylor Productions collection. Used with permission.

Born:

24 Feb 1955
Lorette, Saint-Chamond, nr. St. Etienne

 Alain Prost, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2012. Copyright David Hayhoe, 2012. Used with Permission.

Alain Prost, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2012. Copyright David Hayhoe, 2012. Used with Permission.

Nationality:

France

Grands Prix:

199 (1980-1993)

F2 starts:

3 (1977-1978)

Teams:

Prost (1997-2001)

Took on the running of the Ligier team, renaming it Prost and started very well. But Panis' injury in 1997 led to a downfall in fortunes and Prost announced bankruptcy in 2002. After a well-deserved rest, he's back and indeed racing and winning, in the annual ice racing tournaments (Champion in 2007 and 2008, no less) and in French GT racing. Also works as a motorsport advisor and helps his son who is now racing.

Biography last updated 11 Nov 2012