Brazil
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- 5
- Podiums
- 6
- Best
- P1
4x World Champion
Alain PROST
FrenchBorn Feb 24, 1955
4
Championships
51
Race Wins
106
Podiums
33
Pole Positions
202
Races
798
Career Points
Career answer
Alain Prost F1 career at a glance
Across 1980-1993, Alain Prost has 202 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 51 wins, 106 podiums, 33 pole positions, and 798 career points. The best recorded championship result is P1 in 1993 with Williams.
About
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Alain Prost is a retired French Formula 1 driver with a career spanning from 1980 to the early 1990s. Over 202 races, he secured 51 wins, 106 podiums, and 33 pole positions, culminating in four World Championships. Prost competed for teams including Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, and Williams.
Prost’s win rate stands at 25.2%, with a podium finish in over half of his races (52.5%), indicating consistent front-running performance. Despite an average qualifying position of pole (P1.0), his average race position change was negative (-3.26), suggesting challenges in maintaining starting positions during races. Notably, he recorded zero retirements (DNFs) throughout his career, reflecting exceptional reliability and race management.
While Prost did not achieve victories or podiums in wet conditions, his nine fastest laps underline his competitive pace. His career statistics place him among the most successful drivers of his era, demonstrating both dominance and consistency in Formula 1 history.
Career Statistics
4
Championships
51
Race Wins
106
Podiums
33
Pole Positions
202
Races
798
Career Points
63
DNFs
Win Rate25.3%
Podium Rate52.5%
Pole Rate16.3%
P7.5
Avg Finish Position
P4.2
Avg Grid Position
Season by Season Breakdown
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1993P1 WDC
Williams
Races
16
Wins
7
Podiums
12
Poles
13
Points99
3 DNFs
1991P5 WDC
Ferrari
Races
15
Wins
-
Podiums
5
Poles
-
Points34
7 DNFs
1990P2 WDC
Ferrari
Races
16
Wins
5
Podiums
9
Poles
-
Points73
4 DNFs
1989P1 WDC
McLaren
Races
16
Wins
4
Podiums
11
Poles
2
Points81
3 DNFs
1988P2 WDC
McLaren
Races
16
Wins
7
Podiums
14
Poles
2
Points105
2 DNFs
1987P4 WDC
McLaren
Races
16
Wins
3
Podiums
7
Poles
-
Points46
7 DNFs
1986P1 WDC
McLaren
Races
16
Wins
4
Podiums
11
Poles
1
Points74
4 DNFs
1985P1 WDC
McLaren
Races
16
Wins
5
Podiums
11
Poles
2
Points76
4 DNFs
Points Progression
1993
99P1
1991
34P5
1990
73P2
1989
81P1
1988
105P2
1987
46P4
1986
74P1
1985
76P1
1984
71.5P2
1983
57P2
1982
34P4
1981
43P5
1980
5P16
Circuit Records
UK
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- 5
- Podiums
- 6
- Best
- P1
Monaco
- Races
- 13
- Wins
- 4
- Podiums
- 6
- Best
- P1
France
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- 4
- Podiums
- 8
- Best
- P1
Italy
- Races
- 13
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 6
- Best
- P1
Italy
- Races
- 12
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 5
- Best
- P1
Portugal
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 7
- Best
- P1
Austria
- Races
- 8
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Germany
- Races
- 12
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 5
- Best
- P1
Belgium
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 7
- Best
- P1
Australia
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
South Africa
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
Netherlands
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Mexico
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Spain
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 5
- Best
- P1
Canada
- Races
- 12
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 5
- Best
- P1
Brazil
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P1
France
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
USA
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Germany
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
France
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Spain
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
USA
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P2
Hungary
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
UK
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Japan
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Belgium
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P13
USA
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
Argentina
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
USA
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
USA
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P25
Spain
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P22
USA
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P10
UK
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetBrazil | 9 | 5 |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 9 | 5 |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 13 | 4 |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 9 | 4 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino FerrariItaly | 13 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 12 | 3 |
| Autódromo do EstorilPortugal | 9 | 3 |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 8 | 3 |
| HockenheimringGermany | 12 | 2 |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 9 | 2 |
| Adelaide Street CircuitAustralia | 7 | 2 |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 6 | 2 |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 6 | 2 |
| Autódromo Hermanos RodríguezMexico | 6 | 2 |
| Circuito de JerezSpain | 5 | 2 |
| Circuit Gilles VilleneuveCanada | 12 | 1 |
| Autódromo José Carlos PaceBrazil | 4 | 1 |
| Dijon-PrenoisFrance | 3 | 1 |
| Phoenix street circuitUSA | 3 | 1 |
| NürburgringGermany | 2 | 1 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-CoursFrance | 2 | 1 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaSpain | 2 | 1 |
| Detroit Street CircuitUSA | 7 | - |
| HungaroringHungary | 7 | - |
| Brands HatchUK | 6 | - |
| Suzuka CircuitJapan | 6 | - |
| ZolderBelgium | 4 | - |
| Long BeachUSA | 3 | - |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 2 | - |
| Las Vegas Street CircuitUSA | 2 | - |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 1 | - |
| JaramaSpain | 1 | - |
| Fair ParkUSA | 1 | - |
| Donington ParkUK | 1 | - |
Race Results(202 races)
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Points
6
Status
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-1
Points
6
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2
+/-
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Points
6
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Grid
1
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-11
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
1
+/-
-2
Points
4
Status
✓
Grid
1
+/-
-11
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
1
+/-
-
Points
10
Status
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Grid
1
+/-
-
Points
10
Status
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Grid
2
+/-
+1
Points
10
Status
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Grid
1
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Points
10
Status
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Grid
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-3
Points
3
Status
FIN
Grid
1
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Points
10
Status
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Grid
1
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Points
10
Status
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Grid
1
+/-
-2
Points
4
Status
FIN
Grid
1
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-15
Points
0
Status
Collision
Grid
1
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-
Points
10
Status
✓
Grid
4
+/-
-
Points
3
Status
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Grid
6
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+4
Points
6
Status
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Grid
5
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-16
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
5
+/-
+2
Points
4
Status
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Alain Prost F1 stats FAQ
How many world championships does Alain Prost have?
Alain Prost has won 4 Formula 1 World Championships.
What is Alain Prost's F1 win rate?
Alain Prost's Formula 1 win rate is 25.3% (51 wins from 202 race starts).
How many F1 races has Alain Prost started?
Alain Prost has 202 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 106 podiums and 33 pole positions.
What is Alain Prost's best F1 championship finish?
Alain Prost's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P1, achieved in 1993 with Williams.
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