Alain Prost
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Alain Prost's achievements are nothing short of historic. He is one of only four drivers to win four World Drivers' Championships, tying the record held by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton until their retirements. His 51 Grand Prix wins stood as the all-time record for nearly two decades, a testament to his incredible consistency. He was the first French driver to win the title, breaking the dominance of British and Italian drivers. His induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1999 solidified his place among the greats. Prost's strategic mastery redefined the sport, turning racing into a game of chess played at high speeds. His legacy is not just in the trophies he won, but in the way he changed how the sport is understood and approached.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
Awarded for outstanding contribution to French sport and motorsport.
Officier de l'Ordre national du Mérite
Recognized for his services to motorsport and national prestige.
FIA Gold Medal
Awarded for outstanding contribution to motorsport.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Inducted for his legendary career and contributions to racing.
Rankings & Lists
The Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time
Top 10 F1 Drivers of the Century
100 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
1985
Champion
Sports Illustrated
1986
Defending Champion
Sports Illustrated
1989
The Professor
Sports Illustrated
1993
Final Victory
Vogue Homme International
1995
From Racer to Executive
Records & Feats
Most Grand Prix Wins at Retirement
Held the record for most Grand Prix wins (51) at the time of his retirement in 1993.
First French World Champion
Became the first French driver to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1985.
Most Podium Finishes at Retirement
Held the record for most podium finishes (106) at the time of his retirement in 1993.
Most Wins in a Single Season
Won nine races in the 1993 season, setting a record for most wins in a single season at the time.