1984-1987 – Alain Prost, national pride

World champion for the first time in his career on October 6, 1985, Alain Prost celebrates the 40th anniversary of this founding title today. To mark the occasion, we take a look back at the Frenchman's rise within the British team during four successful seasons.

Published 06/10/2025 à 15:54

Medhi Casaurang

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1984-1987 – Alain Prost, national pride

F1 of the 1980s was synonymous with powerful engines, large tires and huge wings © DPPI

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

26/08/2025 at 09:03 a.m.

Hello everyone ….. what a season this year….84 ….. !!!! An exceptional Niki Lauda ….. and an Alain Prost at the top of his game, and me who is half…..French, at least at heart …. For Niki…. everyone was happy that he became World Champion again, even Alain his ….friend … 👍🍾 For once it's me who will …… say 🧢…. Hats off to Niki.. As for Alain …. he took ….. his revenge the following season. And let's not forget this year 84, there was the emergence of a certain Ayrton Senna ……👍👍👍. alainkf1@pt.lu President: Ayrton Senna Memorial Club of Luxembourg Three World Champions ….. of exceptions ….. Niki (3) / Alain (4) Ayrton (3) 😎👍

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