35 years ago… 1989 Australian Grand Prix: Alain Prost’s outburst

35 years ago to the day, on November 5, 1989, Alain Prost - already crowned champion - decided not to participate in the Australian Grand Prix because of the torrential rains that flooded the Adelaide circuit.

Published on 05/11/2024 à 14:30

Patrick Camus

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35 years ago… 1989 Australian Grand Prix: Alain Prost’s outburst

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On this Sunday, November 5, 1989, torrential rain fell on Adelaide. The Australian Grand Prix, once threatened, finally had to take place: the organizers granted the drivers a second warm-up to adjust the chassis in "rain" version... but there were many road accidents. Senna spun, Cheers gets stuck in

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