Alain Prost's return to Montreal, teams up with SPORTALITY and the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation Mar 15, 2008
TORONTO, March 10 /CNW/ - SPORTALITY will host four-time, F1 World Champion, Alain Prost, during the Grand Prix du Canada, Sunday June 8, 2008 at Montr;al's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. "To have a champion like Alain Prost in our five-star trackside suite adds tremendously to an already once-in-a-lifetime F1 experience," says Robert Ewaniuk, President of SPORTALITY, a leading North American corporate hospitality agency ... "The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation is delighted to partner with... (Canada Newswire)
Challengers revving up in the wings Mar 8, 2008
Alain Prost, a four-time world champion, has no doubts about Hamilton. "He was twice exceptional at a psychological level," Prost said in Autosprint magazine in February. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Williams celebrate past but focus on future Mar 5, 2008
" Williams have run a series of liveries in pre-season testing, celebrating their anniversary and highlighting their record in figures -- 233,787 km raced, 34,651 km led, 2,552.5 points scored, 129 fastest laps, 125 pole positions, 113 victories and so on. One of them carried handwritten messages from the seven champions -- Australian Alan Jones, Finland's Keke Rosberg, Brazilian Nelson Piquet, France's Alain Prost, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve and Britons Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill. "I was the... (International Herald Tribune)
Heikki Kovalainen determined to push Hamilton Mar 3, 2008
" PUSHING HARD Positively garrulous when compared to the taciturn Raikkonen, Kovalainen is not to be under-estimated. "Hamilton must not be complacent as Kovalainen will certainly be a very tough cookie," former champion Alain Prost told Italy's Autosprint magazine last month. "Where the championship is concerned, the Finn looks definitely dangerous. " Kovalainen says he will do all he can to beat Hamilton but recognises it will not be easy. "He had a great season last year and he already showed... (International Herald Tribune)
Famous Formula One Corners Mar 1, 2008
A blindingly fast left hander that pulls almost 5G s. In 19890 Ayrton Senna used this corner to get close to archrival Alain Prost and tried to overtake him in the next corner to no avail. Unfortunately 130R has also been toned down after some serious accidents in the past and is now more of a double apex section. (Suite101.com)
Men's Vogue: Ali-Frazier tops list of best sports rivalries Feb 13, 2008
No. 8: Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost Two of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, Prost and Senna won seven World Championships between them. Prost, a Frenchman, was known as "the Professor" for his detached and studied style while Senna, a Brazilian, drove wildly. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McLaren boss Dennis set to lower his profile at F1 team: report Jan 8, 2008
Dennis worked his way up from a mechanic to found the British-based team in 1980 and it quickly became one of the top outfits, with Niki Lauda, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna all winning world titles with McLaren. In 1999, Mercedes became the major shareholder with 40 percent of the stake. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Who needs Schumi? Dec 29, 2007
What started as a nuisance to the champion had developed into a bitter rivalry between the McLaren team-mates not seen in the sport since the days of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. And when Hamilton stretched his lead in the drivers' championship to 14 points over Alonso at the halfway stage of the season, it was clear that this was going to be a season like no other. (iAfrica.com)
Ralf to take a 'break'? Dec 28, 2007
Only a handful of drivers have been able to make a successful return to Formula One from a long break; Frenchman Alain Prost came back from a 1992 sabbatical to win a fourth title the following year. Schumacher raced three years for Toyota without winning a grand prix. (iAfrica.com)
McLaren Sign Kovalainen Dec 15, 2007
Alain Prost took a sabbatical in 1992 and returned in 93 with the Williams F1 team to win the championship for a fourth time. It was the signing of Alonso s team-mate that left the F1 pundits speculating further, however. (Suite101.com)
Rally champion Loeb sets his sights on fifth world crown Dec 5, 2007
His boyhood hero was Formula 1 legend and fellow Frenchman Alain Prost, who also won four world titles in the 1980s and 90s ... Alain Prost is a living legend, so to match what he has achieved even if it is in a different competition means so much to me, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Coulthard says season break an option for Alonso Dec 5, 2007
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One year out would not hurt Alonso Dec 4, 2007
McLaren's Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo Oct. 21, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Formula One Records Nov 15, 2007
The closest ever finish in the F1 championship was in 1984, between Niki Lauda (72 points) and Alain Prost (71. 5 points). (Suite101.com)
Hamilton joins past and present F1 stars in Switzerland Nov 4, 2007
Switzerland's highly favourable tax regime for the wealthy and the peaceful setting near Lake Geneva has drawn seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost, Jacques Villeneuve, Jean Alesi and 2006 world rally champion Sebastien Loeb. Raikkonen and Nick Heidfeld, however, have opted for the other side of Switzerland, while Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone regularly holds court in Gstaad. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fast exit to Switzerland Nov 3, 2007
Which is almost certainly why Hamilton is planning to move close to other racing drivers, including Michael Schumacher, departing team-mate Fernando Alonso, Alain Prost and Jacques Villeneuve, who live in the area. "We prefer not to talk of problems," Geiser says. (Guardian Unlimited)
Dramatic Finnish Oct 23, 2007
But in the end, Alain Prost snuck by them both to claim a second consecutive driver s title driving a competitive but not dominant McLaren ... Their situation allowed Alain Prost, who was a distant third in the standings to be in a position with a slight mathematical probability to win the title coming into the last race in Australia ... As a result, Alain Prost ended up in the race lead that led to the race victory. (Suite101.com)
Raikkonen stuns Hamilton, Alonso for first F1 crown Oct 22, 2007
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Raikkonen Wins F1 Title Oct 22, 2007
SI.com - Racing - Raikkonen takes F1 title with Brazil GP win - Sunday October 21, 2007 3:51PM. Raikkonen wins first F1 title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Raikkonen clinches F1 title by winning Brazilian GP Oct 22, 2007
It hadn't happened since Alain Prost edged Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet to win that year's championship. The season was marred by a spying scandal that led to a record US$100 million fine for McLaren, which was found guilty of using leaked data from Ferrari. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
It all comes down to this Oct 21, 2007
Remember Adelaide in 1986 when Alain Prost trailed Williams drivers Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet going into the last race. Mansell's tyre exploded, gifting the crown to the Frenchman, who had also had trouble with his Goodyears. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Massa edges Hamilton for Brazilian GP pole Oct 21, 2007
It is the first time since 1986 -- when Alain Prost was the champion -- that three drivers have a chance of winning the title in the last race. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Closing in on the F1 title, rookie Lewis Hamilton is being compared to legends. Oct 19, 2007
"Yes, for the reasons stated above. Only rarely do drivers of Lewis' all-around quality come along. I think he is more emotionally intelligent than Michael (Schumacher), has better throttle application than Ayrton (Senna), is better organized than Kimi (Raikkonen) and Mika (Hakkinen) and that he is faster than Alain Prost. Juan Fangio, Jackie Stewart and Stirling Moss are the only othter drivers I would put in Lewis' territory, but I'm not 100 percent sure that Jackie would have beaten Lewis in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Final battle looms Oct 19, 2007
He lies just seven points behind Hamilton going into the first three-way showdown since 1986 when Briton Nigel Mansell's hopes of the title were wrecked by a high-speed tyre failure and Frenchman Alain Prost took the title. This is the ninth time the championship has gone to the final race with three contenders seeking the title, but in the previous eight the leader has taken the title only three times. (iAfrica.com)
Thrilling F1 season reaches climax in Brazilian GP Oct 18, 2007
There was a spying scandal that culminated with a $100 million fine, an internal team dispute reminiscent of the rifts between the greats Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in the late 1980s, and the tightest race for the championship since 1986. Hamilton, trying to become the first rookie to win the title and the youngest champion ever, has a four-point lead ahead of McLaren teammate Alonso, and a seven-point advantage over Ferrari's Raikkonen. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
1986 was last time 3 drivers had shot for title in final race Oct 18, 2007
In 1986, England's Nigel Mansell led the standings ahead of Alain Prost and Nelson Picquet going into the Australian Grand Prix, but Mansell retired and Prost won the race to claim the title ... 1983, South African Grand Prix: Alain Prost in a Renault is up by two points over Piquet in a Brabham. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Thrilling Formula One season reaches climax in Brazil Oct 18, 2007
There was a spying scandal that led to a record US$100mil fine for the McLaren team, an internal team dispute reminiscent of the rifts between the greats Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in the late 1980s, and the tightest race for the championship in 21 years. Good news: Ferraris Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil gives the thumbs-up after a news conference in Sao Paulo on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Formula One championship comes down to the wire Oct 18, 2007
The last time there was a three-way battle for the drivers title was in 1986, when Alain Prost won it over Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet. Hamilton, at 22, is poised to become the first rookie and youngest driver to win the title in the 58-year history of the Formula One championship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Its not all about winning, Stewart tells Hamilton Oct 17, 2007
Stewart said he had no fear of Hamilton, who he felt was better prepared than any of Britain s recent champions or the likes of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, being unready. Lewis Hamilton is capable of winning the world championship, no doubt, and he s the best young driver I have ever seen enter the sport, said Stewart. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Thrilling F1 season reaches climax in Brazilian GP with three drivers chasing title Oct 17, 2007
There was a spying scandal that led to a record US$100 million ( 70 million) fine for the McLaren team, an internal team dispute reminiscent of the rifts between the greats Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in the late 1980s, and the tightest race for the championship in 21 years. Hamilton, trying to become the first rookie to win the title and the youngest champion ever, has a four-point lead over McLaren teammate Alonso, and a seven-point advantage over Ferrari's Raikkonen. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Winning Formula One title would fulfill childhood dream for Hamilton Oct 14, 2007
Since the Englishman was 9 years old he has nurtured a dream of following in the steps of former champions Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Alain Prost. I used to go to Dad's at weekends, said Hamilton, whose parents separated when he was 2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton's costly slip-up Oct 8, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. It's the pits McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is forced to retire early from the Chinese Grand Prix, throwing the battle for the drivers' crown wide open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton misses chance to lock up F1 title Oct 8, 2007
In 1986, drivers Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell went into the final race of the season in Adelaide, Australia, capable of winning the title. Mansell held a seven-point buffer going into the race, but retired after a spectacular tire failure, allowing Prost to win the crown. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamilton blows it| Oct 8, 2007
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Notebook: Items on Sebastian Vettel, Ralf Schmacher and 1986 Adelaide GP Oct 7, 2007
In 1986 it was Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet all went to Adelaide, Australia with a chance at glory. Hamilton is hoping to avoid the curse that struck his fellow Briton Mansell. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Raikkonen wins Chinese GP, Hamilton drops out Oct 7, 2007
In 1986, drivers Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell went into the final race of the season in Adelaide, Australia capable of winning the title. Mansell held a seven-point buffer going into the race, but retired after a spectacular tire failure, allowing Prost to win the drivers crown. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lewis Hamilton looks to make Formula 1 history as rookie title winner Oct 5, 2007
SHANGHAI, China Lewis Hamilton is on the cusp of something Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso never achieved winning the Formula One drivers' title in a rookie season. Hamilton heads into the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend with 107 points, including a 12-point lead over McLaren teammate and two-time defending champion Alonso. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rookie Hamilton nearing rare feat Oct 5, 2007
Salvatore Zanca, The Associated Press SHANGHAI, CHINA - Lewis Hamilton is on the cusp of something Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso never achieved -- winning the Formula One drivers' title in a rookie season. Hamilton heads into the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend with 107 points, including a 12-point lead over McLaren teammate and two-time defending champion Alonso. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Alonsos options narrow for next season Oct 3, 2007
It may be that McLaren, no strangers to feuding team-mates since the days when Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna were at loggerheads, insist on holding Alonso to his contract and he said he would accept that. I'd also be delighted not to have him (Hamilton) alongside, the Spaniard said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lewis a win from history Oct 1, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Wurz nightmare Alex Wurz's Williams comes to grief in the Japanese F1 grand prix yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Poles Apart - McLaren Gears Up For Warfare Sep 18, 2007
For Hamilton and Alonso read Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. They were the pre-eminent drivers of their generation. (Sky News)
Hamilton calls for truce Aug 25, 2007
"Dennis believes in hiring the two best drivers available and offering them equal equipment and treatment. Once or twice in the past, however, notably when Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost were in the team, his attempts to insist on correct behaviour have failed to avert a bitter schism."Sometimes it's difficult to achieve," he said, "but we think it's the way to run a grand prix team and that's the way it's going to stay. The important thing is that everybody recognised what their contribution was... (Guardian Unlimited)
Belgrade GP and the Prisoners Cup Aug 20, 2007
The other French driver to be mentioned in the same breath is four-time F1 driver champion Alain Prost. Wimille had the misfortune of having WW 2 break out when he was 31 years old and in his prime. (Suite101.com)
Pironi, Arnoux Ignored Team Orders Aug 19, 2007
The Renaults of Rene Arnoux and Alain Prost qualified 1-2 ... And he deprived his teammate Alain Prost, also a French driver, of the victory. (Suite101.com)
Formula One: After scandal and discord, McLaren gets a breather Aug 8, 2007
This is the team on which in the late 1980s the tandem of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna went so far as to knock each other off the track in a bid for the title. In 1988, the two split all but one of the season's victories between them. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
McLaren Mercedes at Mid-Season Jul 16, 2007
McLaren had what was arguably the most famous teammate battle in F1 history Alain Prost versus Ayrton Senna in 1988 and 1989. It seems some friction exists between Hamilton and Alonso. (Suite101.com)
Next step for Lewis| Jun 29, 2007
On the eve of this weekend's 70-laps contest around the tight, smooth and technical Magny-Cours track set in rural central France, it was interesting to note many comparisons made recently with a similar duel in the late 1980's between Frenchman Alain Prost and Brazilian Ayrton Senna, when both raced for McLaren. Prost said this week that he understood why people compared the two situations and said he felt sympathy for Alonso. (iAfrica.com)
Ferrari On Top of the Timesheets Jun 22, 2007
It wasn t since the 80 s when so many championship caliber drivers were racing at the same time with the likes of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet. 2007 therefore has the potential to be a classic season but only if Ferrari gets back into form. (Suite101.com)
McLaren tactics will backfire, says Prost Jun 21, 2007
Former Formula One world champion Alain Prost believes that McLaren are playing with fire in granting Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso equal status in the team. "I think it's a mistake to have two cars of the same status in the same team," the 52-year-old Frenchman was quoted as saying in Spanish daily El Pais on Monday. (People's Daily Online, China)
McLaren Domination Jun 21, 2007
Although the McLaren squad is having a dream season so far, Alain prost suggests that the team is facing more risk than meets the eye ... Recent reports have stated a caveat by former Mclaren driver and four times world champion Alain Prost. (Suite101.com)
Prost: McLarens equal status for drivers could backfire Jun 20, 2007
MADRID: Former Formula One world champion Alain Prost believes that McLaren are playing with fire in granting Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso equal status in the team ... Good old days: Filepic shows Alain Prost (right) and Michael Schumacher celebrating their first and second places respectively at the 1993 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton holds off tailgater Alonso Jun 19, 2007
F1 has not seen a rivalry like this since Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. Here we have the added dimension of the fairytale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Formula One: Hamilton again shows his control Jun 19, 2007
It is the team that allowed Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna to race each other for the title. The two became enemies. (International Herald Tribune)
The Mark of Lewis Hamilton Jun 18, 2007
Back in 1988, Senna, who didn t have a title yet, was paired with then two-times world champion Alain Prost. This season, Hamilton was paired with two-times champion Alonso. (Suite101.com)
Advantage Hamilton| Jun 15, 2007
But Dennis, familiar with the terrain after overseeing the great battles between McLaren team-mates Frenchman Alain Prost and Brazilian Ayrton Senna two decades ago, quickly moved to quash the suggestion that either driver was favoured by the team. Dennis said the remarks were taken out of context. (iAfrica.com)
This Week in Auto Racing June 15 - June 17 Jun 13, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007. Published: Jun 12, 2007Modified: Jun 12, 2007 12:56 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The real deal Jun 3, 2007
Oliver OwenSunday June 3, 2007Observer Sport Monthly. Silverstone, 11 June 2006. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Sport Monthly Jun 3, 2007
Silverstone, 11 June 2006. With England in the grip of World Cup fever, the crowd for the British Grand Prix is expected to be down on recent years. (Guardian Unlimited)
Alonso secures McLaren's 150th win May 28, 2007
" It was the McLaren team's first one-two finish at the famous race on the unforgiving Mediterranean street circuit since 1989, in the the heyday of Brazilian Ayrton Senna, who won, and Alain Prost of France, who was second. "I hit the barrier many times and I was fortunate that we've got a solid car," said Hamilton, who was told to take it easy by his team in the closing laps. "It's strong enough to take the hit. " Second win for the season It was Alonso's second win this season, following his... (Aljazeera.Net)
Formula One: Alonso and Hamilton lead McLaren at Monte Carlo May 28, 2007
Alonso joins the many multiple Monaco winners at the top of the history of his sport, like Juan Manuel Fangio or Niki Lauda, with two victories here, or Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Graham Hill with many more. Senna holds the record with six. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Alonso posts landmark F1 win for McLaren May 27, 2007
It was the McLaren team's first one-two finish at the famous race on the unforgiving Mediterranean street circuit since 1989, the heyday of Brazilian Ayrton Senna, who won, and Alain Prost of France, who was second. It was Alonso's second win this season, following his maiden win for the team in Malaysia, and the team's second one-two. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Sport)
Hamilton only has eyes on the big prize May 12, 2007
The first driver to stand on the podium in his first three races, an achievement unmatched even by greats such as Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, Hamilton has taken the sport by storm. He is level on 22 points at the top of the standings with double champion and team-mate Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen after three Grands Prix and with every chance of winning Sunday's first race of the European season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
1993 Alain Prost, Williams-Renault, 1:32:27 ... 1990 Alain Prost, Ferrari, 1:48:01 ... 1988 Alain Prost, McLaren-Honda, 1:48:43. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gilles Villeneuve: 25 Years Later May 8, 2007
"Gilles was the last great driver," Alain Prost said a year after the French-Canadian's death ... In the rain and fog of qualifying, Pironi could not avoid contact with the slow moving Renault of Alain Prost. (TSN.ca)
Shape up Kimi!| May 4, 2007
Great drivers during the high-tech era of Formula 1 like Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher often stayed with their engineers late into the evening to identify the smallest possible improvement in performance and handling. It was a crucial part of their success. (iAfrica.com)
