Alain Prost 1989 Title
The Professor's third title came amid a legendary rivalry with Ayrton Senna.
Alain Prost won his third World Drivers' Championship in 1989 with McLaren, driving the Honda-powered MP4/5 alongside teammate Ayrton Senna. The title was decided by a collision at Suzuka, with Prost taking the championship by 16 points over Senna.
Quick Facts
- Points scored (raw total)
- 81
Lore & Background
Prost and Senna won all but one Grand Prix in 1988, with Senna taking the title by three points. Their fierce rivalry culminated in title-deciding collisions at Suzuka in 1989 and 1990, despite Prost's move to Ferrari in the latter, with Prost winning the former championship.
Reader's Guide
Prost's 1989 championship was his third overall, following his maiden title in 1985 and a successful defense in 1986. He returned to McLaren in 1984 after being sacked by Renault, finishing runner-up to teammate Niki Lauda by a record half-point.
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