Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Alain Prost is celebrated today, February 24th, his 60th birthday.
Only Sebastian Vettel (four titles), Juan Manuel Fangio (five titles), and Michael Schumacher (seven titles) have equalled or surpassed his number of titles.
From 1987 until 2001 Prost held the record for most Grand Prix victories. Schumacher surpassed Prost's total of 51 victories at the 2001 Belgian Grand Prix.
His career: Won several karting titles Won the French Formula Renault title in 1976 Won the European Formula Renault title in 1977 Captured the French and European Formula 3 championships in 1979 Made his F1 debut with McLaren in 1980
In Formula 1: Contested 199 Grands Prix Won 51 races Captured 33 pole positions Clinched 41 best laps Scored 798.5 points Four-time Formula 1 World Champion
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