Past Gas #170: F1’s Greatest Rivalries: Alain Prost & Ayrton Senna

Alain Prost was a fiery Frenchman, and an elite driver known for dominating the track like no driver before him. But along with his unrivaled success, The Professor had an extremely combustible personality and made more than one enemy on his path to glory. But how did this son of a small-town handyman become an F1 driver in the first place? What led to Prost’s legendary personal feud with Ayrton Senna? And how does Alain’s legacy stand up against recent greats like Schumacher and Hamilton? Today on Past Gas, the fastest Frenchman in F1 history - Alain Prost - and the feud that captivated the world of motorsport. More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.   Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get Valvoline for your car! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/pastgas. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listener’s today: 35% off site wide when you use the code “DRS” at https://cozyearth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices