Prost–Senna rivalry
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The Prost–Senna rivalry was a Formula One rivalry between French driver Alain Prost and Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna. The rivalry was at its most intense during the period in which they were teammates at McLaren-Honda in the 1988 and the 1989 seasons, and continued when Prost joined Ferrari in 1990.[1] The relationship between the drivers was viewed by commentators as polarising and fierce, with confrontations between the drivers a regular occurrence.[2]
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As teammates, Prost and Senna won 25 of the 32 races held during the 1988 and 1989 seasons. Senna had 14 victories and 26 pole positions, whilst Prost had 11 victories and 4 pole positions. On the other hand, Prost amassed 163 (186) points, 25 podiums and set 12 fastest laps whilst Senna amassed 150 (154) points, 18 podiums and set 6 fastest laps. They each won one World Championship. After their time as teammates, Senna amassed 21 victories to Prost's 12. During the ten-year period (1984–1993) in which both drivers were active, Senna won three championships while Prost won four during the same period, including a one-year sabbatical by Prost during 1992.