Alain Prost
French racing driver (born 1955)
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Summary
Alain Prost was born on February 24, 1955[1], in Lorette[2]. He has worked as a racing automobile driver[3] and Formula One driver[4]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,383 views/month, #5,559 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Nicolas Prost[6]
- Country of citizenship: France[7]
- Native language: French[8]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[9], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], Formula One World Champion[11], Order of the Southern Cross[12], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Alain Prost[15]
- Sport: auto racing[16]
- Family name: Prost[17]
- Given name: Alain[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alain Prost[19]
- Commons gallery: Alain Prost[20]
- Participant in: 24 Hours of Le Mans[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22], French[23]
- Nickname: The Professor[24]
- Birth name: Alain Marie Pascal Prost[25]
- Country for sport: France[26]
- Name in native language: Alain Prost[27]
- Different from: Alain Prost[28]
- Height: 166 cm[29]
- Competition won: 1985 Formula One World Drivers' Championship[30], 1989 Formula One World Drivers' Championship[31], 1993 Formula One World Drivers' Championship[32], 1986 Formula One World Drivers' Championship[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[34]
Why It Matters
Alain Prost has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Alain Prost born?
Alain Prost was born in Lorette[2].
What did Alain Prost do for work?
Alain Prost worked as a racing automobile driver[3] and Formula One driver[4].
What awards did Alain Prost receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[9], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], Formula One World Champion[11], and Order of the Southern Cross[12].