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436 890002 - ALAIN PROST 1989
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436 8900002 Alain Prost 1989 - World Champions Collection


436 890002 - Alain Prost 1989 - World Champions Collection The 1/43 model of the McLaren MP4/5 as driven by Alain Prost in 1989 was released by Minichamps as part of the sought after World Champions Collection.

Model Status:rare
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Release Date:2009
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Alain Prost, World Champion 1989
Alain Prost drove the McLaren MP4/5 in 1989 winning 4 Grand Prix:- United States, French, British & Italian GP's.

Points for the 16 round season were awarded from the best 11 results.

With 9 points for a win, 6 for second & 4 for third
Alain Prost scored:- (6+6+6+9+9+9+6+6+9+6+4) = 76 Points.

Senna needed to beat Prost in the final 2 races to stand a chance of the championship, however, at the Japanese GP with 6 laps to go, Senna attempted an overtake at the chicane but Prost "closed the door" and they were both out. Senna re-started but was later disqualified

Alain Prost won the 1989 Driver's World Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, the 15th round of the season. Ayrton Senna was runner-up in the championship some 16 points adrift.
Alain Prost Canadian GP 1988 - Wikipedia
1989 Season Results - Alain Prost
BRA
SAN
MON
MEX
USA
CAN
FRA
GBR
GER
HUN
BEL
ITA
POR
SPN
JAP
AUS
2nd
2nd
2nd
5th
1st
DNF
1st
1st
2nd
4th
2nd
1st
2nd
3rd
DNF
DNF

McLaren won the 1989 Constructor's Championship.

Ayrton Senna was dominant in qualifying scoring 13 pole positions during the season.

At Phoenix, Ayrton Senna surpassed Jim Clarks pole position record claiming his 34th.

Gerhard Berger had a high speed crash at Tamburello, Imola resulting in a broken shoulder, rib and burns.

Nigel Mansell wins his debut race for Ferrari at the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Philippe Streiff suffered paralysis after a hugh accident in testing at Rio before the season started.

1989 Statistics
No of Races:
Grand Prix Wins:
Podiums:
Pole Positions:
Fastest Laps:
Points:
16 of 16
4
7
2
5
76
Career Statistics
Championships:
Grand Prix Wins:
Pole Positions:
First Grand Prix:
First Grand Prix Podium:
First Grand Prix Win:
4 (1985, 1986, 1989 & 1993)
51
33
Argentinian GP 1980
Argentinian GP 1981
French GP 1981
Related Links
World Champions Collection
1/43 McLaren Collection
1/43 Renault Collection
1/43 Ferrari Collection
1/43 Williams Collection
1989 Driver's Table
1989 Constructor's Table
Grand Prix Winners