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.
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |