Senna Versus Prost

In the late eighties and early nineties, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes - and the most deadly rivalry ever witnessed in sport. Two of Formula One's most honoured champions and iconic figures drove together for McLaren for two seasons, and their acrimonious and hostile relationship extended even after one of them had left the team. ALAIN PROST, France's only F1 world champion, the intelligent, smooth driver with the epithet 'Le Professeur'. AYRTON SENNA, the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo who would become the most intense and ruthless racing driver the world has ever seen. It was a story that would have a tragic ending. As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement, and public spats followed, culminating in Prost accusing Senna of deliberately trying to ride him off the circuit, and fearful that the Brazilian would get someone killed with his daring overtaking feats. And the final, sad act of this drama happened at the San Marino Grand prix at Imola in May 1994, when Senna was killed. Featuring a rare interview with Prost, and insight from Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Sir Frank Williams, Bernie Ecclestone, Derek Warrick, Johnny Herbert, Gerhard Berger, plus McLaren insiders and other F1 figures, Malcolm Folley provides us with a breath-taking account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries. The behind-the-scenes story of the most deadly rivalry in world sport.In the late eighties and early nineties, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes - and the most deadly rivalry ever witnessed in sport. Two of Formula One's most honoured champions and iconic figures drove together for McLaren for two seasons, and their acrimonious and hostile relationship extended even after one of them had left the team.ALAIN PROST, France's only F1 world champion, the intelligent, smooth driver with the epithet 'Le Professeur'.AYRTON SENNA, the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo who would become the most intense and ruthless racing driver the world has ever seen.It was a story that would have a tragic ending.As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement, and public spats followed, culminating in Prost accusing Senna of deliberately trying to ride him off the circuit, and fearful that the Brazilian would get someone killed with his daring overtaking feats. And the final, sad act of this drama happened at the San Marino Grand prix at Imola in May 1994, when Senna was killed.Featuring a rare interview with Prost, and insight from Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Sir Frank Williams, Bernie Ecclestone, Derek Warrick, Johnny Herbert, Gerhard Berger, plus McLaren insiders and other F1 figures, Malcolm Folley provides us with a breath-taking account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries. Cover Table of Contents Title By the Same Author Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Prologue JE NE REGRETTE RIEN Chapter 1 DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON Chapter 2 LITTLE NAPPER Chapter 3 BOY FROM BRAZIL Chapter 4 JOYLESS SUMMER Chapter 5 FIGHTING WITH SENNA – AN ENGLISHMAN'S TALE Chapter 6 HOW PROST PROFITED FROM THE SACK Chapter 7 STORMY MONACO Chapter 8 CHAMPION DU MONDE Chapter 9 STREET FIGHTING MAN Chapter 10 BIRTH OF THE DREAM TEAM? Chapter 11 THE DAY SENNA TOSSED AWAY $1,500,000 Chapter 12 MISSING IN ACTION Chapter 13 BETRAYAL Chapter 14 DRIVEN OUT Chapter 15 SUZUKA I: ROAD RAGE Chapter 16 SUZUKA II: REVENGE Chapter 17 HOW SENNA MOCKED PROST WITH ROAD KILL Chapter 18 MAY DAY Epilogue Acknowledgements Bibliography DRIVING RECORDS OF ALAIN PROST AND AYRTON SENNA Index