Alain Prost, France

Prost was affectionately known as Le Professeur for his highly cerebral approach to racing. Starting his career behind the wheel of a sub-par Renault, Prost relied on strategy rather than speed to win four world titles--3 of which came in a sophisticated McLaren and the other in a Williams machine.

He registered a total of 51 wins and 106 podium finishes during a 13-year career that saw him lock horns with some of the best in the business, including Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna!

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