Honoring a Racing Legend: Alain Prost’s Tribute to Ayrton Senna

Four-time Formula 1 world champion, Alain Prost, has paid tribute to his late rival and friend, Ayrton Senna, on the 31st anniversary of his tragic passing. Just days before the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, Prost shared a heartfelt post featuring a photo of the two drivers, accompanied by the single word, “remembering.

The Unforgettable Rivalry Between Two Racing Giants

The rivalry between these two racing legends is often hailed as one of the fiercest in the sport’s history. In 1988, Senna joined Prost at McLaren, and their partnership proved to be so dominant that they won an impressive 15 out of 16 Grand Prix races that season.

The following year, the competition between them reached new heights, culminating in a controversial move by Senna during the 1989 San Marino Grand Prix. This incident, which Senna believed violated an agreement they had made before the race, ignited a fierce rivalry that would endure until Prost’s retirement in 1993.

Despite the intense competition, their relationship evolved over time. In 1993, Prost won the championship with a podium finish in Adelaide, and Senna, who won the race, raised Prost’s arm in a gesture of sportsmanship that marked a turning point in their relationship.

Sometimes I admit I was frightened by him; he was prepared to do anything,” Prost said about their relationship. Today, Prost can look back on their story and say it was wonderful.

A Lasting Legacy: The Impact of Senna’s Untimely Death

Senna’s untimely death in 1994 left a lasting impact on the racing world. In March of this year, Prost admitted that he had considered closing his social media due to the daily messages related to his rivalry with Senna – many of which were hostile.

Despite the challenges, Prost’s biggest fan base on social media is from Brazil, where a mural of Senna was revealed at the Miami Grand Prix last year. The mural, created by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra, now stands as a lasting tribute to Senna at the Miami International Autodrome.