Alain Prost is a retired French racing driver who is considered one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. Born on February 24, 1955, in Lorette, Loire, Prost competed in Formula 1 from 1980 to 1993. Prost won the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship four times (in 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1993), making him one of the sport's most successful drivers. Throughout his F1 career, Prost raced for several teams, including McLaren, Renault, Ferrari, and Williams.