Alain Prost Net Worth is a French former Formula One racing driver widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in motorsport history. Nicknamed “The Professor” for his intelligent, calculated approach to racing, he won four Formula One World Drivers’ Championships and recorded 51 Grand Prix victories during his career. From his early days in karting to championship-winning seasons with McLaren and Williams, Prost built a reputation for precision, consistency and strategic thinking. His legendary rivalry with Ayrton Senna remains one of the most memorable chapters in Formula One history.
Alain Prost Net Worth Quick Bio
Profile Detail
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Full Name
Alain Marie Pascal Prost
Popular Name
Alain Prost
Nickname
The Professor (Le Professeur)
Height
Approximately 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Date of Birth
24 February 1955
Age
71 years old as of October 2026
Birthplace
Near Saint-Chamond, Loire, France
Nationality
French
Profession
Former racing driver, motorsport team owner and consultant
Famous For
Winning four Formula One World Championships
World Championship Titles
1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993
Grand Prix Wins
51
Grand Prix Starts
202
Weight
Current weight not reliably confirmed
Hair Color
Grey / white in recent years
Eye Color
Not reliably confirmed
Father
André Prost
Mother
Marie-Rose Prost
Brother
Daniel Prost
Marital Status
Previously married to Anne-Marie Prost
Children
Nicolas Prost, Sacha Prost and Victoria Prost
Estimated Net Worth
Around $100 million, according to a published celebrity-wealth estimate; not independently verified
Education
Left school to pursue a professional racing career
Main Racing Teams
McLaren, Renault, Ferrari and Williams
Retirement from Formula One
End of the 1993 season
Social Media
Official personal Instagram account not confirmed
Known For Outside Racing
Motorsport management, team ownership and Formula E involvement
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A Alain Prost Timeline
Year / Date
Major Event
24 February 1955
Born in the Loire region of France.
Around 1969
Discovered kart racing as a teenager and developed an interest in motorsport.
1976
Won the French Formula Renault championship.
1978–1979
Achieved major success in Formula Three, including the European title in 1979.
1980
Made his Formula One debut with McLaren.
1981
Joined Renault and won his first Formula One Grand Prix at the French Grand Prix.
1983
Finished second in the Formula One World Championship.
1985
Won his first Formula One World Championship with McLaren.
1986
Won his second consecutive world title.
1989
Secured his third world championship amid his famous rivalry with Ayrton Senna.
1990
Joined Ferrari and finished runner-up in the championship.
1993
Won his fourth world championship with Williams-Renault.
1993 season end
Retired from Formula One as a driver.
1997
Established Prost Grand Prix, his own Formula One team.
2001
Prost Grand Prix ceased competing in Formula One.
2010s
Became involved in Formula E through the e.dams team and continued working in motorsport.
2026
Remains remembered as one of Formula One’s most successful drivers.
Alain Prost Family
Family Member
Details
Father
André Prost
Mother
Marie-Rose Prost-Karatchian
Brother
Daniel Prost (1953–1986)
Former Wife
Anne-Marie Prost; married in 1980
Son
Nicolas Prost, born 18 August 1981; racing driver
Son
Sacha Prost, born 30 May 1990
Daughter
Victoria Prost, born 10 April 1996
Daughter’s Mother
Bernadette Cottin
Grandchildren
Public biographies report that Alain Prost has grandchildren through his sons
