Comments on: “Senna versus Prost” – read the review and win one of six copies

By: lecho

lecho — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:24:19 +0000

And particullary what, beside British supporters’ sympathy and general fan’s sympathy with Mansell as a driver and a person makes him a better driver than Hakkinen was? I see that people are often underrating the lad. Same goes with Hill and especially Alonso, who is once described as the hottest talent after Schumacher and the best driver around here, a moment ago some say that he’s a shelf lower than Mansell or Prost. So what’s with him finally?

By: dave

dave — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:33:50 +0000

Just check out the races from 86/87 – Mansell had Piquet for breakfast – remember Silverstone?

Mansell effectively ended Piquet’s career – ironic when you think that in F3 – Mansell, according to Piquet – was one of the ****** at the back of the grid! How sweet that Mansell crushed the brazilian – arguably one of the most unpopular drivers (with his peers) ever to sit on the F1 grid.

By: dave

dave — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:27:39 +0000

Did you ever watch the 88/89 seasons? If you seriously think Prost only beat Senna in France start with Mexico 88 (available on Youtube) a comprehensive beating for Senna with Prost absolutely supreme.

The Mclaren guys from that time also knew the facts: Senns could do the 110% qualifying lap and was peerless – But over 60 laps of a race Prost was his master – just watch the races and you’ll see how Senna scarpers off from pole and then slowly but surely Prost reels him in – Most are available on Youtube.

Also check out fastest lap stats etc. for those two seasons – simple conclusion: Prost was faster in race trim.

By: hank

hank — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:57:20 +0000

Prost in the same league as Senna? Check out the statistics!!! Prost only really won at Le Castellet. Look at the facts !
The only one who could ever challenge Senna was Mansell NOT PROST !

By: hank

hank — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:39:12 +0000

SHAME ON FOLLLEY !!!! Shame on Prost.
You never even came close Alain and you know it!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:35:31 +0000

Totally agree Gareth, I was a little bemused by that too. It should have either been the suzuka 89 coming together or a side by side shot of them going down the main straight at Estoril in 1988

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:30:59 +0000

Funny thing is (responding to Ayrton’s comments here) as a Prost fan, I feel the same way about Senna now. I used to detest the guy but he would have to come in as my number 2 now. Without the other, neither man would be the legend they are today. Two sides of the same coin. I didn’t even know this book existed until I saw it in the book shop yesterday and gasped in delight and bought it immediately.

By: Why not Piquet?

Why not Piquet? — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:26:53 +0000

Iam Brazilian but I wasn’t a Senna fan. I see ppl talking about Senna just was great because had great rivals at his time (ppl says Nigel, Alain and Michael)but and Nelson Piquet? I don’t know why England thinks that Nigel was beter than Piquet. Nigel won just one year, Nelson three. Nelson was much better driver or, as Nelson said: “I won 3 times, Mansell lost 2″ – Remember 86 and 87

By: Why not Piquet?

Why not Piquet? — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:20:10 +0000

I am Brazilian but I wasn

By: Aquatic Mammal

Aquatic Mammal — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:37:52 +0000

Who won?