On the other side sat , the Brazilian prodigy in his prime. Senna drove with his soul. He believed that at 200 mph, he entered a spiritual dimension where he was closer to God. He was aggressive, mystical, and terrifyingly fast over a single lap. He had joined McLaren to prove he was not just a talent, but the master.
The professor. Prost was smoother, more analytical, and a master of race management. He understood that you win championships by finishing second when first is impossible. Prost famously preferred to save the car and tires, contrasting with Senna’s all-out attack. Their relationship, initially cordial, deteriorated into bitter acrimony as the season progressed. f1 1988 season
Senna | Win: Berger (Ferrari) The only non-McLaren win of the season. In Ferrari’s backyard, Senna led comfortably until he tangled with a backmarker (Jean-Louis Schlesser’s Williams, on his debut no less) at the Lesmo corners. Prost had retired with engine failure. Enzo Ferrari, watching from home, finally saw a red car win. It was also the last win for a turbocharged Ferrari and the last win for a turbo car in F1 history (until the hybrid era). The crowd invaded the track. On the other side sat , the Brazilian prodigy in his prime
For Ayrton Senna, 1988 was the year he ascended. He had tamed the Professor on his own turf. He had survived the politics, the pressure, and the rain. He was aggressive, mystical, and terrifyingly fast over