Alain Marie Pascal Prost (born 24 February 1955) is a French retired racingdriver. 

A four-time Formula 1 Drivers' Champion, from 1987 until 2001 he held the record for most Grand Prix victories until Michael Schumacher surpassed Prost's total of 51 victories at the 2001 Belgian GP. In 1999, Prost received the World Sports Award of the Century in the motor sport category.