Alain Prost: Why Smooth was Fast

What is Alain Prost's driving style?

It is a Smooth Understeer driving style. This is why.

Alain Prost was a 4 time world champion in the 80s and 90s. Drivers would aggressively chuck the car into the corners with all four wheels sliding. However, Prost was one of the only drivers who were smooth and fast. When other drivers complained about understeer, he had the ability to rotate the car with ease. He was a more reserved driver in comparison to his aggressive teammate Jean Alesi in 1991. Let me explain why smooth was fast for Alain Prost.

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