Happy birthday! Alain Prost turns 71 today

The iconic and legendary racing driver turns 71 on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed racing drivers of his generation.

Popular racing driver Alain Prost has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Prost, a cultural icon

Born Alain Marie Pascal Cattell Prost in Lorette on February 24, 1955, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Prost's not just a great racing driver, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alain Prost as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Alain, you're the best!

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