What if Senna had driven Prost's Ferrari in 1990?
The Ferrari 641 was competitive in 1990. Would Senna have crushed Prost with his own car?
The simulation's verdict
Ayrton Senna would have won the 1990 title in 87% of the 200 simulations.
Ayrton Senna
Alain Prost
Who finished ahead
Based on 200 simulations of the 1990 season. Numbers can vary each time you play.
Historical context
In 1990 the Senna-Prost rivalry reached its peak. The Frenchman had moved to Ferrari; Senna remained at McLaren. Both cars were very competitive. The title was decided controversially in Suzuka. Had Senna had the Ferrari, the battle would have been even more epic.
The driver
Ayrton Senna da Silva is considered by many to be the most talented driver in Formula 1 history. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he dominated the grid through the late 80s and early 90s with a blend of raw speed, unmatched wet-weather instinct and an almost mystical focus behind the wheel. He reached F1 in 1984 with the modest Toleman and dazzled straight away in the Monaco rain, closing on the leader when the race was stopped. Full profile →
How it's simulated
The engine recreates qualifying (Q1, Q2, Q3) and every Grand Prix with the ~20 real drivers of 1990, weighing each car's performance, driver skill, weather, safety cars and tyre wear. Learn how the simulator works →
Season
1990
Mode
One driver, different car
Car
Ferrari
Tags
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