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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took over the Brazilian GP’s spot on the Formula 1 calendar since its introduction. Following a provision calendar announcement in 2008, F1 drivers and teams got ready for their inaugural trip to the Yas Marina Circuit in 2009. Since then—except in 2011, 2012, and 2013—The Abu Dhabi GP has been the last race of the season. Yas Marina is, in every aspect, a modern-day track. Although it does nothing to rival the excitement of racing in Interlagos, it’s played a pretty good host to a few championship showdowns.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1338470" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1338470 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-20T131442Z_241423399_UP1EIBK10SG73_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1" width="1920" height="1194" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 20, 2022 General view at the start of the race REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">The inaugural race in 2009 became the first day-night race on the calendar. The following year saw the first champion-deciding race on the new circuit. Going into the race, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso was in the championship lead, followed by Red Bull’s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton was also in contention, but his chances seemed less likely. Vettel got pole position for the race and converted it into a race win. With Alonso managing only a P6, the German became the youngest championship winner.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The next title-deciding fight happened in 2016 between the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. As race day approached, Rosberg had a 12-point lead over Hamilton in the championship. Rosberg only needed a podium finish to win the championship, and that’s exactly what he did, despite some sly tactics employed by Hamilton. The Brit was in the lead with Rosberg in second, knowing fully well that if this continued, he’d lose the title. Hamilton started aching the field up, hoping the other drivers would catch Rosberg and challenge him for P2. That didn’t happen because Rosberg’s compatriot Vettel held his ground and brought the car home in P3. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">That became only the second season in Hamilton’s career where his teammate outperformed him. While Rosberg retired from F1 after the race, Hamilton kept his quest for title glory going. And it’s still on. Since then, the three-time champion has become a seven-time champion. Had it not been for things that happened in the most recent title showdown Abu Dhabi has seen, he could’ve been an eight-time champion.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was a culmination of a season-long, explosive battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They entered the race equal on points. With around 10 laps to go, it seemed like Hamilton would clinch his eighth title. But a late Safety Car and a questionable procedure followed during the SC period gave Verstappen the chance to steal the title from the Brit. Verstappen didn’t need a second invitation and clinched his maiden championship. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Scheduled from 24th to 26th November, the Abu Dhabi GP is Round 23 on the calendar. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have already sealed the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championship this season, but there may still be a lot to play for. The battles for P2 in both championships could be decided at Yas Marina, and so could the fight for P4 in the team standings.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Last time out, Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:23.824. He converted his pole to a win—a record 15th victory of the year, one he could break this season. Since 2015, the driver who qualified on pole has won the race. Considering the limited number of overtaking opportunities, qualifying is crucial in Abu Dhabi. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from the F1 action, F1’s weekend at Yas Marina is set to be a party. Popstar Ava Max is set to light up the stage on Thursday, followed by Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto the same night. To cap off the weekend and the 2023 F1 season, legendary rock band Foo Fighters will turn Yas Marina into party central!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Most Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Since the first Abu Dhabi GP in 2009, it has made its way into the calendar every year. The organizers have also signed a contract with F1 to host the season-ending race until at least 2030. In the 14 editions of the race, there have only been six winners, the most successful of whom is Lewis Hamilton, with 5 victories. During his time at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel won three of the five races at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen seems to be continuing Vettel’s Red Bull legacy, winning every edition since 2020. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from these three repeat winners, Kimi Raikkonen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) have crossed the line in P1 in Abu Dhabi.</span>
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<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver </b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Year(s)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Great Britain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
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<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sebastian Vettel</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2013</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Max Verstappen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Netherlands</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2020, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Past Constructors Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton is, without a doubt, the most successful driver in Abu Dhabi. With five pole positions and five wins, his stats at the circuit are better than anyone else. Rosberg and Bottas’ wins, in addition to Hamilton’s four for Mercedes, make the Brackley outfit the most successful constructor as well. But it shares that feat with Red Bull. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">During the turbo-hybrid era, Yas Marina was a Mercedes track. But before and after that period, Red Bull has predominantly done the dominating. With Vettel and Verstappen’s wins, Red Bull is the only other team to have won the Abu Dhabi GP more than once. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Hamilton won it in 2011 with McLaren, and Raikkonen in 2012 with Lotus.</span>
<table>
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<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Constructor</b></td>
<td><b>Years</b></td>
</tr>
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<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mercedes</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Red Bull</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit Details </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Yas Marina Circuit. It got half its name from the island it’s situated on—Yas Island. Cut by the mainland by a canal, there’s a marina right alongside the circuit. That’s where the second half of the name comes from. The circuit is one of the many designed by F1 commissioned designer Herman Tilke. Since the circuit was introduced in 2009, it has received mixed reviews. Some drivers like Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso found every corner unique, while drivers like Kimi Raikkonen didn’t hold back while saying how boring the track was—albeit in much harsher words. </span>

[caption id="attachment_854113" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-854113 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-11T130843Z_1564164271_UP1EHCB10IH6N_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1 qualifying at Abu Dhabi GP" width="1920" height="1150" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 11, 2021 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2017, Tilke suggested that they would change the track to increase the number of overtaking opportunities. Until then, the only place it was possible to complete an overtake was the 1.2km straight. Before the controversial 2021 title showdown happened, the changes were in place. As opposed to the 5.5km, 21-corner circuit it used to be, it’s now a 5.2km, 16-corner layout.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Turns 5 and 6 were a left-right chicane leading into Turn 7, a narrow hairpin. Now, Turn 4 to the hairpin—which is much wider—is a straight that leads into the 1.2km straight. Turns 11 to 14 had a similar layout pre-2021. 11 and 12 were a left-right chicane leading into two successive slow-speed lefts. That’s now been made into a sweeping, banked curve. In the final sector, Turns 18, 19, and 20 were made less tight to allow drivers to carry more speed through the previously slow corners. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A striking difference between Yas Marina and other tracks is its pit exit. Unlike other tracks with open exits, the one in Yas Marina dips under the circuit through a tunnel. It’s stayed the same over the years despite drivers calling it dangerous. The other changes to the track have worked to some extent, though. The last two editions of the race have seen more overtakes on average than the first 12. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Where to watch the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">If you’re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you’re tuning in from Brazil, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports’ Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tickets for the Abu Dhabi GP are available on <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3312-abu-dhabi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Official Formula 1 website</a>, on <a href="https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/formula1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yas Marina Circuit’s website</a>, as well as on the <a href="https://f1experiences.com/2023-abu-dhabi-grand-prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F1 Experiences website</a>. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality. </span>

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 &#8211; Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took over the Brazilian GP’s spot on the Formula 1 calendar since its introduction. Following a provision calendar announcement in 2008, F1 drivers and teams got ready for their inaugural trip to the Yas Marina Circuit in 2009. Since then—except in 2011, 2012, and 2013—The Abu Dhabi GP has been the last race of the season. Yas Marina is, in every aspect, a modern-day track. Although it does nothing to rival the excitement of racing in Interlagos, it’s played a pretty good host to a few championship showdowns. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; November 20, 2022 General view at the start of the race REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel The inaugural race in 2009 became the first day-night race on the calendar. The following year saw the first champion-deciding race on the new circuit. Going into the race, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso was in the championship lead, followed by Red Bull’s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton was also in contention, but his chances seemed less likely. Vettel got pole position for the race and converted it into a race win. With Alonso managing only a P6, the German became the youngest championship winner. The next title-deciding fight happened in 2016 between the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. As race day approached, Rosberg had a 12-point lead over Hamilton in the championship. Rosberg only needed a podium finish to win the championship, and that’s exactly what he did, despite some sly tactics employed by Hamilton. The Brit was in the lead with Rosberg in second, knowing fully well that if this continued, he’d lose the title. Hamilton started aching the field up, hoping the other drivers would catch Rosberg and challenge him for P2. That didn’t happen because Rosberg’s compatriot Vettel held his ground and brought the car home in P3.  That became only the second season in Hamilton’s career where his teammate outperformed him. While Rosberg retired from F1 after the race, Hamilton kept his quest for title glory going. And it’s still on. Since then, the three-time champion has become a seven-time champion. Had it not been for things that happened in the most recent title showdown Abu Dhabi has seen, he could’ve been an eight-time champion. The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was a culmination of a season-long, explosive battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They entered the race equal on points. With around 10 laps to go, it seemed like Hamilton would clinch his eighth title. But a late Safety Car and a questionable procedure followed during the SC period gave Verstappen the chance to steal the title from the Brit. Verstappen didn’t need a second invitation and clinched his maiden championship.  Scheduled from 24th to 26th November, the Abu Dhabi GP is Round 23 on the calendar. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have already sealed the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championship this season, but there may still be a lot to play for. The battles for P2 in both championships could be decided at Yas Marina, and so could the fight for P4 in the team standings. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; November 20, 2022 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Last time out, Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:23.824. He converted his pole to a win—a record 15th victory of the year, one he could break this season. Since 2015, the driver who qualified on pole has won the race. Considering the limited number of overtaking opportunities, qualifying is crucial in Abu Dhabi.  Apart from the F1 action, F1’s weekend at Yas Marina is set to be a party. Popstar Ava Max is set to light up the stage on Thursday, followed by Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto the same night. To cap off the weekend and the 2023 F1 season, legendary rock band Foo Fighters will turn Yas Marina into party central! Most Winners Since the first Abu Dhabi GP in 2009, it has made its way into the calendar every year. The organizers have also signed a contract with F1 to host the season-ending race until at least 2030. In the 14 editions of the race, there have only been six winners, the most successful of whom is Lewis Hamilton, with 5 victories. During his time at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel won three of the five races at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen seems to be continuing Vettel’s Red Bull legacy, winning every edition since 2020.  Apart from these three repeat winners, Kimi Raikkonen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) have crossed the line in P1 in Abu Dhabi.  Wins Driver  Nationality Year(s)  5 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019  3 Sebastian Vettel Germany 2009, 2010, 2013  Max Verstappen The Netherlands 2020, 2021, 2022  Past Constructors Winners Lewis Hamilton is, without a doubt, the most successful driver in Abu Dhabi. With five pole positions and five wins, his stats at the circuit are better than anyone else. Rosberg and Bottas’ wins, in addition to Hamilton’s four for Mercedes, make the Brackley outfit the most successful constructor as well. But it shares that feat with Red Bull.  During the turbo-hybrid era, Yas Marina was a Mercedes track. But before and after that period, Red Bull has predominantly done the dominating. With Vettel and Verstappen’s wins, Red Bull is the only other team to have won the Abu Dhabi GP more than once.  Hamilton won it in 2011 with McLaren, and Raikkonen in 2012 with Lotus.  Wins Constructor Years  3 Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  Red Bull 2009, 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit Details  The Yas Marina Circuit. It got half its name from the island it’s situated on—Yas Island. Cut by the mainland by a canal, there’s a marina right alongside the circuit. That’s where the second half of the name comes from. The circuit is one of the many designed by F1 commissioned designer Herman Tilke. Since the circuit was introduced in 2009, it has received mixed reviews. Some drivers like Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso found every corner unique, while drivers like Kimi Raikkonen didn’t hold back while saying how boring the track was—albeit in much harsher words.  Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; December 11, 2021 Ferrari&#8217;s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed In 2017, Tilke suggested that they would change the track to increase the number of overtaking opportunities. Until then, the only place it was possible to complete an overtake was the 1.2km straight. Before the controversial 2021 title showdown happened, the changes were in place. As opposed to the 5.5km, 21-corner circuit it used to be, it’s now a 5.2km, 16-corner layout. Turns 5 and 6 were a left-right chicane leading into Turn 7, a narrow hairpin. Now, Turn 4 to the hairpin—which is much wider—is a straight that leads into the 1.2km straight. Turns 11 to 14 had a similar layout pre-2021. 11 and 12 were a left-right chicane leading into two successive slow-speed lefts. That’s now been made into a sweeping, banked curve. In the final sector, Turns 18, 19, and 20 were made less tight to allow drivers to carry more speed through the previously slow corners.  A striking difference between Yas Marina and other tracks is its pit exit. Unlike other tracks with open exits, the one in Yas Marina dips under the circuit through a tunnel. It’s stayed the same over the years despite drivers calling it dangerous. The other changes to the track have worked to some extent, though. The last two editions of the race have seen more overtakes on average than the first 12.  Where to watch the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix  In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.  If you’re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you’re tuning in from Brazil, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports’ Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS. In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.  2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets Tickets for the Abu Dhabi GP are available on the Official Formula 1 website, on Yas Marina Circuit’s website, as well as on the F1 Experiences website. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality.

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<strong>Alain Prost’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong>

French former F1 driver Alain Prost is regarded as the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>'s greatest rival. He was offered a chance to race in the final race of the 1979 season for his debut, but declined.

After retirement, he entered a new team, Prost Racing, but never quite met success. In 2013, he joined the Renault e.Dams Formula E team and they went on to win the constructor's title.

Prost remained with them until 2017 when he was hired by Renault as a special adviser for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/renault/">Renault</a> Formula One Team.

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<strong>On-track Achievements</strong>

The Frenchman made his full-time debut in 1980 for McLaren, scoring points on his debut with 6th. For the 1981 season, he moved to Renault for three years, scoring a podium in his third race.

In the same year, five races later, he took a maiden win. 'The Professor', as he is fondly known, finished the season in 5th. His highest championship position for Renault was second.

In 1984, he returned to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/">McLaren</a>, partnering <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niki_Lauda">Niki Lauda</a>. He finished as the runner-up once again.

A year later, he went one better and bagged a maiden title ahead of Michele Alboreto. Prost repeated the same feat in 1986, effectively taking back-to-back titles.

But then in 1988, a certain Ayrton Senna arrived at McLaren and the rivalry was afoot. That year, he ended the season behind eventual champion, Senna.

In 1989, the roles were reversed, with Prost winning and Senna in 2nd. Eventually, in 1990, Prost had had enough of putting up with Ayrton so he left to join Ferrari. He lost the title, in a dramatic and controversial fashion but the deed was done.

After sitting out in 1992, he came back and clinched the 1993 championship ahead of bitter rival, Senna.

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<strong>Alain Prost's Endorsements</strong>

He has an estimated net worth of $185 million thanks to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings and endorsement deals in addition to his race earnings.

<strong>Charity</strong>

Back in 2005, Prost won a $500,000 legends charity race. The lineup boasted the likes of Emerson Fittipaldi, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Jody Scheckter, Johnny Cecotto and Mick Doohan. The foundations included UK Youth, Farm Africa, Meninos do Morumbi, Jurgen Klinsmann Foundation and Franz Beckenbauer Foundation among others.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">63</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Anne-Marie</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nyon, Switzerland</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">France</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Unknown</td>
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Alain Prost’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements French former F1 driver Alain Prost is regarded as the legendary Ayrton Senna&#8216;s greatest rival. He was offered a chance to race in the final race of the 1979 season for his debut, but declined. After retirement, he entered a new team, Prost Racing, but never quite met success. In 2013, he joined the Renault e.Dams Formula E team and they went on to win the constructor&#8217;s title. Prost remained with them until 2017 when he was hired by Renault as a special adviser for the Renault Formula One Team. On-track Achievements The Frenchman made his full-time debut in 1980 for McLaren, scoring points on his debut with 6th. For the 1981 season, he moved to Renault for three years, scoring a podium in his third race. In the same year, five races later, he took a maiden win. &#8216;The Professor&#8217;, as he is fondly known, finished the season in 5th. His highest championship position for Renault was second. In 1984, he returned to McLaren, partnering Niki Lauda. He finished as the runner-up once again. A year later, he went one better and bagged a maiden title ahead of Michele Alboreto. Prost repeated the same feat in 1986, effectively taking back-to-back titles. But then in 1988, a certain Ayrton Senna arrived at McLaren and the rivalry was afoot. That year, he ended the season behind eventual champion, Senna. In 1989, the roles were reversed, with Prost winning and Senna in 2nd. Eventually, in 1990, Prost had had enough of putting up with Ayrton so he left to join Ferrari. He lost the title, in a dramatic and controversial fashion but the deed was done. After sitting out in 1992, he came back and clinched the 1993 championship ahead of bitter rival, Senna. Alain Prost&#8217;s Endorsements He has an estimated net worth of $185 million thanks to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings and endorsement deals in addition to his race earnings. Charity Back in 2005, Prost won a $500,000 legends charity race. The lineup boasted the likes of Emerson Fittipaldi, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Jody Scheckter, Johnny Cecotto and Mick Doohan. The foundations included UK Youth, Farm Africa, Meninos do Morumbi, Jurgen Klinsmann Foundation and Franz Beckenbauer Foundation among others.  Age 63  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse Anne-Marie  Residence Nyon, Switzerland  Nationality France  Endorsements Unknown

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<h2><strong>Toto Wolff: 2021 Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong></h2>
Toto Wolff functions in the capacity of the Team Principal to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One</a> team. The Austrian joined the team in 2014 and has been with them ever since.

Wolff started his motorsport career in 1992 in the Austrian Formula Ford Championship. 2 years later, he won the 24 Hours Nürburgring in his category. Wolff even racked up a few wins here and there, in the FIA GT Championship and in the Italian GT Championship.

Wolff currently resides with his second wife, the Scottish racer, Susie Wolff. The two have a child together, in addition to two children from Toto's previous marriage to Stephani.

Wolff has two residences in the UK and Switzerland in Oxfordshire and Ermatingen, respectively.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-toto-wolff-everything-we-know-about-his-wife-children-and-personal-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Toto Wolff: Everything We Know About His Wife, Children and Personal Life</a>
<h2>Toto Wolff stats</h2>
Other accolades to his name are a runner-up in the Austrian Rally Championship in 2006, and the top spot in the 24-hour race in Dubai. In 2009, he also became a lap-record holder on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Porsche RSR.

After retirement, Wolff focused heavily on investment, even <a href="https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/team/management/toto-wolff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">founding</a> two companies. Both companies primarily focused on investments in the internet and technology sector.

However, from 2003 onwards Wolff concentrated on strategic investments in medium-sized industrial and listed companies. Some Investments include the German HWA AG that runs the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters race program for Mercedes-Benz.

Other investments include BRR Rallye Racing, one of the largest rally parts dealers in Europe. Wolff is also <a href="https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/team/management/toto-wolff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">co-owner</a> of a racing driver management company with former F1 champion Mika Häkkinen.
<h2>Toto Wolff's 2021 Net Worth</h2>
His net worth is believed to be nearly <a href="https://www.handelszeitung.ch/people/toto-wolff" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$580 million</a> (approximately).

As a Team Principal, Toto Wolff reportedly earns €8 million a year. At least, according to Austria’s Osterreich newspaper.

After joining Mercedes, he acquired a 30% stake in Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd.
<h2><b>Toto Wolff’s endorsements</b></h2>
As mentioned before, Toto Wolff has various investments. These include a share in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/williams/">Williams</a> F1 Team and even the Mercedes team itself.
<h2>Best Moments of Toto Wolff</h2>

<h2><strong>Toto Wolff: Foundations and charity work</strong></h2>
Wolff is <a href="http://marybendetfoundation.com/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vice Chairman</a> of the Mary Bendet Foundation, founded in memory of a school friend who was a role model for a generation of friends. The Foundation strives to make life better for children who are underprivileged.

Its projects include improving living conditions in day-care centers, dormitories, and playgrounds, creating joyful environments such as rehearsal studios, supporting talent by sponsoring scholarships, and inaugurating centers for blind and handicapped children to better prepare them for life.
<h2>How to contact Toto Wolff</h2>
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to get in touch with Toto Wolff. Wolff does not have an official website, and the same applies to his social media.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">49</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Susie Wolff</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Oxfordshire, England  Ermatingen, Switzerland</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Austrian</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Mercedes, Williams</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319"><a href="https://twitter.com/Susie_Wolff/status/617706515223445504" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">1.96m</a></td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td width="319">3</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
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<td width="319"><strong> Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Toto Wolff

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN &#8211; APRIL 26: Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff talks in the Team Principals Press Conference during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Toto Wolff: 2021 Net worth, salary and endorsements Toto Wolff functions in the capacity of the Team Principal to the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team. The Austrian joined the team in 2014 and has been with them ever since. Wolff started his motorsport career in 1992 in the Austrian Formula Ford Championship. 2 years later, he won the 24 Hours Nürburgring in his category. Wolff even racked up a few wins here and there, in the FIA GT Championship and in the Italian GT Championship. Wolff currently resides with his second wife, the Scottish racer, Susie Wolff. The two have a child together, in addition to two children from Toto&#8217;s previous marriage to Stephani. Wolff has two residences in the UK and Switzerland in Oxfordshire and Ermatingen, respectively. READ MORE- Toto Wolff: Everything We Know About His Wife, Children and Personal Life Toto Wolff stats Other accolades to his name are a runner-up in the Austrian Rally Championship in 2006, and the top spot in the 24-hour race in Dubai. In 2009, he also became a lap-record holder on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Porsche RSR. After retirement, Wolff focused heavily on investment, even founding two companies. Both companies primarily focused on investments in the internet and technology sector. However, from 2003 onwards Wolff concentrated on strategic investments in medium-sized industrial and listed companies. Some Investments include the German HWA AG that runs the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters race program for Mercedes-Benz. Other investments include BRR Rallye Racing, one of the largest rally parts dealers in Europe. Wolff is also co-owner of a racing driver management company with former F1 champion Mika Häkkinen. Toto Wolff&#8217;s 2021 Net Worth His net worth is believed to be nearly $580 million (approximately). As a Team Principal, Toto Wolff reportedly earns €8 million a year. At least, according to Austria’s Osterreich newspaper. After joining Mercedes, he acquired a 30% stake in Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. Toto Wolff’s endorsements As mentioned before, Toto Wolff has various investments. These include a share in the Williams F1 Team and even the Mercedes team itself. Best Moments of Toto Wolff Toto Wolff: Foundations and charity work Wolff is Vice Chairman of the Mary Bendet Foundation, founded in memory of a school friend who was a role model for a generation of friends. The Foundation strives to make life better for children who are underprivileged. Its projects include improving living conditions in day-care centers, dormitories, and playgrounds, creating joyful environments such as rehearsal studios, supporting talent by sponsoring scholarships, and inaugurating centers for blind and handicapped children to better prepare them for life. How to contact Toto Wolff Unfortunately, there is no easy way to get in touch with Toto Wolff. Wolff does not have an official website, and the same applies to his social media.  Age 49  Marital Status Married  Spouse Susie Wolff  Residence Oxfordshire, England  Ermatingen, Switzerland  Nationality Austrian  Endorsements Mercedes, Williams  Height 1.96m  Children 3  Ethnicity White   Championships 0

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