15 July in Ferrari history: Alain Prost’s British Grand Prix victory

On 15 July 1990, Alain Prost won the British Grand Prix for Ferrari at Silverstone. The result completed three consecutive victories for the Frenchman, following his successes in Mexico and France.

Silverstone extends Prost’s winning sequence

Prost completed the 64-lap race 39.092 seconds ahead of Thierry Boutsen, with Ayrton Senna finishing third. It was his fourth victory of the season, adding to his earlier Brazilian Grand Prix success.

The sequence mattered because it showed Ferrari winning across several different circuits. Mexico, Paul Ricard and Silverstone each presented a different challenge, yet Prost emerged victorious at all three consecutive rounds.

Different fortunes for Ferrari’s teammates

Nigel Mansell did not finish his home Grand Prix, leaving Prost to deliver Ferrari’s points. The official result therefore tells two contrasting stories: another victory for one driver and a frustrating afternoon for the other.

For Prost, Silverstone became a central part of his 1990 championship challenge. His first Ferrari season would ultimately include five victories, with the British round completing its most successful uninterrupted run.

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