Prost Racing Team
Previously known as LIGIER, the team was bought by the four times world champion Alain Prost. Now the team's name is PROST RACING.
The team was founded in 1997 and participated in Melbourne, the first grand prix of the 1997 Formula One Championship. The team uses MUGEM HONDA as engines. The drivers are
1st. Olivier Panis
2nd. Nakano (Japanese)
The team is using the new tyres BRIDGESTONE. In only six Grand Prix the team is making success than ever did before.
NEWS ABOUT THE TEAM
(last updated 27/5/97)
Alain Prost is not happy with Nakano, the second driver and he wishes that he should be changed with Jean Alesi, the present Benetton Renault first driver or with Damon Hill, the present Arrows first driver. But the team has a deal with the engine suppliers that if they want the engines to be supplied Nakano must remain in the team.
Olivier Panis is doing well with teh car and shoul sign other contracts to remain with the Prost Racing Team.
Olivier Panis in the last race, Spain, increased six points to the team constructor's championship by finishing second.
