Atlas F1 - The 2001 Teams

Prost

The AP04 Car Specifications

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    Chassis: Carbon composite monocoque designed and manufactured at Prost Grand Prix.

    Front Suspension : Push rod operated torsion bars and carbon composite wishbones.

    Rear suspension : Push rod operated torsion bars and steel wishbones

    Brakes: Prost Grand Prix system. AP Racing calipers.

    Dampers : Sachs

    Transmission : Longitudinal semi-automatic seven-speed gearbox. Hand controlled AP Racing multi-plate carbon clutch.

    Race wheels : BBS forged magnesium alloy.

    Transmission: Longitudinal semi-automatic seven-speed gearbox. PGP design, manufactured by X-Trac. Hand controlled AP Racing multi-plate carbon clutch.

    Fuel system: ATL rubber fuel cell mounted within the monocoque structure behind the cockpit.

    Cooling system: symetric radiators in each side pod.

    Electronics : Magneti Marelli

    Electric system: 12-Volt system with light batteries.

    Tyres: Michelin.



    Engine Specification - Acer

    Number of Cylinders: 10

    Configuration: 90 degree vee

    Displacement: 2997 cc

    Cylinder Block: Aluminium

    Number of Main Bearings: 6

    Number of Camshafts: 4, OHC

    Camshaft Drive: Gears

    Number of Valves: 40

    Valve Mechanism: Pneumatic

    Ignition System: Magneti Marelli

    Injection: Magneti Marelli

    Oil System: Dry sump

    Weight: 105 kilograms



    Team Principals


    Alain ProstTeam Owner - Alain Prost
    Date of birth : February 24, 1955 at Saint-Chamond, French
    Residence : Yens sur Morges, Switzerland

    Grands Prix raced : 199
    Points : 798 1/2
    World titles : 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993
    Competitive debut : Formula Renault in 1976
    Formula One debut : Argentinian Grand Prix, 1980 with McLaren
    Sports : Cycling, golf and skiing

    Career Summary

    1980: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 15th (5 points)

    1981: F1 World Championship, for Renault, 5th (43 points, 3 wins)

    1982: F1 World Championship, for Renault, 4th (34 points, 2 wins)

    1983: F1 World Championship, for Renault, 2nd (57 points, 4 wins)

    1984: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 2nd (71,5 points, 7 wins)

    1985: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 1st (73/76 points, 5 wins)

    1986: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 1st (72/74 points, 4 wins)

    1987: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 4th (46 points, 3 wins)

    1988: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 2nd (87/105 points, 7 wins)

    1989: F1 World Championship, for McLaren, 1st (76/81 points, 4 wins)

    1990: F1 World Championship, for Ferrari, 2nd (71/73 points, 5 wins)

    1991: F1 World Championship, for Ferrari, 5th (34 points)

    1993: F1 World Championship, for Williams, 1st (99 points, 7 wins)

    1994/95: Public Relations work for Renault

    1996: Formula One Technical Advisor to McLaren

    1997: Took control of the former Ligier team on February 13, 1997

    1998: Team owner of Gauloises Prost Peugeot



    Joan VilladelpratManaging Director - Joan Villadelprat
    Date of birth : November 15, 1955 Spain

    Career Summary

    1979-80: Mechanic - Project Four Racing Ltd.

    1980-87: Mechanic - McLaren

    1987-89: Chief Mechanic - Ferrari

    1989-91: Team manager - Tyrrel

    1992-99: Factory manager\Operations Director - Benetton



    Henri DurandTechnical Director - Henri Durand
    Date of birth : August 21, 1960 France
    Nationality : French

    Career Summary

    1983 - 1987: Aerodynamics - Ligier

    1987 - 1990: Aerodynamics - Ferrari

    1990 - 2000: Head of the Aerodynamic team - McLaren



    John BarnardJohn Barnard
    Date of birth : May 4, 1946 England
    Nationality : British

    Career Summary

    1979-86: Technical Director - McLaren

    1986-89: Technical Director - Ferrari

    1990-91: Technical Director - Benetton

    1992: Technical Director - Toyota

    1992-97: Technical Director - Ferrari

    1997-98: Technical Director - Arrows

    1999: Exclusive consultant for Prost Grand Prix - B3 Technologies



    The Drivers

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    Heinz Harald
    Frentzen
    see bio
    Luciano Burti

    see bio
    Tomas Enge

    see bio
    Stephane Sarrazin

    see bio
    Jonathan Cochet

    see bio


    Team Milestones

    February 1997: Alain Prost acquires the Ligier Team and forms Prost Grand Prix. He signs a three-year contract with Peugeot for an exclusive engine supply starting from 1998.

    March 1997: The start of a 'transitional' season : Prost Grand Prix is still based in its small premises of Magny Cours and the Prost JS45, powered by a Mugen-Honda engine, makes its debut at the Australian GP. Olivier Panis and Shinji Nakano share driving duties.

    June 1997: Panis, who had just scored second place at the Spanish GP, is injured at the Canadian GP. He is replaced for the following 7 races by Jarno Trulli.

    September 1997: Prost Grand Prix starts construction of a new factory in the Paris suburb of St.Quentin en Yvelines. Work proceeds at record pace.

    November 1997: The team finishes the Championship with a total of 21 points and takes 7th place in the Constructors' Championship.

    January 1998: The Prost Peugeot AP01, the first car entirely designed and constructed by Prost Grand Prix, is unveiled. Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli are the official drivers for the 1998 season.

    March 1998: Prost Grand Prix moves into the new factory. The 80 plus staff rapidly increases in the drawing, RD and IT offices, while machinery of the highest technical level is installed. By June the personnel reaches 150.

    June 1998: The factory now fully operational, the following six months are devoted to a restructuring programme involving the team's resources and work methods.

    July 1998: Contract with B3 Technologies and its principal John Barnard. John becomes exclusive technical consultant to Prost Grand Prix with a team of 30 people directly involved in the development of the APO2.

    October 1998: At the end of a difficult but constructive first season, Gauloises Prost Peugeot is classified 9th in the Constructors' Championship, with 1 hard-fought point obtained by Trulli at the Belgian GP.

    March 1999: An all-new project, the Prost Peugeot AP02, designed by Loic Bigois in collaboration with B3 Technologies makes its debut at the Australian GP. Panis and Trulli continue as the team's drivers.

    June 1999: Prost Grand Prix strengthens its technical structure by recruiting Alan Jenkins as Technical Director. Jenkins' integration is aimed at giving the team long term stability and development.

    November 1999: Gauloises Prost Peugeot closes the season in 7th place in the Constructors' Championship, with 9 points, Trulli's 2nd place at the European Grand Prix being their best result.

    January 2000: Prost Grand Prix consolidates its structure, with a workforce reaching 250. Formation of Prost Design, a joint venture between LV Capital (Group LVMH) and Prost Development, aimed at creating and marketing a range of quality Prost-branded products.

    1st February 2000: Presentation of the Prost Peugeot AP03 and of Gauloises Prost Peugeot 2000 drivers Jean Alesi and Nick Heifeld at the Barcelona circuit.

    2000: Engine suppliers Peugeot announce they are quitting Formula 1 completely, later in the year Brazilian former GP driver Pedro Diniz buys "significant" stake in the team. Spaniard Joan Villadelprat joins as managing director with Frenchman Henri Durand appointed technical director. Ferrari engines secured for 2001.


    Related Links

    The official Prost Grand Prix web site
    The official Heinz Harald Frentzen web site
    The official Luciano Burti web site
    Prost F1 Statistics on FORIX

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