Williams FW15C Renault V10 F1 Canon 2° Portuguese GP World Champion 1993
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Product information
| Driver name | Alain Prost |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Model size | 10cm |
| Product type | Formula 1 model car |
| Scale | 1:43 |
| Manufacturer | Spark |
| Manufacturer number | S7477 |
| Product number | 20-37477 |
Williams FW15C Renault V10 F1 Canon 2° Portuguese GP World Champion 1993
Newey’s High-Flyer
After Williams failed to reach a contractual agreement with reigning world champion Nigel Mansell at the end of 1992 and the Briton moved to the IndyCar Series, the team brought Alain Prost out of early retirement. After a year’s break, the Frenchman was under considerable pressure to succeed, as the Williams FW15c was the most advanced car of the 1993 season and the Renault V10 the most powerful engine on the grid. Adrian Newey and Patrick Head had pushed the limits of the electronics to the extreme and, in addition to active suspension and traction control, had also integrated the electronic ‘drive-by-wire’ throttle for the first time. Prost thus had the best possible conditions.
After ten races, the Frenchman already had seven victories to his name. The Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril could well decide the World Championship. Pole-sitter Damon Hill stalled at the start of the formation lap due to starter motor problems and had to start from the back of the grid. This meant Alain Prost started the race from the front of the field. After 30 laps, he conceded defeat to Michael Schumacher in the Benetton and, with second place, secured the points needed for his fourth World Championship title ahead of schedule. Whilst the Tricolore fluttered from Prost’s cockpit on the cool-down lap, Damon Hill – having started last – demonstrated with third place just how superior the Williams FW15c actually was that year.
GTIN/EAN: 9580006974778
GTIN/EAN: 9580006974778