The Race F1 Podcast

BONUS: Bring Back V10s revisits the 1993 Monaco GP

May 29, 2025
Dive into the thrilling world of the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix, where Ayrton Senna aimed for his sixth win on the iconic streets. Experience the drama of Alain Prost's jump start penalty and the chaos that ensued. Marvel at Michael Schumacher's breakout performance, leading to heartbreak. Delve into the evolving challenges of car reliability and traction control that shaped the race. Discover unique memorabilia with a limited edition watch crafted from Senna's Lotus car parts, bridging history and engineering in F1.
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INSIGHT

Prost's Controversial Jump Start Penalty

  • Alain Prost jumped the start and received a 10 second stop-go penalty at Monaco 1993.
  • The penalty was severe due to Monaco's difficulty in overtaking, influencing Prost's race heavily.
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Prost's Clutch Troubles and Stalls

  • Alain Prost stalled twice while serving his stop-go penalty due to clutch troubles.
  • There is ongoing debate whether clutch failure or driver error caused his repeated stalls.
ANECDOTE

Schumacher's Breakout Performance Cut Short

  • Michael Schumacher led the Monaco GP comfortably until hydraulic failure stopped his car at the hairpin.
  • Despite retiring, Schumacher was pleased to have challenged Prost and covered Senna, showing Benetton's progress.
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