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: McLaren won 15 out of 16 races —a 93.75% win rate.

: Designed by Steve Nichols and Gordon Murray, the car featured a revolutionary low-profile design that forced drivers into a nearly reclined position.

October 26, 2023 Subject: A Retrospective on the 1988 FIA Formula One World Championship f1 1988

The 1988 Formula One season holds a mythical status in motorsport history for several reasons:

: Led by Steve Nichols and influenced by Gordon Murray , the chassis perfectly packaged Honda’s RA168E V6 turbo engine. : McLaren won 15 out of 16 races —a 93

At Estoril (Portugal), Senna attempted to squeeze Prost against the pit wall at high speed, nearly causing a collision. This incident solidified the deep animosity between the two. Prost won the race and the following round in Spain, setting up a climactic finale.

The 1988 season ran from April 3 to November 13, comprising 16 races. What followed was unprecedented. At Estoril (Portugal), Senna attempted to squeeze Prost

Driven by Senna and Prost, the McLaren MP4/4 achieved a level of dominance rarely seen before or since.

While McLaren as a team was untouchable, the internal battle between teammates turned into a "civil war". The history of F1: the 1980s | GRR - Goodwood