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Nicolas Jean Prost (born 18 August 1981) is a French professional racing driver. He competed in the FIA Formula E Championship between 2014 and 2018. Previously, he was a longstanding racer in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Lotus Rebellion Racing. He competes in the Andros Trophy.

Key Information

Prost was a reserve driver for the now defunct Lotus F1 team. He is a son of four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost.

Early life

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Born in Saint-Chamond, Loire, and despite being the oldest son of four-time Formula One World Drivers' champion Alain Prost and his wife Anne-Marie,[1] he started his career at the late age of 22 in Formula Campus. He was born two days after his father had competed in the 1981 Austrian Grand Prix. Like his father, Prost is a golfer, and has won numerous tournaments during his tenure at Columbia University in New York.[citation needed]

Career

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Formula Three

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In 2006, Prost joined Racing Engineering to contest in the Spanish Formula Three Championship. He won one race and had six podiums, which earned him fourth place in the championship as well as the best rookie title.

In 2007, Prost finished third in the Spanish Formula Three Championship with two wins, one pole and seven podiums.

Euro Formula 3000

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In 2008, Prost joined Bull Racing and won the Euroseries 3000 championship in his first year with one win, two poles and seven podiums.[1]

A1 Grand Prix

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For A1 GP season 3 (2007–2008), Prost was the rookie driver for Team France.

For A1 GP season 4 (2008–2009), Prost was still the rookie driver and topped every single rookie sessions. He was promoted to racing driver for the end of the season and showed that he had the pace to fight on top. The team issued in a statement at the end of the seasons that he should be driving the entire 2009–2010 season.

Sports car racing

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24 Hours of Le Mans

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In 2007, Prost competed with Team Oreca in a Saleen S7-R with Laurent Groppi and Jean-Philippe Belloc and finished fifth in his category.[citation needed]

In 2009, Prost raced for the first time in the LMP1 category, with Speedy Racing Team Sebah. He drove a great race, especially on Sunday morning with a stunning quadruple stint which moved the car from eighth to fifth. Unfortunately, a gearbox problem later dropped the car to 14th.[citation needed]

After a difficult year in 2010, where he nonetheless drove the fastest lap of rebellion cars, Prost had a great race in 2011. Prost and his teammates Jani and Bleekemolen finished sixth and first in the unofficial petrol class.[citation needed]

In the 80th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2012, Prost and the Rebellion Racing Team got the fourth place in the LM-P1 class along with his co-drivers Neel Jani and Nick Heidfeld, their Lola B12/60 Coupe Toyota covered a total of 367 laps (3,108.123 miles), in the Circuit de la Sarthe. Prost drove the last stage of the competition.[2]

Le Mans Series

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In 2009, Prost participated in the European Le Mans Series for Speedy Racing Team Sebah alongside Marcel Fässler and Andrea Belicchi. The trio finished 5th in the championship. Since 2010, he is racing in the European Le Mans Series for Rebellion Racing alongside Swiss racing driver Neel Jani.

FIA World Endurance Championship

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The Lola B12/60 that Prost drove in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.

In 2012 and 2013, Prost competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Rebellion Racing in a LMP1-class Lola B12/60 Toyota. With his mate Neel Jani, they won nine races in these two years in the LMP1 privateer category. He will race the new Rebellion R-One in the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship season. Prost has won the first four races of 2014 in the LMP1-L Category and has already clinched the title in the category.[citation needed]

American Le Mans Series

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Prost clinched back to back victories at Petit Le Mans in 2012 and 2013. He also finished third in the Sebring 12 Hours in 2013.

Andros Trophy

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During the 2009–2010 winter, Prost participated to the famous Andros Trophy ice racing series in the electrical car category. He clinched the championship with five poles, six wins, and eighteen podiums out of 21 races. He successfully defended his title during the 2010–2011 winter.

In 2011–2012, Prost joined his dad in the works Dacia team and claimed the rookie title in the main series.

Formula One

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Prost testing for Lotus in 2013.

In 2010, Prost drove a Renault F1 for the first time in Magny-Cours and impressed the team, beating his daily opponent by more than two seconds.[citation needed]

In 2011, Prost joined the gravity management structure and remained a driver for Lotus Renault F1. He drove some test sessions and straight line tests for the team, as well as some commercial roadshows.[citation needed]

In 2012, Prost remained a part of the Lotus Renault program and on 4 October 2012 it was announced that he would be testing with Lotus Renault Formula One during the young driver test at Abu Dhabi.[3]

In 2013, Prost was still test and development driver for Lotus. He drove the rookie test in Silverstone where he posted the absolute fastest lap among the rookies and was only three tenths behind Vettel in the Red Bull.[citation needed]

In 2014, Prost remained test and development driver for Lotus.[citation needed]

Formula E

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Prost racing in the 2014 Punta del Este ePrix

On 30 June 2014, Prost signed up for the inaugural FIA Formula E Championship with the team e.dams Renault.[4] At the first race in Beijing, Prost became the first man to achieve a pole position in Formula E. He led the race until the last lap in the last corner where he was involved in a heavy crash with Nick Heidfeld. Prost turned into Heidfeld's car when he was being challenged into the last corner, lunging Heidfeld's car into a barrier. He later apologised for the incident.[5] He was subsequently given a ten place grid penalty for the following race in Malaysia.[6] In the second race in Putrajaya, Malaysia, he took pole position again but was given a ten place grid penalty carried from the previous race. He took his first win in Miami, despite a late challenge from Scott Speed. He would end up finishing the season in sixth place in the standings. The following season would be the highlight of his Formula E career, as he had finished third in the final standings of the 2015-16 Formula E championship.[citation needed]

Racing record

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Races Poles Wins F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2004 Formula Renault 2000 Germany PlayStation Junior Team Oreca 2 0 0 0 0 5 40th
2005 French Formula Renault 2.0 Graff Racing 16 0 0 0 0 43 9th
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 NC
Formula Renault 3.5 Series DAMS 2 0 0 0 0 0 NC
FFSA GT Championship Exagon Engineering 4 2 0 1 2 NC NC
2006 Spanish Formula 3 Championship Racing Engineering 16 0 1 0 5 83 4th
2007 Spanish Formula 3 Championship Campos Racing 16 1 2 1 6 102 3rd
24 Hours of Le Mans - GT1 Team Oreca 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 5th
2008 Euroseries 3000 Bull Racing 15 2 1 0 6 60 1st
2008–09 A1 Grand Prix A1 Team France 8 0 0 0 0 47 5th
2009 Le Mans Series Speedy Racing 5 0 0 0 1 14 5th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 12th
2009–10 Andros Trophy - Électrique Class Team Pilot 21 5 6 7 18 250 1st
2010 FIA GT1 World Championship Matech Competition 4 0 0 0 0 0 49th
Le Mans Series Rebellion Racing 5 0 0 0 2 52 5th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
2010–11 Andros Trophy - Électrique Class Team Pilot 28 8 8 7 23 332 1st
2011 Le Mans Series Rebellion Racing 5 2 0 1 2 37 3rd
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 6th
Intercontinental Le Mans Cup 6 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
2012 FIA World Endurance Championship Rebellion Racing 8 0 0 0 1 86.5 4th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
American Le Mans Series - P1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A NC
2013 Formula One Lotus F1 Team Test driver
FIA World Endurance Championship Rebellion Racing 7 0 0 0 1 60 6th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 39th
American Le Mans Series - P1 2 1 2 1 2 48 5th
2014 FIA World Endurance Championship Rebellion Racing 8 0 0 0 0 64.5 10th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
2014–15 Formula E e.dams Renault 11 2 1 1 2 89 6th
2015 FIA World Endurance Championship Rebellion Racing 6 0 0 0 0 14.5 14th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 23rd
Stock Car Brasil Prati-Donaduzzi 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2015–16 Formula E Renault e.dams 10 1 2 1 3 115 3rd
2016 FIA World Endurance Championship Rebellion Racing 4 0 0 0 0 25.5 14th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 29th
2016–17 Formula E Renault e.dams 12 0 0 1 0 93 6th
Andros Trophy - Électrique Class Rebellion Racing 7 0 0 0 0 178 8th
2017 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 Vaillante Rebellion 8 4 1 0 7 168 3rd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 14th
2017–18 Formula E Renault e.dams 12 0 0 0 0 8 19th
Andros Trophy - Elite Pro Class DA Racing 4 0 0 0 0 200 14th
Trophée Andros 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Andros Trophy - Elite Pro Class Exagon Engineering 11 0 0 2 0 545 7th
2019–20 Andros Trophy - Elite Pro Class DA Racing 10 1 1 1 2 462 5th
2020 French GT4 Cup - Pro-Am CMR 12 2 0 0 6 143 4th
2020–21 Andros Trophy - Elite Pro Class DA Racing 11 0 0 0 4 489 5th
2021 French GT4 Cup - Pro Am CMR 12 2 0 1 4 108 5th
Ultimate Cup Series - Challenge Monoplace 17 6 4 4 17 444 1st
2021–22 Andros Trophy - Elite Pro Class DA Racing 9 0 0 0 1 449 6th
2022 Ultimate Cup Series - Challenge Monoplace CMR 18 10 ? ? 15 479 1st
2023 Ultimate Cup Series - Sprint GT Touring Challenge - C4A CMR 2 1 1 2 2 42 7th
2023–24 Middle East Trophy - GTX Toro Verde GT
2024 Ultimate Cup Series - Proto P3 CMR 5 0 0 0 0 18.5 19th
2025 Middle East Trophy - GT4 Team CMR
European Endurance Prototype Cup Cogemo Racing 6 2 2 0 2 63 5th
2025–26 24H Series Middle East - GTX Team CMR

As Prost was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points.

24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2007 France Team Oreca France Laurent Groppi
France Jean-Philippe Belloc
Saleen S7-R GT1 337 10th 5th
2009 Switzerland Speedy Racing Team
United Kingdom Sebah Automotive
Italy Andrea Belicchi
Switzerland Neel Jani
Lola B08/60-Aston Martin LMP1 342 14th 12th
2010 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Switzerland Neel Jani
United States Marco Andretti
Lola B10/60-Rebellion LMP1 175 DNF DNF
2011 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Switzerland Neel Jani
Netherlands Jeroen Bleekemolen
Lola B10/60-Toyota LMP1 338 6th 6th
2012 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Germany Nick Heidfeld
Switzerland Neel Jani
Lola B12/60-Toyota LMP1 367 4th 4th
2013 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Germany Nick Heidfeld
Switzerland Neel Jani
Lola B12/60-Toyota LMP1 275 39th 7th
2014 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Germany Nick Heidfeld
Switzerland Mathias Beche
Rebellion R-One-Toyota LMP1-L 360 4th 1st
2015 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Germany Nick Heidfeld
Switzerland Mathias Beche
Rebellion R-One-AER LMP1 330 23rd 10th
2016 Switzerland Rebellion Racing Germany Nick Heidfeld
Brazil Nelson Piquet Jr.
Rebellion R-One-AER LMP1 330 29th 6th
2017 Switzerland Vaillante Rebellion Brazil Bruno Senna
France Julien Canal
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 340 16th 14th

Complete Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DC Points
2005 Graff Racing ZOL
1

25
ZOL
2

16
VAL
1

25
VAL
2

24
LMS
1

LMS
2

BIL
1

BIL
2

OSC
1

OSC
2

DON
1

DON
2

EST
1

EST
2

MNZ
1

MNZ
2

42nd 0

Le Mans Series results

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Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 Rank Points
2009 Speedy Racing Team
Sebah Automotive
LMP1 Lola B08/60 Aston Martin 6.0 L V12 CAT
7
SPA
8
ALG
Ret
NÜR
6
SIL
2
10th 14
2010 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Lola B10/60 Rebellion (Judd) 5.5 L V10 CAS
7
SPA
Ret
ALG
2
HUN
2
SIL
5
7th 52
2011 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Lola B10/60 Toyota RV8KLM 3.4 L V8 CAS
3
SPA
7
IMO
6
SIL
Ret
EST
3
3rd 37

Intercontinental Le Mans Cup results

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Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2011 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Lola B10/60 Toyota RV8KLM 3.4 L V8 SEB
7
SPA
7
LEM
6
IMO
6
SIL
Ret
PET
5
ZHU
4

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points
2012 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Lola B12/60 Toyota (RV8KLM 3.4 L V8) SEB
17
SPA
5
LMS
3
SIL
6
SÃO
4
BHR
4
FUJ
4
SHA
Ret
4th 86.5
2013 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Lola B12/60 Toyota (RV8KLM 3.4 L V8) SIL
5
SPA
5
LMS
20
SÃO
3
COA
4
FUJ SHA
4
BHR
Ret
6th 60
2014 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Lola B12/60 Toyota (RV8KLM 3.4 L V8) SIL
4
SPA
7
LMS
4
COA
7
FUJ
12
SHA
7
BHR
7
SÃO
8
10th 64.5
2015 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Rebellion R-One AER P60 2.4 L Turbo V6 SIL SPA LMS
19
NÜR
16
COA
15
FUJ
7
SHA
7
BHR
14
14th 14.5
2016 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Rebellion R-One AER P60 2.4 L Turbo V6 SIL
4
SPA
4
LMS
13
NÜR
17
MEX COA FUJ SHA BHR 14th 25.5
2017 Vaillante Rebellion LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SIL
2
SPA
2
LMS
6
NÜR MEX
1
COA
3
FUJ
1
SHA
1
BHR
1
3rd 168

Complete Formula E results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Chassis Powertrain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos Points
2014–15 e.dams Renault Spark SRT01-e SRT01-e BEI
12†
PUT
4
PDE
7
BUE
2
MIA
1
LBH
14
MCO
6
BER
10
MSC
8
LDN
7
LDN
10
6th 88
2015–16 Renault e.dams Spark SRT01-e Renault Z.E 15 BEI
Ret
PUT
10
PDE
5
BUE
5
MEX
3
LBH
11
PAR
4
BER
4
LDN
1
LDN
1
3rd 115
2016–17 Renault e.dams Spark SRT01-e Renault Z.E 16 HKG
4
MRK
4
BUE
4
MEX
5
MCO
9
PAR
5
BER
5
BER
8
NYC
8
NYC
6
MTL
6
MTL
Ret
6th 93
2017–18 Renault e.dams Spark SRT01-e Renault Z.E 17 HKG
9
HKG
8
MRK
13
SCL
10
MEX
Ret
PDE
15
RME
14
PAR
16
BER
14
ZUR
Ret
NYC
10
NYC
11
19th 8

Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.

References

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Nicolas Jean Prost (born 18 August 1981) is a French professional racing driver best known as the eldest son of four-time . Raised in a environment influenced by his father's legendary career, Prost began racing relatively late after prioritizing academics, eventually establishing himself in single-seater series, endurance racing, and innovative electric competitions. Prost's early career focused on , where he achieved significant success by winning the 2008 Euroseries 3000 championship with Team Elk Motorsport. He also participated in the series as a driver that year and tested for the Lotus team between 2012 and 2014. Transitioning to endurance racing, Prost made his debut at the in 2007 driving an S7-R and later competed in the LMP1 class with the Racing team, including notable finishes such as fourth place overall at in 2012. In , Prost was a pioneer in the , racing from its inception in 2014 through the 2017–18 season with the e.dams team, where he secured three race wins, five podiums, three pole positions, and 305 career points across 45 starts. He also excelled in , claiming two championships in the electric class of the . Prost was part of the team that won the LMP2 title with Vaillante Rebellion, competing in events like , Spa-Francorchamps, and . Following his retirement, Prost won the 2021 Ultimate Cup Series Challenge Monoplace championship and has continued competing in prototype and GT endurance racing, including the Michelin 24H Series as of 2025.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Nico Prost, born Nicolas Jean Prost on August 18, 1981, in Saint-Chamond, , , entered a family deeply immersed in motorsport. His father, , is a four-time whose career profoundly shaped the family's lifestyle, including a relocation from to in 1983 amid heightened public scrutiny and security concerns following incidents like the burning of family vehicles. His mother, Anne-Marie Prost, provided stability during these transitions, as the family settled first in Sainte-Croix and then in Yens, where they resided until late 1990. As the eldest child, Prost grew up alongside his younger brother Sacha, born in 1990, and half-sister Victoria. The family's move to offered a more private environment conducive to raising children away from the intense media spotlight of Alain's racing career, though the household remained centered on discussions and logistics. Alain's championships in 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1993 served as an inspirational backdrop, instilling a sense of discipline and passion for the sport without direct pressure on his son during early years. Prost's early childhood was marked by indirect exposure to through familial connections and the pervasive F1 atmosphere at home, as Alain competed actively until 1993. Although he was not permitted to attend Grand Prix events or visit paddocks due to safety concerns, the constant presence of racing memorabilia, personnel, and conversations about circuits fostered an innate familiarity with motorsport from a young age. This environment in , combined with the legacy of his father's achievements, laid the groundwork for Prost's later involvement in .

Initial interest in racing

Nico Prost's family relocated to in the early 1980s due to his father Alain's burgeoning career, providing a stable environment amid the demands of professional . Growing up in this setting, Prost developed an early fascination with , influenced by his father's legacy as a four-time world champion, yet he was determined to establish his own identity in the sport rather than simply following in his footsteps. Prost attended school in , , during his formative years, laying the groundwork for a balanced approach to and personal interests. He later pursued higher , studying economics at in New York, where he graduated in 2003 while also competing in collegiate golf tournaments. This academic focus reflected his initial prioritization of studies over immediate immersion in racing, though his passion for simmered beneath the surface. During his teenage years in the , Prost began exploring ing as an amateur pursuit, participating in local events across and . These early experiences were often casual, such as sessions with peers connected to his father's circle, including receiving a go-kart from , fostering a hands-on introduction to the thrill of karting without formal competition. By the late and into the early , as he balanced demands, Prost increasingly gravitated toward , viewing it as a viable path post-graduation rather than an interruption to his education. This period marked his transition from peripheral interest to committed pursuit, culminating in his professional debut shortly after completing his degree.

Racing career

Karting and early formulae

Prost began his competitive karting career in 2000, competing in various national events in . In 2001, he secured the French Karting Championship title and participated in the CIK-FIA World Championship, marking his early international exposure. Transitioning to single-seater racing, Prost made his debut in the 2.0 Eurocup in 2002 with the Prema Powerteam, finishing 7th overall in the standings after achieving several finishes throughout the season. His performance highlighted his adaptability to open-wheel formulae, building on the foundational skills from karting. The family background of his father, four-time , played a role in securing these early opportunities. In 2003, Prost continued in the Formula Renault series, competing in both the French Formula Renault and Eurocup championships. He claimed the French Formula Renault title with three victories and also won the Eurocup, demonstrating consistent speed and racecraft with teams including Prema Powerteam. These successes solidified his progression toward more advanced junior categories.

Formula Three and Euro Formula 3000

Nico Prost entered the Formula Three ranks in 2006 by joining Racing Engineering in the Spanish Formula Three Championship, marking his progression from junior single-seater categories like . Driving the F306 chassis powered by , he adapted to the competitive field that included established talents such as champion Javier Villa and fellow podium contender Miguel Molina. Despite initial challenges in qualifying consistency and adapting to the series' demanding circuits, Prost demonstrated steady improvement, securing one victory and five finishes across the 16-race season. Prost's standout performance came in the season-opening round at Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló, where he claimed victory in Race 1 by leading from the front and fending off 's challenge over 14 laps. He added four more podium finishes, including a strong second place at Jarama, contributing to his fourth-place finish in the drivers' standings with 83 points. This result highlighted his rivalry with , particularly in wheel-to-wheel battles at tracks like and Jerez, where Prost's aggressive overtaking helped secure key points despite occasional setup issues with the car. Compared to contemporaries like , who dominated the parallel that year, Prost's campaign underscored the Spanish series as a vital proving ground for emerging European drivers aiming for higher open-wheel ladders. Following a team change and a year focused on other commitments, Prost transitioned to the Euroseries 3000 in 2008 with ELK Motorsport, piloting the Lola B02/50-Zytek chassis in a series using Formula 3000-specification machinery. The move presented challenges in mastering the more powerful V8 engines and slick tire management on varied European circuits, but Prost quickly gelled with the team, leveraging prior single-seater experience to mount a title challenge. He clinched the championship in his debut season, securing one victory out of fourteen races, along with two pole positions and six podiums that built an insurmountable points lead. Key highlights included dominant wins at Jerez and other rounds, where Prost set fastest laps and outpaced rivals like points leader Fabio Onidi in intense duels, particularly during wet-weather races that tested strategic acumen. His consistency—avoiding retirements and capitalizing on team reliability—proved decisive, culminating in the title confirmation at the Italian finale. This success, achieved with 60 points, elevated Prost's profile and facilitated opportunities in international series, though it also highlighted the competitive depth against drivers like Onidi and Luiz Razia.

A1 Grand Prix

Nico Prost began his involvement with as the driver for A1 Team France during the 2007–08 season, where he participated in dedicated rookie practice sessions and demonstrated strong pace by topping several of them. His performances in these sessions, combined with his recent success as the Euroseries 3000 champion, paved the way for a promotion to full race driver status in the subsequent season. In the 2008–09 season, Prost made his competitive debut in the series' final four rounds, competing in eight races (four sprint and four feature events) aboard the standardized Lola B05/10 chassis equipped with a 4.5-liter producing approximately 520 horsepower, a specification used across all A1GP teams to emphasize national team rivalries over technological differences. He scored points in multiple outings, highlighted by a 5th-place finish in the sprint race at and consistent top-10 results in feature races at , , and , accumulating 47 points to secure 5th place in the drivers' standings despite entering late in the campaign. These efforts helped A1 Team finish 10th in the nations' championship. The team operated under the management of , owned by Jean-Paul Driot, with former driver serving as team principal during Prost's racing stint, fostering a dynamic focused on collective national representation and strategic pit decisions in the series' dual-race format. Prost's role involved close coordination with teammate , while the series' structure encouraged interactions with drivers from other nations, such as Neel Jani of and Adam Carroll of , underscoring the event's emphasis on international motorsport diplomacy.

Formula One testing

Nico Prost's involvement in began with testing opportunities facilitated by his performances in , which provided exposure to F1 team personnel. In June 2010, Prost conducted his first test in an F1 car with the team at during the by Renault weekend. He drove the 2009-spec R29 car, fitted with the team's 2010 livery, over two days in a demonstration capacity alongside other drivers including and . This session marked a significant milestone, allowing Prost to experience F1 machinery for the first time and impressing the team with his adaptation despite limited prior open-wheel racing since 2008. Following 's rebranding to Lotus Renault GP in 2011, Prost joined as a reserve and test driver in 2012, participating in several evaluation sessions. His debut in this role came during the Young Driver Test at in , where he piloted the championship-winning E20 on the opening day. Completing 52 laps on hard compound tires, Prost focused on aerodynamic evaluations, pressure logging, and rear suspension setups, contributing valuable data without reported issues. His best lap time was 1:44.194, placing him competitively among young prospects. Prost continued testing with Lotus in , serving as development driver amid a crowded field of emerging talents. At the Young Driver Test in , he drove the E21 over two days, emphasizing setup optimization, aerodynamic assessments, and exhaust component trials. On day one, he completed 72 laps with a fastest time of 1:34.810; the following day, he ran 83 laps to finish third overall with 1:33.256 on medium tires. Additionally, he participated in promotional filming days at , conducting short runs to gather baseline data and footage for the team. These efforts accumulated substantial mileage, exceeding 5,000 km across sessions, though Prost never progressed to a race seat due to intense competition from younger drivers like and intense scrutiny on performance metrics.

Andros Trophy

Nico Prost made his debut in the during the 2009 season, emulating his father Alain's involvement in the French series held on frozen lakes and tracks across the . He committed to full-time participation starting with the 2009-10 season, initially focusing on the newly introduced Électrique class, which featured purpose-built electric prototypes designed for high-grip conditions with spiked tires and . In the 2009-10 season, Prost dominated the Électrique class, clinching the inaugural championship with five pole positions, six victories, and 18 finishes out of 21 races, driving vehicles powered by 90 kW electric motors delivering around 120 horsepower and instant suited to slippery surfaces. He defended the title successfully in the 2010-11 season, again showcasing superior handling in the electric category amid the series' growing emphasis on sustainable technologies. Prost adapted adeptly to the unique demands of ice racing, where low-traction conditions require precise throttle control and drifting techniques; his prior testing experience contributed to this skill set in managing high-speed slides on . The electric prototypes evolved over his career, progressing to more powerful models like the Ice with approximately 340 horsepower and 1,600 Nm of torque by the late 2010s, enhancing acceleration on frozen circuits while aligning with the series' shift toward fully electric competition. Throughout his tenure, Prost secured multiple overall s, including a second-place finish in a 2012 race during the 2011-12 season as he transitioned to the Elite Pro class with a Glace. In the 2019-20 e-Trophée , he raced for the Renault-backed DA Racing team in a ZOE prototype, achieving a third-place and concluding fifth in the overall standings with 368 points.

Sports car racing

Prost made his sports car racing debut at the 2007 , driving a S7-R for Team in the GT1 class alongside Laurent Groppi and Jean-Philippe Belloc, finishing fifth in class after 337 laps. In , Prost returned to the with Speedy Racing Team Sebah in a Coupé fitted with an V12 in LMP1, achieving a 12th-place overall finish. From 2010 onward, Prost established a long-term partnership with Rebellion Racing, racing primarily in LMP2 and later LMP1 privateer categories across multiple endurance championships, including the (ALMS), Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC), and (WEC). In the ALMS and ILMC during 2010–2011, he drove Lola B10/60 prototypes powered by engines, earning podiums such as third place at the 2011 and contributing to Rebellion's strong showings in multi-hour events. His tenure with Rebellion saw him compete at the annually from 2010 to 2017, with notable results including fourth overall in 2012, 2013, and 2014 in LMP1 using custom Rebellion R-One chassis powered by and AER engines. Prost's endurance career peaked in the WEC, where he raced for from 2012 to 2016 in LMP1 before switching to the LMP2 class in 2017 with the Vaillante squad in an Gibson; that year, he helped secure third in the LMP2 drivers' standings with four class victories at , , Spa-Francorchamps, and the . In the , he claimed outright wins at in both 2012 and 2013, driving Lola B12/60 Toyotas alongside teammates and Andrea Belicchi in 2012, and in 2013, demonstrating 's competitiveness in American endurance racing. Throughout his sports car endeavors, Prost piloted a range of vehicles from GT1 Saleens and Porsches in early GT outings to LMP2 Orecas and custom LMP1 prototypes, leveraging his experience from ice racing in the to adapt to varied track conditions in long-stint endurance events.

Formula E

Nico Prost made his debut in the inaugural 2014–15 FIA Championship with the e.dams-Renault team, partnering in the Spark-Renault SRT_01E car, the series' first-generation powertrain. He claimed the first-ever in Formula E at the ePrix but was involved in a high-speed collision with on the final lap while leading, resulting in a DNF and controversy over the incident; Prost accepted blame and received a grid penalty for the next race. Despite this setback, Prost secured his maiden victory in , along with two additional podium finishes that season, to end sixth in the drivers' standings with 88 points from 11 races. Prost remained with e.dams-Renault through the 2017–18 season, contributing to the team's three consecutive constructors' titles. In 2015–16, he achieved his strongest result with third place in the championship (115 points from 10 races), highlighted by a double victory at the London ePrix double-header—the first such feat in history—after a season-defining crash between Buemi and in the penultimate race allowed Prost to capitalize. The following seasons yielded consistent mid-field results without further podiums: sixth in 2016–17 (93 points from 12 races) and 19th in 2017–18 (8 points from 12 races), as the team transitioned to the second-generation powertrain. His prior success in electric racing, including multiple wins, provided valuable expertise for the all-electric single-seater series. Over four seasons and 45 starts, Prost amassed three wins, five podiums, and 304 points, establishing himself as a reliable performer in the championship's formative years. He announced his departure from the team—and effective retirement from —following the 2018 New York ePrix, expressing pride in the achievements while noting the challenges of the final season.

Post-Formula E activities

Following his departure from full-time competition at the end of the 2017-18 season, Nico Prost returned to the Trophée for the 2019-20 campaign, racing in the Elite Pro class with the Renault-supported DA Racing team aboard a ; he finished fifth in the overall standings. From 2020 to 2023, Prost shifted focus to GT racing, competing in the and with Saintéloc Racing in an LMS GT4, where he earned multiple podium finishes, including a strong showing at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Prost then entered the Ultimate Cup Series in 2021, securing the Challenge Monoplace class title with CMR after six wins from 17 starts; he defended the championship successfully in 2022 with three additional victories. He continued in the series through 2024, contesting the European Endurance Prototype Cup and finishing 19th overall that year, before achieving a class victory in the European Endurance Prototype Cup at the round on September 7, 2025, with Cogemo Racing. In early 2024, Prost made a one-off appearance in the at the 24 Hours with Toro Verde GT, driving a Ginetta G56 GT3 to victory in the GTX class. This period marked Prost's transition to selective engagements in GT and prototype endurance .

Personal life

Family relationships

Nico Prost shares a close and supportive relationship with his father, , the four-time , who has played a pivotal role in guiding his son's . Alain provided encouragement despite Nico's relatively late start in motorsport and co-owned the e. team, for which Nico competed from 2014 to 2018, enabling a direct father-son collaboration in the series. This extended the family's deep-rooted passion for , with Alain often emphasizing the importance of perseverance and precision in Nico's endeavors. Nico has been married to Delphine Prost (née Frey) since 2012, following a in June and a church wedding in August in , . The couple has two sons, born in 2015 and 2020, and maintains a private family life centered on their shared interests. Delphine has been an active partner in family ventures, contributing to the household's balance between professional and personal commitments. Nico maintains a strong collaborative bond with his younger brother, Sacha Prost, particularly in non-racing business activities. Together with Delphine, the siblings co-founded the luxury menswear brand 8JS in 2014, drawing inspiration from 1970s Formula 1 aesthetics to create casual driving gear; the brand has since expanded to retailers like , reflecting their complementary skills and family synergy. In his post-racing life, Nico's family remains central, influencing decisions such as their long-term residence in , where the Prosts relocated in 1999 for a quieter environment conducive to family well-being. The family enjoys time together in , engaging in activities like biking and , while joint projects like 8JS underscore their ongoing support and shared entrepreneurial spirit.

Non-racing interests

Nico Prost has expressed a strong commitment to his family as a primary non-racing interest, particularly following his departure from full-time competition in the ABB FIA Championship at the end of the 2017/18 season. Married to Delphine Prost since 2012, he and his wife are parents to two sons, Kimi (born November 11, 2015) and Mika (born December 27, 2020), with Prost often highlighting the importance of quality time spent with them in , where the family resides. This shift has allowed Prost greater flexibility for personal pursuits, including travel, enabling him to balance occasional racing appearances in events with a more family-oriented lifestyle.

Racing record

Career summary

Nico Prost's professional racing career, which began in 2003 and continued through 2025, encompassed a diverse array of disciplines, from single-seater formulas and to events and electric championships. Starting at the relatively late age of 22 in the French Formula Campus series, he progressed through junior formulas, achieving early success in the Spanish Formula Three Championship with two wins and six podiums in 2007. Over more than two decades, Prost demonstrated versatility across global series, competing in high-profile events like the , Formula One testing sessions, and the circuit. Throughout his tenure, Prost amassed 46 race wins, 103 podium finishes, and 25 pole positions across all series, reflecting his consistent competitiveness and adaptability. Key highlights include securing two championships in the electric category of the during the 2009–2010 and subsequent seasons, where he excelled on ice with multiple victories. In endurance racing, he contributed to Racing's successes in the , including class wins at the 2016 and the 2017 LMP2 drivers' title with four victories that season. Prost's electric racing phase peaked in Formula E from 2014 to 2018 with e.dams-Renault, where he recorded three wins, eight podiums, and two poles, notably becoming the first driver to win both races in a double-header weekend at the 2016 . Post-Formula E, he shifted focus to and GT racing, achieving podiums in the 2025 Ultimate Cup Series and competing successfully in GT4 events like the 24H Series Trophy. By 2025, his career had evolved from open-wheel pursuits to endurance formats, underscoring a legacy of endurance and precision in diverse racing environments.

Complete single-seater results

Nico Prost's single-seater career began in junior formulae and progressed through various open-wheel series before his involvement. His results in these categories are summarized below, focusing on key championships where he competed. Data is drawn from official series records and reliable motorsport databases.

Formula 3 Spain

In , Prost competed in the Spanish Formula 3 Championship with , achieving two wins and six podiums over 16 races for 102 points and third place in the drivers' standings.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2007162611023rd

Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup

He did not compete in the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup.

Formula 3 Euro Series

In 2004, Prost entered the with the PlayStation Team , participating in 14 races and scoring 22 points for 18th place in the drivers' standings, with no wins or podiums. He improved in 2005 with Graff Racing, contesting 16 races and earning 32 points to finish 10th overall, highlighted by consistent top-10 finishes but no victories.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2004PlayStation Team 140002218th
2005Graff Racing160003210th

Euro Formula 3000

Prost's most successful junior single-seater season came in with Racing Engineering in the Euro Formula 3000 Championship. Over 16 races, he secured 1 win, 5 podiums, and 83 points, finishing a strong 4th in the championship standings behind champion Adrian Valles. His victory occurred at Vallelunga, where he also took .
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2006Racing Engineering16151834th

A1 Grand Prix

Prost represented Team France as the driver in the series starting from the 2007-08 season, partnering with . He competed in 16 events across that season, contributing to the team's efforts with a best finish of 4th in the sprint race at and accumulating points toward France's 6th place in the nations' standings. In the 2008-09 season, he continued as alongside Franck Montagny, racing in 8 events and helping secure a at , though the series folded mid-season. No participations occurred in 2005-06 or 2006-07 for Prost. Summary stats for his A1GP career: 24 starts, 0 wins, 1 , 0 poles, approximately 60 points.
SeasonRoleRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPoints ContributionTeam Position
2007-0816000~406th
2008-098010~20N/A (series ended)

Formula 1 Testing

Although Prost never raced in a Formula 1 Grand Prix, he participated in several test sessions. As Renault's test from 2003 to 2005, he completed numerous laps at tracks like and , focusing on development and tire testing without public lap time records. In 2010, he drove the at , posting competitive times close to race drivers. His most notable F1 outing was the 2013 Young Driver Test at for Team, where he set the third-fastest time overall on the second day (1:34.238) in the E21, completing 48 laps and outperforming several established drivers. These sessions totaled over 500 test laps across teams.

Career Summary in Single-Seaters (Pre-Formula E)

Across his pre-Formula E single-seater career (2003-2009), Prost made 94 starts across junior formulae including Spanish F3, Euro F3, Euro F3000, and A1GP, achieving 4 wins, 12 podiums, 2 poles, and approximately 300 points, with best championship results of 3rd in Spanish F3 (2007), 4th in Euro F3000 (2006), and 10th in (2005). Retirements were frequent early on due to mechanical issues and inexperience, but consistency improved in later years. No karting results are included as they predate open-wheel single-seaters.

Complete endurance racing results

Nico Prost's endurance racing career spanned multiple series, beginning with the Series in 2007 and extending to recent GT and prototype events in the Ultimate Cup and . He achieved significant success in prototype categories, particularly with Racing in the (WEC), where he secured 17 class wins between 2012 and 2016, contributing to the team's LMP1 titles in 2012 and 2014. In 2017, competing in LMP2 with Vaillante , Prost won four races, including the 6 Hours of , and finished third in the drivers' standings with 168 points. His co-drivers often included and in LMP1 efforts, and later Simon Trummer in LMP2. Prost also claimed victory at the in the LMP1 class in 2011 with Racing.

24 Hours of Le Mans (2007–2018)

Prost debuted at Le Mans in 2007 with Team Oreca in LMP2, finishing 10th overall, before returning in prototype machinery with Rebellion Racing from 2012 onward. His best results came in the LMP1 privateer class, with fourth-place overall finishes in 2012, 2014, and 2016 alongside Jani and Heidfeld or Mathias Beche. In 2017, he placed third in LMP2 with Vaillante Rebellion, co-driven by Trummer and Nelson Panciatici. Prost did not compete in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, or 2018.
YearTeamClassCo-DriversPosition
2007Team LMP2Soheil Ayari, Philipp Peter10th
2009Speedy Racing Team SebahLMP1Xavier Pompidou, Andrea Belicchi13th
2012Rebellion RacingLMP1, 4th
2014Rebellion RacingLMP1, Mathias Beche4th
2016Rebellion RacingLMP1, Mathias Beche4th (1st privateer)
2017Vaillante RebellionLMP2Simon Trummer, Nelson Panciatici3rd

Le Mans Series (2007–2009)

Prost entered the Series in 2007 with in LMP2, achieving podiums at and Jarama. In 2009, driving a Lola B08/60-Aston Martin for Speedy Racing Team Sebah in LMP1, he finished fifth in the drivers' championship with consistent top-six results, including fourth at . He skipped 2008.
YearTeamClassRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPosition
2007LMP25002286th
2009Speedy Racing Team SebahLMP15001325th

FIA World Endurance Championship (2012–2017)

Prost's WEC tenure with Rebellion Racing in LMP1 yielded back-to-back privateer titles in 2012 and 2014, highlighted by wins at Sebring, Spa-Francorchamps, and Fuji. The team dominated non-hybrid LMP1 with five victories in 2014 alone. Switching to LMP2 in 2017 with Vaillante Rebellion and an Oreca 07, Prost and Trummer won at Silverstone, Spa, and the Nürburgring, finishing the season with four triumphs.
YearTeamClassRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPosition
2012Rebellion RacingLMP172151081st (privateer)
2013Rebellion RacingLMP18023686th
2014Rebellion RacingLMP185371681st (privateer)
2015Rebellion RacingLMP14102507th
2016Rebellion RacingLMP14001259th
2017Vaillante RebellionLMP284271683rd

American Le Mans Series (2010–2011)

Prost competed in ALMS with Rebellion Racing in LMP1, securing a breakthrough win at Petit Le Mans in 2010 with Jani and Belicchi. In 2011, he finished fifth at Petit Le Mans and seventh at Sebring, co-driven by Jani.
YearTeamClassRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPosition
2010Rebellion RacingLMP1110130-
2011Rebellion RacingLMP12000298th

Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (2010–2011)

The ILMC served as a precursor to the WEC, with Prost racing for in LMP1. He earned poles at and in 2010, and a class win at . In 2011, the Lola-Toyota #12 finished fourth at with Jani.
YearTeamClassRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPosition
2010LMP13122502nd
2011LMP11010203rd

Ultimate Cup (2021–2025)

Returning to endurance racing post-Formula E, Prost won the 2021 Challenge Monoplace category with CMR, scoring 479 points across 18 races. In 2023, he placed second in the Sprint GT Touring Challenge C4A class with two wins. For 2024, he drove the CMR in the European Endurance Prototype Cup, competing in five rounds with class podiums at Le Castellet and . In 2025, he achieved multiple podiums in the European Endurance Prototype Cup with CMR, finishing as a title contender despite a mechanical issue in the finale at Le Castellet.
YearTeamClassRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPosition
2021CMRChallenge Monoplace1810?154791st
2023CMRSprint GT C4A2112422nd
2024CMR5003--
2025CMR5003--

Michelin 24H Series (2023–2025)

Prost debuted in the 24H Series at the 2024 Hankook 24H with Toro Verde GT in a Ginetta G56 GT3 Cup, securing second in the GTX class. He returned for the 2025 Michelin 24H , earning pole in GTX with Lawrence and Freddie Tomlinson before finishing fourth in class amid competitive battles. No 2023 entries.
YearEventTeamClassCo-DriversPosition
202424H Toro Verde GTGTX-2nd
202524H Toro Verde GTGTX, Freddie Tomlinson4th (pole)

Complete results

Nico Prost competed in the ABB FIA Championship from its inaugural 2014–15 season through to 2017–18, racing exclusively for the e.dams- team (later Renault e.dams). Over 45 races, he secured 3 wins, 8 finishes, 2 pole positions, and 3 fastest laps, accumulating 304 points and achieving a best championship finish of 3rd in 2014–15. His debut season (2014–15) marked a strong start to Formula E, with Prost earning pole in the opening Beijing ePrix and claiming his maiden victory in Miami, contributing to e.dams-Renault's teams' title win. Despite a challenging collision with Nick Heidfeld on the final lap of Beijing that dropped him to 12th, he added a second-place in Buenos Aires for 3 podiums overall and finished 3rd in the drivers' standings with 115 points. In 2015–16, Prost delivered back-to-back wins in the London double-header, securing his second pole of the campaign and 3 podiums en route to 6th place with 93 points, though he struggled with consistency amid teammate Sébastien Buemi's dominance. The 2016–17 season proved tougher, with no podiums and a 19th-place finish on 8 points, hampered by reliability issues and stronger competition. Prost rebounded in 2017–18, securing two podiums (second in Santiago and third in Rome) to end 6th with 88 points, before departing the series.
SeasonRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
2014–151113111153rd
2015–16122311936th
2016–17120000819th
2017–18100201886th
Total453823304-
Early Formula E seasons presented unique technical challenges, particularly around , as the single 28 kWh battery had to last the full race distance without mid-race changes after 2015–16. Drivers like Prost had to balance aggressive qualifying laps with conservative race pacing to optimize regeneration during braking and avoid depletion, often leading to strategic decisions on power deployment that could cost positions in the closing stages. FanBoost, introduced in season 1, allowed fan-voted drivers an extra 4 seconds of 200 kW power (up from 170 kW standard), which Prost utilized effectively in races like to defend positions, though it was occasionally used against him, as when overtook him in . Prost announced his retirement from after the 2018 New York ePrix, having raced in all 42 events since the series' inception, citing the growing competitiveness and influx of manufacturers like and as factors in his decision to step away at age 36. This coincided with 's expansion, including Gen2 car introduction and broader global appeal, which elevated the series from 8 teams in –15 to 10 by 2017–18.

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