Four-time Formula One World Champion, Alain Prost, has been announced as the latest guest driver to take to the track in recognition of Silverstone's 50th British Grand Prix. The French ace is due to get behind the wheel of Mark Webber's Red Bull RB8, which took the chequered flag at the 2012 race. The Silverstone50 parades are due to take place on each day of the British Grand Prix.
“Silverstone has always been one of my favourite tracks and I have a lot of good memories there," said Prost. "The first time I won in 1983 with the Renault it was a very special feeling. The crowd was so loud – you could really hear their passion, even over the roar of those turbo engines!
“I was lucky enough to win another four races there and each time I was really touched by the support. British fans love their motor sport! This is one of the few things that has not changed in the 20 years since I last drove at Silverstone, and I am genuinely looking forward to experiencing it one more time.”
Prost won the race five times (1983, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1993) and, though he equalled Jim Clark's record, his victories all came at Silverstone, whereas Clark's were split between Silverstone, Aintree and Brands Hatch.
