Schumacher Breaks Prost's F1 Win Record

On 2 September 2001, Michael Schumacher achieved a milestone in Formula 1 history by breaking Alain Prost's record of 51 race victories. The German driver secured the win at the Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps. somethingsdifferent.biz

Prost had held the record since 1987, when he equaled Jackie Stewart's tally of 27 wins. The French driver went on to add many more victories before retiring in 1993.