S12 E2: Japan 1990 - Senna and Prost clash AGAIN

S12 E2: Japan 1990 - Senna and Prost clash AGAIN

Author: The Race Media Ltd July 11, 2025 Duration: 1:23:12

Bring Back V10s finally heads back to Suzuka for the second explosive instalment in 1989-1990 saga between F1 enemies Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.


Glenn Freeman, Edd Straw, and Andrew van de Burgt revisit the infamous 1990 Japanese Grand Prix to discuss one of F1's most shocking collisions.


We delve into Senna's controversial justification for taking Prost out to win that year's title – from the location of the pole position grid slot to his "if you no longer go for a gap" philosophy – and Prost's furious reaction, including his threat to quit F1.


Beyond the title-deciding crash, we look back on the helicopter accident that prematurely ended Alessandro Nannini’s F1 career, and how Roberto Moreno won the scramble for his Benetton seat.


We also cover Johnny Herbert's F1 comeback with Lotus, the end of the road for hopeless backmarkers EuroBrun and Life, and the ambitious unveiling of the Brabham-Yamaha partnership.


In the race itself, we explain how Benetton claimed a surprising one-two with Nelson Piquet and an exhausted and emotional Moreno as the other big hitters fell out of contention, and Edd gets to celebrate a historic podium for home hero Aguri Suzuki. And we look into how Williams ended up fourth and fifth on a day when no McLarens or Ferraris finished.


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There’s a particular roar that defined a generation of Formula 1, a sound that’s now a memory. Bring Back V10s-Classic F1 stories isn’t just about nostalgia for that engine scream; it’s a thorough, engaging exploration of the era it powered. Host Glenn Freeman, alongside a rotating panel of expert guests from The Race Media Ltd, meticulously unpacks the period from 1989 to 2005. This was a time when the sport’s drama was as intense off the circuit as on it, featuring colossal rivalries between legends like Senna, Prost, and Schumacher. Each episode serves as a detailed time capsule, revisiting the races, the politics, and the personalities that made this a golden age. You’ll hear stories about established superstars and the rise of future greats like Alonso and Raikkonen, blending major headlines with forgotten details that even ardent fans may have missed. The conversation in this sports podcast goes beyond mere results, capturing the atmosphere and the raw, unfiltered character of F1 during these pivotal years. It’s for anyone who wants to understand not just what happened, but how it felt and why it still matters. Tune in for a deep, thoughtful, and often surprising retrospective that brings the V10 epoch back to life in vivid detail.
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