1988 Formula One World Championship

The 1988 Formula One World Championship was a season of absolute dominance by McLaren-Honda and is often remembered as one of the most one-sided campaigns in F1 history. Contested over 16 races, the championship became a duel between teammates Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, who together formed one of the most formidable pairings the sport had ever seen. McLaren won 15 out of 16 races, a record of superiority rarely matched, with their only loss coming at Monza in Italy, a race remembered for Ferrari’s emotional victory just weeks after the death of Enzo Ferrari. That season also marked the first world championship title for Ayrton Senna, who showcased incredible speed, especially in qualifying, where he secured 13 pole positions. Although Prost actually scored more points across the year, only the best 11 results counted under the rules at the time, which gave Senna the advantage. Their rivalry, though still relatively respectful in 1988, was brewing beneath the surface and would later erupt into open conflict. The 1988 season remains legendary not only for Senna’s emergence as a champion but also for McLaren’s unprecedented level of dominance in Formula One. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #FormulaOne #F1History #AyrtonSenna #AlainProst #RacingLegends #McLarenHonda