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{{Short description|Formula One racing car}}
{{Infobox racing car
{{Infobox racing car
| Car_name = Prost AP02
| Car_name = Prost AP02
| Image = [[Image:Jarno Trulli 1999 Canada.jpg|250px]]
| Image = Jarno Trulli 1999 Canada.jpg
|Caption=[[Jarno Trulli]] driving the AP02 at the [[1999 Canadian Grand Prix]]
|Image_size=250px
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]]
| Constructor = [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]]
| Designer = [[Bernard Dudot]] {{smaller|(Technical Director)}}<br /> [[Loïc Bigois]] {{smaller|(Chief Engineer)}}<br /> Ben Wood {{smaller|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}<br /> [[John Barnard]] {{smaller|(Technical Consultant)}}|
| Designer = [[Loïc Bigois]], [[Alan Jenkins (engineer)|Alan Jenkins]], [[John Barnard]]
| Predecessor = [[Prost AP01|AP01]]
| Predecessor = [[Prost AP01|AP01]]
| Successor = [[Prost AP03|AP03]]
| Successor = [[Prost AP03|AP03]]
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| Front suspension = Double wishbones, pushrod
| Front suspension = Double wishbones, pushrod
| Rear suspension = Double wishbones, pushrod
| Rear suspension = Double wishbones, pushrod
| Engine name = [[Peugeot]] A18, 72-degree [[V10 engine|V10]]
| Engine name = [[Peugeot]] A18, 3.0-litre 72-degree [[V10 engine|V10]]
| Power = 785 hp @ 15,700 rpm<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/moteur-peugeot.aspx|title=Engine Peugeot|website=www.statsf1.com|access-date=18 November 2020}}</ref>
| Gearbox name = [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]] six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic
| Gearbox name = [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]] six-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
| Fuel = [[Total S.A.|Total]]
| Fuel = [[Total S.A.|Total]]
| Tyres = [[Bridgestone]]
| Tyres = [[Bridgestone]]
| Debut = [[1999 Australian Grand Prix]]
| Debut = [[1999 Australian Grand Prix]]
|Last_event=[[1999 Japanese Grand Prix]]
| Races = 16
| Races = 16
| Wins = 0
| Wins = 0
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}}


The '''Prost AP02''' was the car with which the [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]] [[Formula One]] team used to compete in the [[1999 Formula One season]]. It was driven by [[Olivier Panis]], in his sixth season with the team (including [[Equipe Ligier|Ligier]]), and [[Jarno Trulli]], in his second full season with the team.
The '''Prost AP02''' was the car with which the [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]] [[Formula One]] team competed in the [[1999 Formula One season]]. It was driven by [[Olivier Panis]], in his sixth season with the team (including [[Equipe Ligier|Ligier]]), and [[Jarno Trulli]], in his second full season with the team.


After the team's dramatic slump in 1998, the 1999 season marked a small improvement in form. [[John Barnard]], who had designed Prost's championship winning McLarens of the mid 1980s was brought in to help develop the car. The car showed flashes of promise, especially when Trulli scored his first podium finish at the wet [[1999 European Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gpextreme.com/our-cars/details/1999-prost-ap02|title=1999 Prost AP02|website=GPEXTREME|access-date=26 January 2020}}</ref> The Italian moved to [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]] to replace the retiring [[Damon Hill]] for 2000, but Panis was released from the team after another generally disappointing year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/439/Prost-AP02-Peugeot.html|title=1999 Prost AP02 Peugeot - Images, Specifications and Information|website=Ultimatecarpage.com|access-date=26 January 2020}}</ref>
After the team's dramatic slump in 1998, the 1999 season marked a small improvement in form. [[John Barnard]], who had designed Prost's championship winning McLarens of the mid 1980s was brought in to help develop the car. The car showed flashes of promise, especially when Trulli scored his first podium finish at the wet [[1999 European Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gpextreme.com/our-cars/details/1999-prost-ap02|title=1999 Prost AP02|website=GPEXTREME|access-date=26 January 2020}}</ref> The Italian moved to [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]] to replace the retiring [[Damon Hill]] for 2000, whilst Panis endured another frustrating year, often let down by reliability and left the team at the end of the season to join [[McLaren]] as a test driver.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/439/Prost-AP02-Peugeot.html|title=1999 Prost AP02 Peugeot - Images, Specifications and Information|website=Ultimatecarpage.com|access-date=26 January 2020}}</ref>


The team finished 7th in the Constructors' Championship, with nine points.
The team finished 7th in the Constructors' Championship, with nine points.
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The AP02 later became notable for being the first F1 car driven by future World Champion [[Jenson Button]] in an official test session, in December 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crash.net/f1/news/34933/1/button-tests-for-prost|title=Button Tests For Prost.|date=20 December 1999|website=crash.net|accessdate=18 November 2017}}</ref>
The AP02 later became notable for being the first F1 car driven by future World Champion [[Jenson Button]] in an official test session, in December 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crash.net/f1/news/34933/1/button-tests-for-prost|title=Button Tests For Prost.|date=20 December 1999|website=crash.net|accessdate=18 November 2017}}</ref>


==Sponsorship and livery==
Prost used 'Gauloises' logos, except at the [[1999 French Grand Prix|French]], [[1999 British Grand Prix|British]] and [[1999 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian]] Grands Prix.
Prost used '[[Gauloises]]' logos, except at the [[1999 French Grand Prix|French]], [[1999 British Grand Prix|British]] and [[1999 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian]] Grands Prix. Other sponsors including [[Canal+ (French TV channel)|Canal+]], [[Agfa-Gevaert]], [[Total S.A.]], [[Bic (company)|Bic]], [[Alcatel Mobile]], [[PlayStation]] and [[Sodexo|Sodexho]].


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| rowspan="3"| [[1999 Formula One season|1999]]
| rowspan="3"| [[1999 Formula One season|1999]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Prost Grand Prix|Prost]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Peugeot#Motorsport|Peugeot]] [[V10 engine|V10]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Peugeot V10]]
| rowspan="3"| {{Bridgestone}}
| rowspan="3"| {{Bridgestone}}
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|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| 2
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| 2
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#FFFFFF;"| DNS
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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{{commons category|Prost AP02}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*''[[AUTOCOURSE]] 1999-2000'', Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) {{ISBN|1-874557-34-9}}
*''[[AUTOCOURSE]] 1999-2000'', Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) {{ISBN|1-874557-34-9}}

==External links==
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{{commons category|Prost AP02}}


{{Prost Grand Prix}}
{{Prost Grand Prix}}

Latest revision as of 11:07, 31 October 2024

Prost AP02
Jarno Trulli driving the AP02 at the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorProst
Designer(s)Bernard Dudot (Technical Director)
Loïc Bigois (Chief Engineer)
Ben Wood (Head of Aerodynamics)
John Barnard (Technical Consultant)
PredecessorAP01
SuccessorAP03
Technical specifications
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod
EnginePeugeot A18, 3.0-litre 72-degree V10
TransmissionProst six-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
Power785 hp @ 15,700 rpm[1]
FuelTotal
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsGauloises Prost Peugeot
Notable drivers18. France Olivier Panis
19. Italy Jarno Trulli
Debut1999 Australian Grand Prix
Last event1999 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
160100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Prost AP02 was the car with which the Prost Formula One team competed in the 1999 Formula One season. It was driven by Olivier Panis, in his sixth season with the team (including Ligier), and Jarno Trulli, in his second full season with the team.

After the team's dramatic slump in 1998, the 1999 season marked a small improvement in form. John Barnard, who had designed Prost's championship winning McLarens of the mid 1980s was brought in to help develop the car. The car showed flashes of promise, especially when Trulli scored his first podium finish at the wet 1999 European Grand Prix.[2] The Italian moved to Jordan to replace the retiring Damon Hill for 2000, whilst Panis endured another frustrating year, often let down by reliability and left the team at the end of the season to join McLaren as a test driver.[3]

The team finished 7th in the Constructors' Championship, with nine points.

The AP02 later became notable for being the first F1 car driven by future World Champion Jenson Button in an official test session, in December 1999.[4]

Sponsorship and livery

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Prost used 'Gauloises' logos, except at the French, British and Belgian Grands Prix. Other sponsors including Canal+, Agfa-Gevaert, Total S.A., Bic, Alcatel Mobile, PlayStation and Sodexho.

Complete Formula One results

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(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1999 Prost Peugeot V10 B AUS BRA SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR AUT GER HUN BEL ITA EUR MAL JPN 9 7th
Olivier Panis Ret 6 Ret Ret Ret 9 8 13 10 6 10 13 11 9 Ret Ret
Jarno Trulli Ret Ret Ret 7 6 Ret 7 9 7 Ret 8 12 Ret 2 DNS Ret

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Prost AP02.
  1. ^ "Engine Peugeot". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  2. ^ "1999 Prost AP02". GPEXTREME. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. ^ "1999 Prost AP02 Peugeot - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Button Tests For Prost". crash.net. 20 December 1999. Retrieved 18 November 2017.


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