Prost AP02

Prost AP02

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Prost
Designer(s)	Loïc Bigois, Alan Jenkins, John Barnard
Predecessor	AP01
Successor	AP03
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Engine	Peugeot A18, 72-degree V10
Transmission	Prost six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic
Fuel	Total
Tyres	Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	Gauloises Prost Peugeot
Notable drivers	18. Olivier Panis 19. Jarno Trulli
Debut	1999 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 16 0 1 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Prost AP02 was the car with which the 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 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. The car showed flashes of promise, culminating in Trulli's first podium finish at the Nürburgring. The Italian was rewarded with promotion to Jordan to replace the retiring Damon Hill for 2000, but Panis was released from the team after another generally disappointing year.

The team eventually 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.

Prost used 'Gauloises' logos, except at the French, British and Belgian Grands Prix.

Complete Formula One results

(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	Ret	Ret

References

• AUTOCOURSE 1999-2000, Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) ISBN 1-874557-34-9