The 1990 Formula 1 World Championship was the 44th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured a fierce battle between Ayrton Senna of McLaren and Alain Prost of Ferrari, culminating in a controversial collision at the Japanese Grand Prix that secured Senna his second World Championship.
Ayrton Senna won the United States Grand Prix after a thrilling battle with young Tyrrell driver Jean Alesi, who finished second.
Ayrton Senna won the San Marino Grand Prix from pole position, leading a McLaren 1-2 finish with teammate Gerhard Berger.
Ayrton Senna continued his dominance by winning the Monaco Grand Prix, a race where he would go on to achieve legendary status.
Ayrton Senna won the Canadian Grand Prix after Alain Prost was disqualified for an illegal front wing, extending Senna's championship lead.
Alain Prost won his home Grand Prix in France, taking the championship fight to Senna after a series of McLaren victories.
Alain Prost won the British Grand Prix, capitalizing on a spin by Ayrton Senna to secure back-to-back victories and close the points gap.
Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost collided at the first corner of the Japanese Grand Prix, knocking both out of the race and securing the World Championship for Senna.
