PROST AP04-V10

The Prost AP04 represents the final chapter of Prost Grand Prix’s Formula 1 journey.

Designed under the direction of Henri Durand and chief engineer Loïc Bigois, this car aimed to improve the French team’s performance after a challenging 2000 season.


Entered for the 2001 season, it was driven by Jean Alesi and Gastón Mazzacane, and later Heinz-Harald Frentzen in the second half of the championship.

Equipped with the Peugeot V10 engine, the AP04 combined a solid technical base with refined aesthetics and advanced aerodynamics, staying true to Alain Prost’s competitive spirit while using one of the season’s most powerful and reliable engines.

🏎️ Prost AP04 — 2001 Season (Peugeot V10)

The Prost AP04 represents the final chapter of Prost Grand Prix’s Formula 1 journey. Designed under the direction of Henri Durand and chief engineer Loïc Bigois, this car aimed to improve the French team’s performance after a challenging 2000 season.
Entered for the 2001 season, it was driven by Jean Alesi and GastĂłn Mazzacane, and later Heinz-Harald Frentzen in the second half of the championship.

Equipped with the Peugeot V10 engine, the AP04 combined a solid technical base with refined aesthetics and advanced aerodynamics, staying true to Alain Prost’s competitive spirit while using one of the season’s most powerful and reliable engines.

⚙️ Chassis

  • Construction: Carbon-fibre and epoxy monocoque with composite honeycomb structure, FIA-compliant.

  • Front Suspension: Carbon double wishbones, pushrod system, anti-roll bar.

  • Rear Suspension: Double wishbones with pushrod-activated springs and dampers, anti-roll bar.

  • Dampers: Prost Grand Prix / Sachs.

  • Steering: Rack and pinion with hydraulic assistance.

  • Brakes: Carbon discs and pads, six-piston calipers (Brembo).

  • Wheels: Forged magnesium BBS.

  • Fuel System: Kevlar-reinforced ATL fuel cell.

  • Cooling: Aluminium water and oil radiators integrated into the sidepods.

  • Electronics: Magneti Marelli ECU, FIA standard.

  • Cockpit:

    • Removable carbon-fibre seat, six-point harness, HANS device.

    • Multifunction carbon steering wheel with digital display.

  • Overall width: 1,800 mm.

🔧 Transmission

  • Gearbox: 7-speed semi-automatic sequential + reverse, developed by Prost Grand Prix.

  • Shift System: Electro-hydraulic with paddle shifts.

  • Clutch: Carbon multi-plate.

🏁 Engine

  • Designation: Peugeot A22 V10

  • Configuration: 3.0-litre V10

  • Estimated Power: ~780 hp at 15,500 rpm

  • Valve Train: Pneumatic

  • Materials: Aluminium block and pistons, forged steel crankshaft, titanium connecting rods

⚡ Highlights

  • Last Prost Grand Prix car powered by the Peugeot V10 before the team’s closure in 2002.

  • Combined reliability and performance across the demanding circuits of the 2001 season.

  • Jean Alesi and Heinz-Harald Frentzen scored points for the team despite a challenging season.

  • The Prost AP04 Peugeot remains a symbol of French technical expertise and Prost Grand Prix’s commitment to modern Formula 1.