The only race McLaren lost was the Italian Grand Prix at Monza—a race that carried a heavy emotional weight. It occurred just weeks after the death of Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger took a poignant victory for the Scuderia, the only time the McLaren-Hondas were beaten on pure pace or circumstance (Prost retired with engine issues, Senna crashed out while leading). For the Tifosi, it was a miracle; for the rest of the paddock, it was the exception that proved the rule.
The McLaren MP4/4 , powered by the Honda RA168E V6 turbo engine , is widely considered the most successful car in F1 history. Under the direction of Technical Director Gordon Murray and Chief Designer Steve Nichols, McLaren produced a vehicle that was aerodynamically superior and mechanically bulletproof. formula 1 1988 season
Honda had perfected the fuel management software and the qualifying engines, providing a power unit that was not only the most powerful but the most driveable and efficient on the grid. The only race McLaren lost was the Italian
The 1988 Formula 1 season was the 39th season of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It consisted of 16 Grands Prix, held between March 27 and November 13. The season was dominated by the McLaren team, driven by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. McLaren, with their potent Honda V6 turbo engine, secured 15 out of 16 victories, with 12 of those wins coming from Senna and 7 from Prost. For the Tifosi, it was a miracle; for
This is where the 1988 season becomes unbelievable.