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Schumacher Breaks Prost's F1 Win Record

On September 2, 2001, Michael Schumacher became F1's most victorious driver by winning the Belgian Grand Prix and surpassing Alain Prost's record of 51 wins.

On September 2, 2001, Michael Schumacher etched his name in Formula 1 history by winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. This victory marked his 52nd career win, surpassing the long-standing record of 51 victories previously held by French legend Alain Prost.

Prost had held the record since 1987, when he matched Jackie Stewart's tally of 27 wins, before extending it to 51 before his retirement in 1993. The Belgian GP triumph solidified Schumacher's status as one of F1's greatest drivers. sweetbonanza.qpon