Formula One Features — November 1990

The Australian Grand Prix was a complete disaster for Aguri Suzuki. He qualified 24th after a catalogue of disasters in practice and he was the first retirement in the race - after just six laps.

Ayrton Senna is delighted to be the 1990 World Champion, but he does have his regrets over how the title was won at the Japanese Grand Prix, when he collided with his championship rival Alain Prost at the first corner.

"You had better sit down," said the Minardi Team Manager Jaime Manca Graziedei on the phone the other day. "This is going to be a bit of a shock. Minardi has an engine deal for next year."

Jean Alesi will be Alain Prost's number two at Ferrari next year - after just 18 months as a Formula 1 driver. The Frenchman's rise to Formula 1 stardom has been remarkable.

Roberto Moreno made a big splash in the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing second to Nelson Piquet in his first race for the Benetton team.

Stefano Modena will replace Jean Alesi at Tyrrell next season and there are many in Formula 1 who believe Stefano has just as much -- if not more -- talent than F1's current rising star.