Back in the 1980's the team that would dominate would normally be either the Williams or the Mclaren. After Honda supplied both William and Lotus in 1985 to 1987 they moved to Mclaren. It wasn't a coincidence that when Senna moved to Mclaren so did the engine supplier Honda. Back in the years when Senna raced for Lotus, the engine lotus used was obviously Honda engines. Over the years Senna developed a strong bond between Honda and himself. To put it together Honda at that time was producing an engine that is both realible and powerful, while Mclaren were good at making a great chassis. The only thing that is left was the all conquering Senna. Once all the jigsaw puzzle was complete they were unbeatable, you only need to watch the 1988 Formula 1 season to justify this claim.
In 1988 the Mclaren Honda was the dream team, and also the pairing of the two greatest drivers at that time which was Senna and Prost. Right from the first Grand Prix, the Mclaren drivers were unstoppable. It was only in San Marino GP that the Mclarens were not victorious but out of 18 races the Mclaren team dominated 17 races. Even today that record has not been surpass by any other team. That winning record was a testament to the the force that Mclaren Honda had. Coupled that with the drivers that they had at that time which was Senna and Prost, this was obviously the ultimate team at that time.
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