The 1988 Formula One season was the 39th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1988 FIA Formula One World Championship which commenced on 3 April 1988 and ended on 13 November after sixteen races. Two titles were awarded: the Formula One World Championship for Drivers, won by Ayrton Senna, and the Formula One World Championship for Constructors, easily taken by McLaren-Honda. Alain Prost finished as runner up since he had to drop more scores than Senna with only the best 11 results eligible. Senna won eight races and Prost seven, with McLaren setting a record for a 16-race season for most races won, that has only been matched in seasons with more races. Ferrari and Gerhard Berger finished third in the drivers' championship. Ferrari's season was marred by the death of its founder Enzo Ferrari. The team did however score an emotional 1-2 at its home race in Italy, denying McLaren the perfect season.