Crossword Genius

Racing driver who took over the French Ligier team in 1997 (5,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alain prost

(Another definition for alain prost that I've seen is " Expert driver".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.