Alexander Wurz
Alexander Georg "Alex" Wurz (German pronunciation: [ˌalɛˈksandɐ ˈɡeː.ɐ̯k vʊʁt͡s]; born 15 February 1974) is an Austrian former professional racing driver, driver training expert and businessman. He competed in Formula One from 1997 until 2007, and is also a two-time winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Wurz in Le Mans 2016 | |
| Born | 15 February 1974 Waidhofen an der Thaya, Lower Austria, Austria |
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| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Active years | 1997–2000, 2005, 2007 |
| Teams | Benetton, McLaren, Williams |
| Entries | 69 (69 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 3 |
| Career points | 45 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| First entry | 1997 Canadian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 2007 Chinese Grand Prix |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1996, 2008–2015 |
| Teams | Joest Racing, Team Peugeot Total |
| Best finish | 1st (1996, 2009) |
| Class wins | 2 (1996, 2009) |
He is currently under contract to race for the Toyota factory racing team in the WEC (World Endurance Championship). In Formula One, he is a commentator for TV and media, as well as being Williams F1 Team's driver coach, chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, and occasionally a driver steward.
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