| Alexander
WURZ (6) Benetton-Mécachrome |
 |
|
 |
Born : February 15th 1974 in Waithofen (Austria) Nationality : Austrian Lives : Perchtoldsdorf (Austria) Family : Engaged to Karin Height : 1,88m Weight : 74 kg |
|
||||
| 1986: BMX world champion 1987-89: Austrian BMX champion 1990: Karting 1991: Austrian Formula Ford championship; 2nd in the Formula Ford International Cup 1992: German and Austrian Formula Ford Champion. Winner of the Formula Ford International Cup |
1993: 13th in the German F3
championship 1994: 2nd in the German F3 championship 1995: 6th in the German F3 championship 1996: ITC championship (Opel); winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours 1997: Test driver with Benetton-Renault |
| He only competed in three grands prix last season, and yet he managed a third place at Silverstone. Like his team-mate, Benetton's Austrian driver has the hallmark of a future great. And like Fisichella, he intends to be up on the podium several times this year. A worthy successor to Niki Lauda, the new boy may well be the big surprise of the season. |
