Alexander Wurz
Alexander Wurz | |
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Wurz at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans | |
| Born | Alexander Georg Wurz 15 February 1974 Waidhofen an der Thaya, Lower Austria, Austria |
| Spouse |
Julia Horden (m. 2002) |
| Children | 3, including Charlie and Oscar |
| 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 |
| FIA World Endurance Championship career | |
| Years active | 2012–2015 |
| Teams | Toyota |
| Starts | 28 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Podiums | 12 |
| Poles | 8 |
| Best finish | 3rd in 2012 (LMP1) |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1996, 2008–2015 |
| Teams | Joest, Peugeot, Toyota |
| Best finish | 1st (1996, 2009) |
| Class wins | 2 (1996, 2009) |
Alexander Georg Wurz (German pronunciation: [ˌalɛˈksandɐ ˈɡeː.ɐ̯k vʊʁt͡s]; born 15 February 1974) is an Austrian former racing driver, motorsport executive and businessman, who competed in Formula One between 1997 and 2007. In endurance racing, Wurz is a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1996 and 2009 with Joest and Peugeot, respectively.
Amongst several test driver roles, Wurz competed at 69 Grands Prix across six seasons with Benetton, McLaren, and Williams; he achieved three podiums. Since his retirement, he has been a commentator for television, as well as chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association. and occasionally a driver steward.