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| Team
| |
Minardi |
| Date
of Birth
| 20
July 1976 |
| Nationality
| Malaysian |
| Car
Number
| 22 |
| Marital
Status
| Single |
P R O F I L E
Alex Yoong made his formula1 debut with just three races
of the season left. The Malaysian driver made history by
becoming the first non-Japanese Asian driver to compete
in the sport, and had his first outing at the 2001
Italian Grand Prix.
Rumours that Yoong would be taking over from Tarso
Marques before the end of the season flew for much of
the summer, and once the 23-year-old acquired a
Superlicene from the FIA the team were able to confirm
that he would race from Monza.
Yoong brought with him much-needed funds from the Magnum
Corporation Berhad, and other sponsors, including new
title sponsor KL, soon followed.
The Malaysian finished his first race at Suzuka last
season, and now must prove his worth and attempt to
score points.
C A R E E
R H I G H L I G H T S
| 2001 |
Made
his formula1 debut at the Italian GP with Minardi.
Also made history as first Malaysian driver to
race in the sport. |
| |
| 2000 |
Formula
Nippon Championship, Team LeMans. Final three
formula1 races with European Minardi. |
| |
| 1999 |
British
Formula 3 Championship, 4 races, one second place,
three top six finishes. Italian Formula 3000
Championship, 5 races, one second place and one
fifth. International Formula 3000 Championship, 5
races. Formula 3 Macau Grand prix, 7th place. |
| |
| 1998 |
British
Formula 3 Championship, numerous top six finishes. |
| |
| 1997 |
British
Formula Renault Sport Championship, numerous top
six finishes. |
| |
| 1996 |
1996
British Formula Renault Sport Championship,
numerous top ten finishes. |
| |
| 1995 |
1995
Formula Asia International Series, vice champion
and Malaysian champion, eight wins. |
| |
| 1994 |
1994
Formula Asia International Series, one win (China
Zhuhai). |
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