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Alex YoongMalaysian racing driver
Date of Birth: 20.07.1976
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Content:
- Early Career and Formula Asia Success
- Journey through European Motor Racing
- Formula 1 Debut with Minardi
- Post-Formula 1 Career
Early Career and Formula Asia Success
Alex Yoong, a Malaysian race car driver, began his racing career in 1992 at the age of 16. In 1994, he secured his first victory in Formula Asia, followed by becoming the Formula Asia Vice-Champion in 1995.
Journey through European Motor Racing
Yoong transitioned to British Formula Renault in 1996 and further competed in British Formula 3, Italian Formula 3000, and Formula Nippon. However, his stint in International Formula 3000 in 1999 was unsuccessful, marked by three failed qualifying attempts, a retirement after four laps, and a start-line crash that resulted in an injury.
Formula 1 Debut with Minardi
In 2001, Yoong made his Formula 1 debut for Minardi, competing in the final three races of the season. The following year, he became a full-season driver for Minardi, except for the races in Hungary and Belgium where he was replaced by Anthony Davidson. Despite failing to qualify for three Grand Prix, Yoong achieved a seventh-place start at the season-opening race in Australia.
Post-Formula 1 Career
After leaving Formula 1, Yoong raced in the Champ Car series in 2003 and the Australian V8 Supercars Championship in 2004. He has also represented Malaysia in the A1 Grand Prix series since 2005, earning four victories as of 2008. Additionally, he has competed in the Le Mans Series and participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.