Alexander Wurz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexander Wurz
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1974(1974-02-15)
Age	50
Birthplace	Austria
Country	Austria
Horoscope	Aquarius

Alexander Wurz Biography

Alexander Wurz is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on February 15, 1974 in Austria, Austria. Active in Formula One championships from 1997 until 2007, this race car driver won the 24 Hours of Le Mans event in both 1996 and 2009.

He is a contemporary of fellow Austrian race car driver Toto Wolff.

Alexander Wurz (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.

Born in Waidhofen an der Thaya, Wurz first tasted competition in the BMX World Championship, which he won in 1986 at the age of 12. This gave him an underlying physical fitness suitable for motor racing. In 2000, Wurz returned somewhat to his cycling roots, starting an MTB team with countryman Markus Rainer. The team, Rainer-Wurz.com, is currently sponsored by sponsors McLaren, Siemens, and Cannondale amongst others. They are multiple World Cup winners. In the early 2000s, niche bicycle brand Katarga presented a limited edition high-end mountain bike called the Alexander Wurz EVO SL, whose frame prominently featured Wurz’s autograph.

Born in Waidhofen an der Thaya, Lower Austria, he is the son of multi-European Rallycross champion Franz Wurz. His marriage to Julia Wurz resulted in sons named Oscar, Felix, and Charlie.

Alexander Wurz Net Worth

Alexander Wurz is one of the richest Race Car Driver from Austria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexander Wurz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was only twelve years old, he won the 1986 BMX World Championship.

After ending his racing career, he founded a driver safety training business called Test and Training International.

Wurz is the second son of former rallycross driver Franz Wurz, who won the European Rallycross Championship in 1974, 1976 and 1982.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alexander Wurz height 6 ft 1 in Alexander weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alexander Wurz Dating?

According to our records, Alexander Wurz married to Julia Wurz. As of December 1, 2023, Alexander Wurz’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2001 he took on the role of test driver for McLaren.

Facts & Trivia

Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Austria. Alexander Wurz celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Since signing to McLaren as test driver, Wurz had been eager to return to racing. At various times during this time he was linked in rumours to a return to a full race seat. His large size for a Formula One driver (186 centimetres (6 ft 1 in)) caused some difficulties. In fact, because they were so sure he would be driving for Austrian-owned Red Bull Racing in 2005, the designers at McLaren neglected to allow for his size, meaning he could not physically fit in the car. In 2003 he was strongly linked to a race seat at Jaguar, where the under-fire Antônio Pizzonia was struggling. However, McLaren were struggling with their abortive new car and blocked the move to retain Wurz as a development driver. Jaguar then decided to give Pizzonia more time to prove himself, before drafting in Justin Wilson.

Top Facts about Alexander Wurz

1. Alexander Wurz is an Austrian former racing driver.
2. He was born on February 15, 1974 in Waidhofen an der Thaya, Austria.
3. Wurz competed in Formula One from 1997 to 2007.
4. He won two World Endurance Championships with Toyota Racing in 2014 and 2015.
5. Wurz also won the Le Mans 24 Hours race twice (1996 and 2009).
6. He retired from professional racing in November 2018.
7. During his F1 career, he achieved three podium finishes.
8. Wurz served as chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association from 2005 to 2010.
9. He is currently a consultant for the Williams F1 team.
10. In addition to racing, he is also a certified pilot and skydiver.