Alex Wurz represented among the largest groups in Method 1 historical past throughout his time within the high echelon, whereas incomes a repute as a formidable check driver when the position concerned racking up hundreds upon hundreds of kilometres. In our newest Lights to Flag characteristic, the Austrian talks about swapping two wheels for 4 as a teen, his reminiscences of racing for Benetton, McLaren and Williams, in addition to what he’s been as much as since – which incorporates serving to the present crop of F1 racers…
Beginning out on a BMX bike
Wurz was uncovered to motorsport from a younger age, together with his father, Franz, incomes a repute for his rallycross abilities and the host of driving faculties he established alongside that success. Nevertheless, it was not within the automotive world that the following racer within the household began out.