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	Alexander Wurz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alexander Wurz was born on 15 February 1974 at Waidhofen/Thaya in Lower Austria as the second son of former rallycross ace Franz Wurz (European Rallycross Champion 1974, 1976 and 1982).
		Alex first tasted competition in the BMX World Championship and won it outright in 1986.
		Alexander Wurz signed a deal with Williams F1 to become the team's official test driver and reserve driver.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexander_Wurz (630 words)

	Wurz to Jordan? \| F1.on.net \| Formula 1 Online NEWS \| F1, Formula 1
		Alex Wurz could be on his way to Jordan for the 2002 season according to rumours.
		Wurz is the McLaren test driver and has said for some time that he would like to join a top team and race again.
		Wurz could remain in a test role at McLaren though, the ex-Benetton driver has been praised by the Woking squad for his technical knowledge.
	www.f1.on.net /view.asp?id=291 (114 words)

	GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Drivers > Alexander Wurz
		Like Nigel Mansell, Alexander Wurz was something of a sleeper in the lower formulae and went largely unrated until he suddenly appeared midway through 1997 driving a Benetton alongside Jean Alesi.
		Wurz got his interest in motorsport from his father Franz, who had been a contemporary of John Button on the rallycross scene in the Seventies.
		The 1999 season was a difficult one, both for Benetton and for Wurz in particular, yielding but a fifth place in his home race, and sixth at Monaco.
	www.grandprix.com /gpe/drv-wurale.html (552 words)

	pitpass - the latest, hottest F1 & A1GP news
		Alex will support Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg in their testing duties and, as official reserve driver, will deputise should either race driver not be able to fulfil racing duties for any reason.
		However, Wurz's most significant contribution will be as the team's Friday driver, assisting with the vital preparation and set-up of the FW28 prior to each Grand Prix.
		Alex brings three full seasons of racing experience with Benetton and five years of senior testing credentials with McLaren to the team, significantly augmenting the depth and breadth of talent and skill in Williams' 2006 driver line-up.
	www.pitpass.com /fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=26789 (303 words)

	[ GIANCARLO FISICHELLA ] Forum - Wurz testdriver Williams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Wurz had been in talks with BMW but his hopes of landing a race drive were scuppered when the German manufacturer opted to keep JV.
		Wurz’s future in Formula 1 had looked uncertain after he was replaced on the McLaren testing bench by British rising star Gary Paffett and his hopes of landing a BMW race seat failed to materialise.
		And although Wurz got the nod on the strength of his greater top-line experience, Williams is still keen for Karthikeyan to join the team as an auxiliary test driver.
	www.racecar.net /giancarloforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1391 (1449 words)

	Alex Wurz: McLaren Can Still Win Races (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		At least not in the eyes of the team's third driver Alexander Wurz.
		Wurz, who previously drove for Benetton and was extremely hopeful of getting Mika Hakkinen's race seat this year, firmly believes McLaren will still win races this year.
		Currently in his second consecutive year as McLaren's reserve driver, Wurz is ever hopeful of regaining a seat in F1 in 2003 - this especially in view of the fact that he has been up among the quickest in testing.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/f1/news/2002/04/22/365_f1_90016.html (350 words)

	UpdateF1 >> View topic - Williams does Wurz
		Wurz will support Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg in their testing duties and, as official reserve driver, will deputise should either race driver not be able to fulfil racing duties for any reason.
		Wurz brings three full seasons of racing experience with Benetton and five years of senior testing credentials with the McLaren Mercedes to the team, significantly augmenting the depth and breadth of talent and skill in Williams’ 2006 driver line-up.
		Wurz is no doubt a great "Friday" driver, being a valuable asset in set-up/development, and could step in to cover any unforseen problems with Webber or Nico, but Karthi's times in practice seemed very good.
	formula-1.updatesport.com /community/viewtopic.php?t=2223 (1066 words)

	The Hindu : Sport / Racing : Motor : Alex Wurz sets early pace
		NUERBURGRING: Alex Wurz of McLaren-Mercedes had the top times in both Friday's practice sessions for the European Grand Prix, edging fellow test driver Ricardo Zonta.
		Austria's Wurz, able to drive only in Friday's sessions, clocked 1 minute, 31.670 seconds around the 5.148-km circuit in the morning and then bettered it with 1:30.623.
		x-Alexander Wurz, Austria, McLaren-Mercedes, 31, 1:30.623, 204.504 kph; 2.
	www.hindu.com /2005/05/28/stories/2005052805471800.htm (439 words)

	Motorsport.com: News channel
		Not so long ago Alex Wurz was thought by many to be heading to a Jaguar race seat next season but the Austrian has decided to stay with McLaren as the team's official third driver.
		We knew that there were opportunities for Alex to get back into racing and would have supported him in whatever decision he made.
		Wurz staying with McLaren is not necessarily good news for Wilson: Jaguar is trying out newcomers to F1 and Minardi's Jos Verstappen is also a possibility for the vacant seat.
	www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=142772 (516 words)

	Wurz leads the way in German GP first practice; HRPWorld.com Race Car Parts and Supplies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Wurz clocked a best time of 1:14.277, six tenths up on Toyota third driver Ricardo Zonta in second, and the McLaren of Kimi Raikkonen was third fastest.
		Wurz improved again to 1:15.859 and widened the gap to Zonta to eight tenths.
		Wurz again stormed round with fastest sectors all through the lap for 1:14.277, and at the other end of the times Karthikeyan took the lead of the backmarker group in 16th.
	www.hrpworld.com /index.cfm?template=news&news_id=1990 (1011 words)

	Tata Group \| Media releases \| Brand ambassadors \| Tata Racing
		In addition, Alex Wurz, the team's recently appointed test and reserve driver, will take up his Friday testing role for the team on the Sakhir circuit.
		Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg, Alex Wurz, Narain Karthikeyan and Andy Priaulx all contributed to the team's intensive development preparations with the five drivers jointly recording 126 days of track time.
		Alex has contributed an enormous amount to our programme over the winter and we will be relying heavily on him during race weekends to evaluate tyres and set-up change on Fridays."
	www.tata.com /0_about_us/brand_ambassadors/releases/20060317.htm (1241 words)

	Wurz tops first Silverstone practice
		Wurz continued his impressive form in the first free practice session for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone here Friday by setting the fastest time.
		Austrian Alex Wurz continued his impressive form in the first free practice session for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone here Friday by setting the fastest time.
		Wurz was the first to complete a flying lap, but was only joined on track by four other cars during the opening quarter of the session.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=127613 (449 words)

	Alex Wurz Interview \|\| Williams F1 - Unofficial Williams F1 News and Views (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Wurz: "I have been with McLaren for five years, and I just want to get this off my chest and say that these were very nice and interesting five years.
		Wurz: "I think it is very good for Nico, he came very quick into Formula One, he is 20.
		Wurz: "The primary target is to race for a world championship winning team as the number one driver.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s107/st89581.htm (1717 words)

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		Alex will continue to play an integral part in the team’s 2004 World Championship challenge as he, together with David Coulthard, Kimi Raikkonen and Pedro de la Rosa, will be developing the West McLaren Mercedes MP4-19 Formula One car, which made its track debut on Tuesday 25th November at the Valencia circuit in Spain.
		“Alex’s contribution during the past three years has been immense and everybody in the team is pleased that our relationship will continue,” said McLaren Racing’s Managing Director Martin Whitmarsh.
		However we all are very pleased that Alex has taken the decision to stay with West McLaren Mercedes.
	www.speedarena.com /artman/publish/openwheel_news/article_3773.shtml (392 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Motorsport \| Formula One \| Wurz secures Williams test role
		Williams have signed ex-McLaren tester Alexander Wurz as their third driver for the 2006 Formula One season.
		Signing Wurz gives them the chance to benefit from his extensive knowledge of McLaren's 2005 race-winning car.
		Wurz, also understudy to racers Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg, said: "Ever since I met Frank Williams in 1996, I have wanted to drive for his team - and I am delighted that the opportunity has now arisen.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/4576376.stm (237 words)

	Racecar
		Kimi Raikkonen will be joined at Imola by Alex Wurz, who will be competing in his first Grand Prix since the Malaysian race at the end of the 2000 season.
		As Alex is now fully comfortable in the MP4-20, we have taken the decision that he will deputise for Juan Pablo at Imola.
		Alex has covered more than 1700 kilometres in the MP4-20 since he first ran the car during Friday's free practices at Bahrain.
	www.racecar.co.uk /story.asp?NewsID=9579 (969 words)

	Castrol Motor Oil and Lubricants - Alex Wurz profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		When the WilliamsF1 Team discovered that Alex Wurz was not under contract to anyone in January 2006 it moved with incredible speed to sign him up.
		But Wurz has demonstrated such an uncanny ability to clearly and concisely articulate detailed information on the feel of a racing car that he has found himself stuck in the role.
		Before joining Williams for the 2006 season Wurz was McLaren test driver for six years, and before that he competed in 52 grands prix for the Benetton team between 1997-2000.
	www.castrol.com /castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=8262008&contentId=7014133 (446 words)

	Monaco Grand Prix Review
		Heinz-Harald Frentzen lost 5th place to Alex Wurz who yet again started well and proved that there is little wrong with the Mecachrome engine that a good chassis and Bridgestone tyres can't fix.
		Wurz, like Fisichella before him, was handling the task of keeping the former World Champion at bay calmly and making no mistakes of any importance and it started to look like Michael would have to wait until the young Austrian stopped before he could chase after the leading McLaren.
		Alex Wurz continued at an unabated pace until lap 42 when he stopped for fresh rubber and fuel, getting back out without trouble, well without trouble until he arrived in the tunnel.
	www.atlasf1.com /98/mon/galvin.html (3029 words)

	AutoRacing1.com - F1 News
		In the case of West McLaren Mercedes third driver Alex Wurz, he showed his competitive streak even before he got his hands on a car, as he was a BMX World Champion in his youth.
		Wurz still spends plenty of time on two wheels, partly for fun and also as an element of his training program.
		Wurz believes in applying that relaxed approach to his driving.
	www.autoracing1.com /htmfiles/2004/F1/1210WurzTwoWheels.asp (842 words)

	News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Austrian Alex Wurz maintained McLaren's impressive run by leading the times in both free practice sessions for the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.
		Williams' Mark Webber took sixth despite a spin and was the early second-session marker before Wurz overhauled him.
		Wurz replaced the injured Montoya at the recent San Marino Grand Prix and finished fourth but was elevated to third after Jenson Button was stripped of his podium place.
	www.pakistanlink.com /Headlines/May05/27/15.htm (289 words)

	Home of Sport: Formula One: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It was with some surprise, then, that a keen-eyed observer recently spotted the brand's logo on the helmet of Williams' new 'Friday' driver Alex Wurz.
		Wurz, 31, was test driver at McLaren until the end of the 2005 season.
		Interestingly, Alex's wife Julia - a former press officer for Benetton - now works in a similar role at Direxiv.
	www.homeofsport.com /f1/news/item.aspx?id=14416 (123 words)

	Motorsport.com: News channel
		Alex Wurz: No, we have the opportunity this year to run a third car and to be honest it's actually quite a cool thing, because after driving for four years only on Spanish tracks it's a real relief going somewhere else to be honest.
		Ron Dennis: Clearly Alex's performance is going to play a role in the decision and it would have been inappropriate to take any decision before we had seen how well he does this weekend.
		Alex Wurz: Well, the white paint is concrete, which I think is okay, but the problem is there is artificial grass behind the kerb, about one-and-a-half or two metres and that is quite slippery and I think it will be extremely slippery in the wet.
	www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=182744&FS=F1 (2339 words)

	Wurz top in Hungarian GP first practice; HRPWorld.com Race Car Parts and Supplies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		McLaren third driver Alex Wurz set the pace in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a best time of 1:21.411.
		Wurz then went to the top, 1:25.161, and the McLaren stayed out for another lap to clock 1:24.759.
		Wurz dropped his time to 1:24.313, half a second up on Zonta, and then again to 1:24.029, the gap widening to eight tenths.
	www.hrpworld.com /index.cfm?template=news&news_id=2008 (772 words)

	F1i.com
		Alex Wurz says he still wants to race again in F1.
		The Austrian driver confirmed in the 'Sportzeitung' newspaper that he is keen to add to his tally of 53 grands prix.
		Suggestions that there is more to his Williams deal is only bolstered by Wurz's admission that he leaves 'very good friends' at McLaren.
	www.f1i.com /content/view/2988/1 (1022 words)

	Planet-F1 forum: Planet-F1 Chat => Wurz to replace JPM at Imola
		Alex Wurz will replace injured McLaren-Mercedes driver Juan Pablo Montoya in the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola this weekend.
		Wurz has been unable to fit in the team's 2005 MP4-20 for most of this year.
		It was this lack of experience with the MP4-20 that prompted the team to select de la Rosa for Bahrain, where he finished fifth and set the fastest lap of the race.
	forum.planet-f1.com /index.php?t=tree&th=23874& (743 words)

	F1empire.com - Alexander Wurz Biography
		Both the 1999 and 2000 seasons were ones to forget, as he was regularly outpaced by his team mate Giancarlo Fisichella.
		Presently, Alex hopes to re-start his career in the same manner as Oliver Panis, whom he takes over testing duties for at McLaren.
		Hopefully he will find the sabbatical from racing will be just what he needed to renew his drive to compete in F1.
	www.f1empire.com /drivers/0wurz.htm (66 words)

	Ananova - Wurz the only finisher for Benetton
		Benetton's Alex Wurz finished 13th at the Belgian Grand Prix at a race in which the best the team could have hoped for was a top-10 finish.
		Wurz qualified with just three cars behind him on the grid, but managed to work his way up the field through pit stops and retirements.
		And the Austrian was not too downhearted after his showing: "Starting from 19th on the grid, it was always going to be difficult to be competitive in the race.
	www.ananova.com /sport/story/sm_48557.html (264 words)

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