Jean Alesi

Jean Alesi, 1991. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Jean Alesi, 1991. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

11 Jun 1964
Montfavet nr. Avignon, Vaucluse

Jean Alesi, 1000 km of the Hungaroring, July 2010. Copyright Gergely Gabris, 2010. Used with permission.

Jean Alesi, 1000 km of the Hungaroring, July 2010. Copyright Gergely Gabris, 2010. Used with permission.

Nationality:

France

Grands Prix:

201 (1989-2001)

F3000 starts:

20 (1988-1989)

Indy 500s:

1 (2012)

Since F1, he's been in touring cars, in Europe and Asia, until 2010, when he moved to the LMS sportscars series. In 2011, he became an ambassador and test driver for Group Lotus, and will drive for them in the 2012 Indianapolis 500, when he became the oldest rookie starter in history. In 2012, he also appeared in speedcars again. Also works as a consultant to Direxiv, has his own vineyard, is brand ambassador to Pirelli and acts as a consultant to the FFSA.

Biography last updated 23 Jan 2013