Racing towards success Nov 3, 2009
With 19 years of experience under his belt, it is hard to imagine anyone else more prepared to pick up the metaphorical F1 baton left by Alex Yoong, Malaysia's first F1 driver. But for now, F1 must wait. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
F1 entry good timing or big risk? Sep 19, 2009
Note that Malaysias first F1 driver, Alex Yoong, drove for the Australian-owned Minardi F1 team back in 2001 and 2002. Yoong only managed to finish five races out of the 11 in 2002, because of setbacks like engine, hydraulics and gear box problems. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Malaysia is entering a team for F1 next year; what is the purpose? Sep 17, 2009
We have had a race on the circuit for more than a decade, a big sponsor and former participant in Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and a group of businessmen had in the past sponsored a team to get a drive for Alex Yoong. The cost-benefit analysis of past ventures would swing from one extreme to the other with Petronas reaping tremendous value from its sponsorship of F1 through the years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Jazeman in no big hurry Sep 17, 2009
The Federation International Automobile (FIA) have approved Malaysias bid to field a racing team in the Formula One world championships from next year and a local is set to drive in the series for the first time since Alex Yoong in 2002. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said at the launching on Tuesday that they hoped to announce the two drivers by Oct 31. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fairuz certainly has the credentials to drive for 1MalaysiaF1 Sep 16, 2009
The only Malaysian driver who has raced in a F1 car before was Alex Yoong, who competed for the now defunct Minardi in 2001 and 2002. The 27-year-old Fairuz certainly has the ability to compete in the highest level of automobile racing and his participation comes with strong family backing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysian F1 team to be based in Sepang Sep 16, 2009
The SIC hosted the first F1 race in 1999 and Alex Yoong was the first Malaysian to drive in the premier series in 2001. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysias own F1 team Sep 16, 2009
Malaysia hosted its first F1 race in 1999 at the Sepang F1 Circuit and Alex Yoong was the first Malaysian to race in the championships in 2001 and 2002 for Minardi. The Prime Minister had earlier launched the exchange programme between employees from the government and government-linked companies (GLCs) as part of the Government-GLCs Cross-Fertilisation Programme. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysia bag A1GP most improved team award Jun 18, 2009
Driver Fairuz Fauzy (pic) started the season well, taking victory in Zandvoort, Holland, to become the second Malaysian after Alex Yoong to win a race in the series. Fairuz also took podium in third place in Algarve, Portugal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Teammate breathing down Webber's neck Mar 28, 2009
In the past, that has never been a problem - a succession of one-hit wonders such as Alex Yoong at Minardi and Antonio Pizzonia at Jaguar never had Webber's pace. Even in the past two seasons at Red Bull, the Australian - regarded as one of the best qualifiers in the sport - outpaced experienced grand prix-winning teammate David Coulthard, although the Scot was often able to outperform Webber in the races. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Meritus hope to break into Formula One Mar 7, 2009
Meritus Racing sporting director Firhat Mokhzani said Alex Yoong was the teams driver initially but had to pull out due to growing business commitment. We aspire to have a 100% Malaysian team and will continue to search for local drivers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Yoong eager to promote local motorsports Feb 14, 2009
GETTING into F1 is the apex of a driver s career and the experience of being involved in the sport is something Alex Yoong will forever cherish ... Alex Yoong has one simple advice for those who aspire to drive a F1 car some day. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
