Alex finishes eighth at gruelling Le Mans race Jun 18, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Driver Alex Yoong and his fellow Malaysians, engineer Rueben Wong and mechanic Shanker Ramachandran from the Malaysian A1GP team, were celebrating yesterday after achieving great success in one of motorsports' most difficult challenges. Alex and the Charouz Racing System (CRC) team finished the gruelling 24-hour Le Mans race in eighth place. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysia will have to improve consistency, says Alex May 1, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Inconsistency plagued Malaysia's fortunes in the second season of the A1 Grand Prix Series and driver Alex Yoong will have to overcome this when the new season gets underway in four months' time. On Sunday, Alex lost the chance to defend his fifth position in the overall standings after a less than perfect pit stop in the feature race of the final round of the season at Brands Hatch Circuit in England. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex sprints to fifth place in Brands Hatch Apr 30, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia stayed on course to defend the fifth-place finish in the overall standings after driver Alex Yoong finished fifth in the sprint race of the British leg of the A1 Grand Prix at the Brands Hatch circuit yesterday. Alex finished the 15-lap race in 19:13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Testing times| Apr 30, 2007
At Minardi in 2001 his team-mates were Tarso Marques and Alex Yoong; at Renault it was Jarno Trulli in 2003, Trulli and Jacques Villeneuve in 2004, and Giancarlo Fisichella in 2005 and 2006. In none of these cases was the Spaniard truly challenged and whats more, when things did go wrong he could bank on his team getting behind him. (iAfrica.com)
Malaysian Alex qualifies in sixth position for British A1GP Apr 29, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Alex Yoong of A1 Team Malaysia remained on course in his bid to win fourth place in the overall standings when he emerged with the sixth fastest time in the qualifying sessions of the British leg of the A1GP, the final leg of the season, at Brands Hatch Circuit yesterday ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 2:29. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Mixed fortunes for Malaysia in Shanghai Apr 16, 2007
Alex Yoong, who qualified eighth fastest, clocked 16:15. 982 in the 10-lap race. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysian hopeful of strong finish after qualifying in eighth spot Apr 15, 2007
Alex Yoong, the main driver for the Malaysian team, clocked an aggregate time of 3:11. 548 at the end of the four qualifying segments and will start todays sprint race from the fourth row beside the French team. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Our A1 team clock ninth fastest time in free practice Apr 14, 2007
Team driver Alex Yoong posted a time of 1:36 ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 1:36. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex eyeing a repeat in China Apr 13, 2007
Alex Yoong is hoping to bag another win in the China leg of the A1 Grand Prix series. PETALING JAYA: Malaysias Alex Yoong will be looking to score another success in the China leg of the A1 Grand Prix Series. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Singapore motorsports receives healthy boost Apr 5, 2007
Former Malaysian F1 driver Alex Yoong said, "It won't do that much for the local motorsport scene. Not as much as you think.". lect. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Think Beyond F1 Apr 5, 2007
" Slater also said that Singapore would be a "fantastic place to set up a technology centre, to set up a regional head office" for any F1 team wanting to develop their activities throughout Asia. The forum which brought together experts in the racing fraternity from around the Asia Pacific also stressed that the F1 will not be the only vehicle that could benefit Singapore. Former Malaysian F1 driver Alex Yoong said, "It won't do that much for the local motorsport scene. Not as much as you think. (Channelnewsasia.com)
S'pore F1 race decision possibly after Malaysian Grand Prix: expert Apr 4, 2007
Also giving it the thumbs up - former F1 driver Alex Yoong from Malaysia: "It would be better for Malaysia if it was the only track in South East Asia to have Formula One but at the same time I say a Singapore race would be good as well there are obvious advantages to having a neighbour that has embraced motor sports so well.". According to Yoong, based on Malaysia's experience, F1 alone has not helped the growth of the local motor sports industry. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Alex grabs win in sprint race Mar 27, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Alex Yoong gave Malaysia their third win of the season with a dominant victory in the sprint race of the Mexican leg of the A1 Grand Prix series at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit on Sunday ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 17:44. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex Yoong wins in Mexican leg of A1 Grand Prix series Mar 26, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Alex Yoong gave Malaysia their third win of the season with a dominant victory in the sprint race of the Mexican leg of the A1 Grand Prix series at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit on Sunday. He made a clean start from pole position and held off the challenges of Britain's Oliver Jarvis to win the 20-minute race in 17:44. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
SA takes A1 podium in Mexico Mar 26, 2007
The 23-year-old Jarvis, who was runner-up in the 2006 British Formula 3 championship, started from second on the grid alongside Malaysias Alex Yoong after the pair had finished first and second in the 12-lap Sprint race. While the Malaysian had a poor start and dropped to sixth in the opening laps, Jarvis took an immediate lead from Summerton, an 18-year-old rookie competing in only his second A1GP race meeting. (iAfrica.com)
Team Malaysias Alex out for a strong showing in Mexico Mar 25, 2007
PETALING JAYA: A1 Team Malaysia driver Alex Yoong looked poised for an improved performance in the ninth round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Mexico after setting the fourth fastest time in practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Friday. Alex took over from rookie Aaron Lim (pic) and went on to clock 1:28. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex thanks crew for helping him finish eighth in Durban Feb 27, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Alex Yoong praised his crew for helping him finish a creditable eighth in the feature race after a difficult weekend in the eighth round of the A1 Grand Prix in Durban, South Africa. In the lead up to race day, the team had endured difficult practice sessions and Alex qualified in 17th place for the sprint race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Heartbreak for SA| Feb 26, 2007
1 Germany 1h 10m 35,58s; 2 Great Britain (Robbie Kerr) +9,55s; 3 New Zealand (Matt Halliday) +10,51s; 4 Switzerland (Neel Jani) +12,64s; 5 Portugal (Alvaro Parente) +15,97s; 6 Netherlands (Jeroen Bleekemolen) +16,79s; 7 Brazil (Bruno Junqueira) +21,86s; 8 Malaysia (Alex Yoong) +1 lap; 9 India (Narain Karthikeyan) +4 laps; 10 Pakistan (Nur Ali) +4 laps. 17 South Africa (Adrian Zaugg) +38 laps. (iAfrica.com)
Miserbale outing for Alex Feb 25, 2007
PETALING JAYA: It was a miserable day in qualifying for Malaysias Alex Yoong who will start in 17th place in the eighth round of the A1 Grand Prix of Nations at the street track in Durban, South Africa yesterday. Alex clocked an aggregate time of 2:37. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex needs podium finish to stay in the hunt Feb 22, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Malaysias A1 driver Alex Yoong needs podium finishes in this weekends eighth round of the A1 Grand Prix of Nations in Durban, South Africa, to stay in touch with the leaders. Malaysia are currently sixth in the overall standings with 35 points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Award a timely boost for Alex Feb 20, 2007
PETALING JAYA: A1 Team Malaysia driver Alex Yoong got the perfect boost ahead of the South African A1 GP this weekend when he was announced as the 2006 recipient of the prestigious British Racing Drivers Club Bruce McLaren Trophy last week. This accolade is awarded each year to a driver in the Commonwealth countries who has established the most meritorious performances in international motor racing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Alex finishes sixth in Australian A1 GP Feb 5, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Malaysias Alex Yoong finished a creditable sixth in the feature race of the Australian A1 Grand Prix in Eastern Creek, Sydney, yesterday ... Alex Yoong (Mas) 20:26. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysian A1 racer sets 10th fastest time at Eastern Creek Feb 4, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Malaysias Alex Yoong will start the Australian Al Grand Prix, the seventh round of the world series, on the fifth row after qualifying in 10th place at Eastern Creek, Sydney yesterday ... Alex Yoong (Mas) 2:37. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fairuz is test and reserve driver for Spyker F1 team Feb 3, 2007
Fauzy, who competed in the GP2 feeder series as well as A1 Grand Prix last year, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Malaysias first F1 driver Alex Yoong and will attend race weekends. Fauzy and 22-year-old van der Garde, who had previously been announced as a Super Aguri reserve driver, will take part in Friday test sessions at race weekends. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex aims for quick rebound in Sydney Feb 1, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Alex Yoong will be looking at making a quick rebound when he returns to A1GP action in the seventh round of the series in Sydney this weekend. The race was held at the same track in the inaugural series last year and Malaysia scored points in both the sprint (eighth place) and feature (fifth) races. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alex to start from eighth spot in New Zealand race Jan 21, 2007
PETALING JAYA: A change of tyres enabled Malaysia s Alex Yoong to earn a top 10 finish in qualifying for the New Zealand leg of the A1GP championship at Taupo yesterday. Alex clocked an aggregate time of 2:30. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia promoted after Dutch penalty Dec 12, 2006
Alex Yoong had on Sunday finished sixth in the race delayed by a heavy downpour ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Reid gives New Zealand first win Dec 11, 2006
Meanwhile, Malaysia's Alex Yoong had a disappointing Sprint race, finishing in 12th place ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 20. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sentul could be an inspiration Dec 11, 2006
One or two of our drivers, for example Alex Yoong of Malaysia has spent half of his carrier with A1 and he has been very supportive. I think you'll find opportunities in certain markets. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Malaysia eye repeat show at A1GP World Cup Dec 9, 2006
ALL WIRED UP: Malaysia's Alex Yoong rides a bicycle before a practice session for the A1 Grand Prix at Indonesia's Sentul International Circuit yesterday ... At the team s home race in Sepang two weeks ago, Alex Yoong recorded fourth and seventh place finishes in the two races and with the team having scored a number of top ten finishes this season including two race wins A1 Team Malaysia are proving to be among the top contenders for the title this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ananda wants more than just points in A1 race Dec 8, 2006
Malaysian driver Alex Yoong, who won the A1GP Sentul leg in February, said all drivers, including Ananda, would have an equal chance to win. "He had the toughest time this year, but in Europe last season he was as quick as anybody else. He just needs to stay up for the whole weekend," Yoong said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Nico overtakes Jani to win feature race Nov 27, 2006
Malaysia's Alex Yoong also got among the points, finishing fourth in the sprints before inching his way to seventh in the feature race ... NOT TOO CLOSE: Malaysia's Alex Yoong (left) and France driver Nicolas Lapierre almost crashed into each other at the first corner. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vulindlela struggles in Malaysia Nov 27, 2006
Second and 1,20s behind was Germanys Niko Hulkenburg, with New Zealands Jonny Reid a further 2,40s back and local hero Alex Yoong fourth in the A1 Team Malaysia car ... Like South Africa, home nation A1 Team Malaysia had a race of two halves, as Alex Yoong dropped down the field from fourth at the start before the pit stop. (iAfrica.com)
Swiss clinches pole position, Alex is seventh quickest Nov 26, 2006
Malaysia's Alex Yoong will start from the fourth row of the grid for the sprint race today after clocking the seventh fastest time in qualifying ... STILL IN IT: Alex Yoong takes a corner during the qualifying session for the A1GP yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A1GP: Close race on the cards Nov 24, 2006
ONE FOR THE ALBUM: Fairuz Fauzy (left) and Alex Yoong, who will be sharing driving duties for A1 Team Malaysia in the fourth leg of the A1GP Championships at the Sepang Circuit today, pose for the camera at the KLCC Skybridge on Thursday. While Alex is well aware that good results will propel him to the top of the championship standings, he is also wary of another unpredictable element the weather. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Motor Racing: Alex still buoyant Nov 14, 2006
PETALING JAYA: Malaysias A1GP driver Alex Yoong remained in high spirits despite a disappointing finish in Beijing on Sunday ... LOOKING AHEAD: Alex Yoong is hoping to make up for the disappointment in Beijing by doing well in the home race in Sepang in two weeks time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysian motor racers aim to maintain winning form in China Nov 6, 2006
Alex Yoong will be joined by teammate Fairuz Fauzy when the event takes place at a specially constructed temporary street circuit in the Yizhang area in Beijing on Friday. Alex said: I think the capital will see an exciting race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fairuz to drive in qualifying practices Nov 3, 2006
Alex Yoong has had a great start to the season with his two wins (in the Czech Republic). If I can help the team to maintain this performance level, I ll be very proud. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Don't get carried away, says Alex Oct 10, 2006
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian driver Alex Yoong has earned recognition for the country with a double triumph in the just concluded second round of the A1 Grand Prix Championships at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic ... RACE LEADER: Malaysia's Alex Yoong in action during the feature race of the second leg of A1GP in Czech Republic on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
China in top gear for Beijing Grand Prix Oct 10, 2006
Malaysia's Alex Yoong won both races for a historic double. Cheng's results taken in tandem with the ninth-place feature race finish in the season opener two weeks ago in the Netherlands mean China has eight championship points. (Xinhuanet, China)
Double for Malaysia's Alex in Czech A1 GP Oct 9, 2006
PETALING JAYA: Alex Yoong created history for Malaysia when he bagged a stunning double win in the Czech Republic race of the A1GP championship at the Brno Circuit yesterday ... TOP OF THE WORLD: Malaysia's Alex Yoong shows the thumbs up sign after winning the sprint race of the A1GP in Brno, Czech Republic ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 18:02. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Motor Racing: Bright spot for Yoong Oct 3, 2006
The day did not start off well for Malaysian driver Alex Yoong. He bumped into a stalled car before the warm-up lap. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SA win and lose at A1GP Oct 2, 2006
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Zaugg on pole, Alex in 11th spot Oct 1, 2006
Malaysias former Formula One driver Alex Yoong, meanwhile, will start 11th on the grid for the sprint race today with a total time of 2:56 ... Malaysia (Alex Yoong) 2:56. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Alex fired up for challenge Sep 30, 2006
With new regulations in place, a tougher challenge lies ahead for Alex Yoong (pic) and Fairuz Fauzy in the 2006-2007 season which kicked off with the practice sessions yesterday at the historical Zandvoort track. Alex is doing driving duties this weekend and he will be highly motivated to continue the momentum from last season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Former F1 driver Alex, Fairuz to head Malaysian challenge Sep 29, 2006
Former Formula One driver Alex Yoong and Fairuz Fauzy are the flagbearers for the Malaysian team, who chalked up an impressive debut outing last year when they finished fifth overall on 74 points. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* We challenged Taiwan's fastest driver to a go-kart race Aug 12, 2006
According to ex-F1 driver Alex Yoong, quoted in a recent on-line Asian MotorsSports article, The make-up of the [V6] car is quite similar to the ones in F1 with the semi-auto gear boxes and digital display. This is certainly the missing link [in Asia] for drivers who are looking to step up to F1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Youngsters Aaron and Nik Iruwan to get a taste of driving A1GP car Aug 9, 2006
SHARING TIPS: Alex Yoong (right) believes that the Silverstone test would allow Aaron and Nik Iruwan (left) sample the power and handling of an A1GP car. A1 Team Malaysia drivers Alex Yoong and Fairuz Fauzy will be returning to the A1GP car in preparation for the second season of the A1GP, but will temporarily hand over the car to the two rookies so they can experience the thrill of driving a 550 horsepower racing car ... A1 Team Malaysia finished fifth in the debut season, with Alex Yoong... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia to host Round Four of A1 GP Jul 6, 2006
Meanwhile, Alex Yoong (pic), the principal driver for A1 Team Malaysia, said it was exciting to be racing in the second season of the A1 GP.. The team is now busy preparing and it is good to know the venues of the races early so that we can plan our logistics for the race, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Four top races next month in Sentul Jun 29, 2006
A1 and former F1 driver Alex Yoong of Malaysia and Narain Karthikeyan of India are among the drivers that once participated in the AFOS.. AFOS said in a statement that the Formula V6 Asia by Renault is the latest addition to the single seater racing scene in Asia, which is created to provide both Asian and international competitors a highly cost effective platform to bridge the gap between the junior formula such as Formula BMW, Formula Renault, 2. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Malaysian A1 Team join list of attractions Jun 23, 2006
Alex Yoong, A1 Team Malaysia driver who is back after competing in the Le Mans race in France, will drive the car. We were asked by the management of Sepang International Circuit whether we would be prepared to put the car on display at the circuit this weekend and we thought we could go one better than that, said Alex. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Audi vs. Pescarolo at Le Mans Jun 18, 2006
Alex Yoong of Malaysia, driving for Dome Judd, was third, four laps behind the leader. As Helary waited to get back behind the wheel, he said he doubted Audi could hold its speed until the end. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Junqueira takes Portland pole Jun 18, 2006
Alex Yoong of Malaysia, driving for Dome Judd, was third, four laps behind the leader. Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Monterrey: List of nominated ... Feb 25, 2006
A1 Team Driver 1 Driver 2 Driver 3 Australia Christian Jones Marcus Marshall Austria Patrick Friesacher Brazil Christian Fittipaldi Tuka Rocha Canada Patrick Carpentier Sean McIntosh China Tengyi Jiang Ma Qinghua Czech Republic Tomas Enge France Nicolas Lapierre Alexandre Premat Germany Timo Scheider Great Britain Robbie Kerr Indonesia Ananda Mikola Ireland Ralph Firman Michael Devaney Italy Enrico Toccacelo Max Busnelli Japan Hayanari Shimoda Lebanon Basil Shaaban Khalil Beschir Graham Rahal... (Motor Sport)
Sentul: Cooper Tire race report Feb 15, 2006
779 while Alex Yoong and A1 Team Malaysia took second with a time of 55. 57. (Motor Sport)
McIntosh goes from last to victory in Sentul Feb 13, 2006
It all started, amazingly, with an opening-lap collision between McIntosh and Team Malaysia's Alex Yoong in the sprint race ... Jani ran fourth for the first half of the race, but Team Malaysia's Alex Yoong, one of the few drivers with prior experience at Sentul, was determined to gain a good finish, and dove past Jani at the first turn on the ninth lap ... Behind McIntosh, it was to be a battle for second between two former F1 drivers -- Alex Yoong (Malaysia) pushing Jos Verstappen... (Motor Sport)
Alex finishes second in A1 Grand Prix Feb 13, 2006
PETALING JAYA: Alex Yoong drove Malaysia to the first podium finish in the inaugural A1 Grand Prix series when he finished second in the feature race in Round Eight in Sentul, Indonesia, yesterday ... PROUD MOMENT: Malaysias Alex Yoong poses with the Jalur Gemilang and the trophy on the podium after finishing second in the A1 Grand Prix feature race on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Canada races to upset in A1 GP Feb 13, 2006
COME-FROM-BEHIND VICTOR: Sean McIntosh of Canada (center) is flanked by runner-up Alex Yoong of Malaysia (right) and third-placed Australian Marcus Marshall after winning the A1 Grand Prix at Sentul circuit, Bogor, despite starting last in the race ... Malaysia's Alex Yoong, like McIntosh enjoying his first podium finish, was second, and Australian Marcus Marshall finished third at Sentul international circuit. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Sentul: Team Malaysia Friday ... Feb 11, 2006
ALEX YOONG TAKES A1TEAM MALAYSIA TO THE TOP ON FRIDAY'S FREE PRACTICES IN INDONESIA ... Malaysia's driver Alex Yoong set the time in lap 10 of the 15 laps he put in during the free practice 2. (Motor Sport)
Sentul: Friday practice report Feb 11, 2006
Home racer Ananada Mikola showed that circuit experience pays leading the second session for some time but it was A1 Team Malaysia's Alex Yoong who put in the day's fastest lap time of 1. 27. (Motor Sport)
Durban: Team Malaysia race ... Jan 31, 2006
Durban, South Africa 29 January 2006 -- A1 Team Malaysia endured a tough day's racing in Durban and were unable to capitalise on the competitive running that the team had enjoyed in practice and qualifying, with retirements from both races for driver Alex Yoong at the A1 Grand Prix of Nations in South Africa today. The first street race of the A1 Grand Prix calendar certainly proved a crowd-pleaser with an estimated 50,000 spectators experiencing the action-packed racing of this new motor racing... (Motor Sport)
Team Malaysia sponsor announced Jan 29, 2006
Proton, through its wholly owned subsidiary company, Proton Marketing Sdn Bhd ("PMSB") has entered into an Memorandum of Understanding with A1 Grand Prix (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (A1GPM"). PMSB was represented by Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohd Tahir, Managing Director of Proton Holdings Berhad, while Jack Cunningham, the team principal of A1GPM, signed on behalf of A1 GP. Commenting on the sponsorship, Syed Zainal said that the company followed closely the progress of A1 Team Malaysia and saw... (Motor Sport)
Durban: Sprint race starting ... Jan 29, 2006
Durban: Sprint race starting lineup. 1994-2006 Motorsport. (Motor Sport)
Team Malaysia halfway season ... Jan 14, 2006
-- A1 Team Malaysia is proving to be one of the top contenders in the new A1 Grand Prix series, lying ninth at the halfway stage of the season with its two talented and high profile professional drivers, Alex Yoong and Fairuz Fauzy ... Greg Wheeler's biography also reads like a "Who's Who of Motorsport", with his career including roles with Mitsubishi and the works World Rally team, engineering the Williams Touring Car team competing in the British Touring Car Championship as well as the... (Motor Sport)
