Formula One: Translating a fast and dangerous sport to safe road driving Jul 7, 2007
"I hope what Formula One achieves in terms of safety standards will be one day translated to the street," said the Williams driver, Alexander Wurz, immediately after the accident. "I think an accident like Robert's today shows how much safer cars can be and what you can get away with.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
French Grand Prix 2007 Awards Jul 3, 2007
As unlikely as it seems actually finished 6 places ahead of where he started from in 22nd spot, in part due to his penalty carried over from the US GP. The other best chargers of the race Adrian Sutil, Alexander Wurz and Jenson Button all moved up 4 places ... Even though he moved up 4 places from where he started, Alexander Wurz was once again out paced and out raced by his younger teammate Nico Rosberg. (Suite101.com)
Smooth Hamilton clinches American dream Jun 18, 2007
Alexander Wurz (AUT) Williams one lap 11 ... Alexander Wurz (AUT) 8 10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton atop F1 heap Jun 15, 2007
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Opinion: Lewis can inherit the earth Jun 15, 2007
Alexander Wurz made the podium thanks to an inspired one-stop strategy, while fellow rookie Heikki Kovalainen also remained calm in the chaos for an excellent fourth place. Takuma Sato, despite an error, was outstanding in sixth for Super Aguri. (iAfrica.com)
Sensational Hamilton makes F1 history Jun 12, 2007
McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, of Britain, is doused with champagne by third-place finisher Williams' Alexander Wurz, of Austria, reacts after winning the Canadian Grand Prix Formula One race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, June 10, 2007. Story Tools. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rookie F1 Driver Makes History Jun 11, 2007
" Robert Kubica, a 22-year-old driver from Poland and Heidfeld's teammate, was involved in a frightening crash just before the halfway point. Team officials first said he broke his right leg and later said the driver was sore but had no apparent injuries. Considered one of the rising stars of F1, Kubica was racing with the Toyota of Jarno Trulli and the Ferrari of Felipe Massa when he suddenly veered off course into the grass as they drove toward the hairpin turn. Kubica's car slammed into the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hamilton breaks through in Canada Jun 11, 2007
Hamilton breaks through with first F1 victory - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamilton wins Canadian GP in landmark victory Jun 11, 2007
Raikkonen ran through the grass several times and struggled to a fifth-place finish, coming in behind the Williams of Alexander Wurz and the Renault of Heikki Kovalainen. Ralf Schumacher, driving a Toyota, took the eighth and final points position. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamiltons maiden win overshadowed by Kubicas major crash Jun 11, 2007
Germany's Nick Heidfeld was second for BMW Sauber and Austrian Alexander Wurz third for Williams. Poland's Robert Kubica was reported to be conscious and stable after suffering a huge crash. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A first: Black driver wins F1 race Jun 11, 2007
McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, of Britain, is doused with champagne by third-place finisher Williams' Alexander Wurz, of Austria, reacts after winning the Canadian Grand Prix Formula One race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, June 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Practice times of F1 Canadian Grand Prix Jun 9, 2007
Alexander Wurz, , Williams, 1:18 ... Alexander Wurz, Austria, Williams, 1:19. (People's Daily Online, China)
F1 rookie Hamilton adjusts to Montreal track Jun 9, 2007
sometimes, he talks too much," said Giancarlo Fisichella of Renault. Alexander Wurz of Team Williams said, "I see no problem with (his) racing. You know it is hard, you have to defend your line. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Lewis at ease with Alonso competition Jun 8, 2007
" Other drivers were less diplomatic when told of Villeneuve's latest outburst. Austrian Alexander Wurz of Williams suggested that the outspoken Canadian's quotes were not worthy of sensible discussion, while Renault's Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella simply said: "Sometimes he talks too much. " AFP Subscribe - a weekly email newsletter Motoring talk: Take a look at the new models | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2005 iafrica.com, a division of Metropolis* - a Primedia company Reproduction... (iAfrica.com)
Alonso dominates in Monaco May 28, 2007
s Robert Kubica and 's Nick Heidfeld were fifth and sixth respectively for BMW Sauber with n Alexander Wurz opening his tally for Williams in seventh place. Only four of the 22 drivers failed to finish, with Toro Rosso's Italian Vitantonio Liuzzi stopping on the second lap with a broken rear diffuser and n Mark Webber retiring with a gearbox problem in his Red Bull. (People's Daily Online, China)
Alonso repeats as Monaco GP champ May 28, 2007
" Giancarlo Fisichella of Renault finished fourth. Robert Kubica of BMW-Sauber was fifth with teammate Nick Heidfeld next. Alexander Wurz of Williams came in seventh. Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari, who won the first race of the season, was eighth after starting 16th when he broke a wheel steering arm in qualifying Saturday. The Finn moved up to 12th after the first lap but dropped to almost a minute behind on the 20th lap and was lapped by the 40th. "We knew we were facing an uphill battle and... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Formula One: Alonso cruises to Monaco victory May 28, 2007
Alexander Wurz of Williams came in seventh. ( Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Formula One Champ Wins Monaco Grand Prix May 27, 2007
Alexander Wurz of Williams came in seventh. Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari, who won the first race of the season, was eighth after starting 16th when he broke a wheel steering arm in qualifying Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Massa powers to Spanish GP victory May 14, 2007
His teammate Ralf Schumacher also had a miserable afternoon, rammed from behind by the Williams of n Alexander Wurz when he braked into the new chicane on the opening lap. Honda failed to score their first point of the season, with Brazilian Rubens. (People's Daily Online, China)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
17 Alexander Wurz (Austria) Williams Toyota. 18 Vitantonio Liuzzi (Italy) Toro Rosso Ferrari. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malaysian Grand Prix Apr 9, 2007
Alexander Wurz, Williams-Toyota, 56 10. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault, 56 11. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamilton fastest in final Malaysian GP practice Apr 7, 2007
434 14 Alexander Wurz (Austria) Williams 1min36. 473 15 Scott Speed (US) Toro Rosso 1min36. (Motoring)
Leading Practice Times Apr 7, 2007
Alexander Wurz (Aut) Williams 1:36. 621; 11. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1 third session results Apr 7, 2007
Alexander Wurz, Austria, Williams, 1:36. 473, 16. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Massa quickest at 1st practice at Sepang Apr 7, 2007
Under the three-year deal starting at the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend, the AirAsia logo will be displayed on the nose of the ATiams cars and the helmets of drivers Nico Rosberg and Alexander Wurz. AirAsia chief executive officer Tony Fernandez said Thursday that the sponsorship agreement was expected to "further elevate the AirAsia brand". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Finn is the fastest Mar 29, 2007
Alexander Wurz sprang a surprise with the pace of the Williams car, clocking the second fastest time of 1:35. 702. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kimi quickest at Malaysia testing Mar 29, 2007
Alexander Wurz of Williams was second fastest while David Coulthard with the Red Bull team was third. BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica, who dominated testing Tuesday, was fifth fastest. (iAfrica.com)
Ferrari hot favourites at Sepang Mar 28, 2007
187 while Williams' Alexander Wurz who dominated the early session was 0. 147 seconds behind in third position. (iAfrica.com)
Ferraris Kimi tops in qualifying but Massa hit by failure Mar 18, 2007
Alexander Wurz (Aut) Williams 1:27. 393, 16. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen completes perfect weekend Mar 18, 2007
On lap 49 David Coulthard and Alexander Wurz collided to bring out a local caution flag. Had it brought out the safety car, Raikkonen would have lost his big lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Australian GP Results Mar 18, 2007
Alexander Wurz, Austria, Williams, 48. 19. (International Herald Tribune)
Story lines abound in Formula One Mar 16, 2007
"For me, being an Austrian, if you gave me 100 euros, I would keep them," Williams' Alexander Wurz quipped. "I would probably suggest you put it on Fernando . . . and I get a cut, of course.". (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Alonso against driving at night Mar 16, 2007
Meanwhile, Alonso and Williams's Alexander Wurz have downplayed any edge teams which previously used Bridgestone tyres would have. While Bridgestone has become the sport's control tyre, Wurz said the new rubber compound was so different to last year's all cars should start from a level base. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Watch the dot on the tire Mar 16, 2007
Alexander Wurz of Williams and Super Aguri's Anthony Davidson were more upbeat about the possibility of racing under lights. "I think (German racing's Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) did it and had great success, and I think if these guys can see in artificial light then we can see enough as well," Wurz said. (International Herald Tribune)
Ferrari Duo Set Pace at Season-Opening Formula One Practice in Melbourne Mar 16, 2007
Alonso was seventh-fastest behind former Renault teammate Giancarlo Fisichella, Sauber's Nick Heidfeld and Alexander Wurz in a Williams ... 970 6 Alexander Wurz Williams 1:27. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Alonso out to keep Ferrari at bay Mar 12, 2007
The two men they are hoping will steer them out of trouble are Austrian driver Alexander Wurz, in for Mark Webber who is now with Red Bull, and former champion Keke Rosberg's son, Nico. No F1 season would be the same without an outbreak of bitter political infighting and this year looks to be no exception with already a rift developing over chassis-sharing. (iAfrica.com)
Young guns usher in new era for Formula One Jan 8, 2007
Honda, Toyota and Williams, the first two with the same drivers from last year and the latter bucking the trend by replacing Australian Mark Webber with 33-year-old Austrian Alexander Wurz, are all longer in the tooth. Red Bull, the team owned by the Austrian energy drink company with a big eye on the youth market, have the oldest pairing of all with Briton David Coulthard remaining and Webber (30) replacing 23-year-old Austrian Christian Klien. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Williams confirm Kazuki as test driver Nov 9, 2006
Nakajima, son of former F1 driver Satoru Nakajima, joins fellow tester Narain Karthikeyan and race drivers Nico Rosberg and Alexander Wurz on the winter development of the Toyota-powered Williams FW29 car in readiness for the 2007 season. For anyone with an interest in motor racing, Formula One is the ultimate objective and I am delighted that Williams, one of the senior names in the sport and a team that exists solely to race, has given me this great chance, said the 21-year-old Nakajima in a... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Struggling Williams boosted by new deal Oct 22, 2006
Austrian Alexander Wurz, the current test driver, and Germany s Nico Rosberg will be their drivers next year after Australian Mark Webber s departure to Red Bull. Co-owner Patrick Head confirmed that Williams had also reorganised their technical department, recruiting aerodynamicists from Renault and McLaren. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schuey shades Alonso in practice Oct 21, 2006
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) -- Michael Schumacher completed the last Friday free practice session of his Formula One career by lapping quicker than Renault rival Fernando Alonso at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Schumacher, retiring after Sunday's race at the Interlagos circuit, was sixth fastest with a lap of one minute 13. (CNN -- International)
Schumacher edges Alonso in China Sep 30, 2006
Austrian reserve driver Alexander Wurz was quickest for Williams in both sessions, with a lap of one minute 35. 574 seconds in the morning and 1:35. (CNN -- International)
Shanghai showdown for Schumi, Alonso Sep 30, 2006
Williams' Alexander Wurz, fastest driver in the morning session, recorded the fastest time of the day 1 minute 35. 539 seconds. (People's Daily Online, China)
Race for standings lead at Chinese GP Sep 30, 2006
this article to your Del. 10:20 AMASSOCIATED PRESSSHANGHAI, China With rain further complicating matters, arch rivals Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher raced to within a tenth of a second of each other Friday in practice for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Alonso sits out China GP practice Sep 29, 2006
Three test drivers led the times on Friday afternoon, with Williams' Alexander Wurz fastest of all. I am very confident, as always Fernando Alonso. (BBC Sport)
Wurz quickest in F1 Chinese GP practice Sep 29, 2006
SHANGHAI, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Williams' test driver Alexander Wurz set initial pace in the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, leading the first free practice session at the Shanghai circuit here on Friday. The Austrian put in 21 laps and recorded the best of one minute ,35. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Schumacher sets blistering pace at Monza Sep 10, 2006
745 and Williams test driver Alexander Wurz was third in 1:23. 868. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Villeneuve vanquished Aug 8, 2006
After being replaced by one Austrian, test driver Alexander Wurz, who will race for Williams in 2007, it was the 29-year-old Australian's turn to oust another. Webber will take the place of Austrian Christian Klien at the team owned by energy drink billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz. (USA Today -- Sports)
Webber to join Coulthard at Red Bull Aug 8, 2006
Webber, currently racing for Williams, failed to reach a financial agreement on a new two-year contract and had been replaced there for 2007 by Austrian test and reserve driver Alexander Wurz. Webber (29) joins Coulthard (35) in a pairing that has an average age of 34 by next year a statistic that is out of kilter with the modern fashion for younger and cheaper drivers. (iAfrica.com)
Webber close to moving up the grid Aug 5, 2006
The 29-year-old Australian has quit the battling Williams team after failing to come to terms on his contract and has been replaced by Austrian test driver Alexander Wurz. Webber is now favoured to replace world champion Fernando Alonso at Renault, with the Spaniard destined for McLaren next season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leading times after second free practice Aug 5, 2006
Alexander Wurz (Aut) Williams-BMW 1:24. 609, 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kimi sets the pace in Budapest Aug 5, 2006
Spaniard Pedro De La Rosa was fourth for McLaren ahead of Austrian Alexander Wurz, in a Williams, and the two Hondas driven by Brazilian Rubens Barrichello and Briton Jenson Button. After heavy overnight showers, the circuit was damp and drying, but the weather was cool and threatening as the session began. (iAfrica.com)
Things get Wurz for Aussie Webber Aug 4, 2006
The 29-year-old will be replaced by experienced Austrian Alexander Wurz, who will partner Nico Rosberg. However all is not lost for Webber, who has finished only four Grand Prix this term, as he could well replace world champion Fernando Alonso at the Renault team for next season as he is managed by the French team's supremo Flavio Briatore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Webber set to replace Alonso Aug 4, 2006
Williams this week confirmed that their 2007 line-up will be German-born Nico Rosberg and Austrian Alexander Wurz. By one of those extraordinary arrangements that are allowed to exist in Formula 1, Webber is managed by rival team chief Flavio Briatore of Renault, who has guided his career. (iAfrica.com)
Webber's future uncertain as Williams let him go Aug 3, 2006
Following the failure of the two to agree on contract terms, Williams announced it had signed experienced test driver Alexander Wurz to replace Webber. The 29-year-old Webber, who has finished only four races this season as Williams fights a continual spate of mechanical problems, is weighing up his options, including Renault and McLaren. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McLaren axe Montoya for de la Rosa Jul 12, 2006
Montoya announced at the weekend that he will join NASCAR next season. LONDON, England -- Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa will replace Juan Pablo Montoya in Sunday's French Grand Prix after the Colombian parted company with McLaren on Tuesday. (CNN -- International)
Davidson rules in Indy Jul 2, 2006
Alexander Wurz (Aut) Williams-BMW 1:14. 050, 20. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso feels Italian outfit are holding back during practice Jun 25, 2006
Austrian Alexander Wurz, another test driver, was third quickest in his Cosworth-powered Williams ahead of last year's race winner Kimi Raikkonen in a McLaren. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari are bluffing, says Alonso Jun 24, 2006
Austrian Alexander Wurz, another test driver, was third quickest in his Cosworth-powered Williams ahead of last year's race winner Kimi Raikkonen in a McLaren. Trailing Alonso by 23 points in the drivers standings, Schumacher's hopes of a record eighth drivers' crown may well hinge on how well he performs on Formula One's two-race swing through North America. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kubica tops Montreal practise, Alonso beats Schumacher (Roundup) Jun 24, 2006
095 in a Renault for the best time of a regular driver, with Williams tester Alexander Wurz third in 1:17. 490 and Kimi Raikkonen fourth in a McLaren in 1:17. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Schumacher, Alonso begin slow at British GP Jun 11, 2006
Alexander Wurz of Williams had the top time of 1:21. 946 as test drivers took most of the top spots. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Alonso, Schumacher finish 7th, 8th at F1 practice Jun 10, 2006
They were separated by Alexander Wurz, again running strongly for 1 minute 22. 300 seconds for Williams; Anthony Davidson who lapped his Honda in 1:22. (Xinhuanet, China)
Monaco can spring surprises May 27, 2006
Williams have since switched to Bridgestone tyres, the same as Ferrari, and their Austrian test driver Alexander Wurz set the fastest lap in free practice on Thursday. Ferrari-powered Red Bull have two-times Monaco winner David Coulthard as their lead driver. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Kimi Raikkonen's car runs too hot May 27, 2006
Test driver Alexander Wurz of McLaren-Mercedes had the top time in the afternoon at 1:15. 907. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Montoya forces the pace in Monaco May 26, 2006
Austrian Alexander Wurz, the Williams test driver who will not race on Sunday, was quickest of all with a time of 1:15. 907 on a hot afternoon in the Mediterranean principality. (CNN -- International)
Alonso posts fast times in practice at Monaco GP May 26, 2006
" Though he managed only three laps in the first practice, he turned 18 in the afternoon session and was among the quickest. "I'm pleased with what we have achieved so far and we look competitive," said the McLaren-Mercedes driver, who is trying to become the first to win two straight in Monaco since Michael Schumacher in 1994 and 1995. "The team did a great job in making the necessary repairs and I was able to get some running in halfway through the second session," added Raikkonen, who is... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
