Jean Alesi was one of the handful of racing drivers whose talent and commitment set him apart from the others. Unfortunately, one bad professional move (early in his career) kept him from achieving numerous wins and possibly multiple world driving championships. He started out racing in the 80s and immediately achieved success winning the French ...
Montfavet, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Height
5' 7" (1.7 m)
Profession
Actor
Nationality
French
Spouse
Kumiko Goto (m. 1995)
Children
Helena Alesi, John Alesi, Juliano Alesi, Charlotte Alesi
Movies
George and the Dragon
Star Sign
Gemini
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Quote
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Schumacher probably said to himself: 'If the co-pilot can be up front, so can I.'
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These cars are quite funny to drive. There is lots of power with very good mechanical grip, but no real down-force or aerodynamics. That means the races are going to be really spectacular I think. It's the first time since karting, really, that I have driven a car that is so much fun in that way, for the driver to make all the difference.
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I have the French passport but my blood is Italian.
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Fact
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Driving DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) in Mercedes team. [2006]
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Racing in Speedcar Series. [2008]
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Racing in Speedcar Series. [2009]
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Driving DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) in Mercedes team. [2005]
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Ambassador for the Lotus F1 team and test driver for the T125 single-seater project. [2011]
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Racing in Le Mans Series with Ferrari team. [2010]
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Driving DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) in Mercedes team. [2004]
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Driving DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) in Mercedes team. [2003]
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Ambassador for the Lotus F1 team and raced in Indianapolis 500. [2012]
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Took part in both seasons of the Speedcar Series between 2008 and 2009, winning five races and finishing 4th and 5th in the championship.
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Has vineyards in the Rhône Valley area in southern France.
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Was decorated with the L'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur, in front of the French National Assembly in 2006.
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Raced in the DTM (German Touring Cars) Championship between 2002-2006, taking four victories.
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Won the Nations Cup in the 2004 Race of Champions as part of the French team with Sebastien Loeb. Alesi also took part in 2005.
Formula One record: 32 podiums (1x1st, 16x2nd, 15x3rd), 2 Pole Positions, 4 Fastest Laps, and 241 Points.
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Has four children named Charlotte (b. April 10th 1994), Helena (b. November 19th 1996), Juliano (b. September 20th 1999) and John (b. February 26th 2007).
Started 201 Formula One Grands Prix between 1989 and 2001; which makes him one of the few Formula one drivers to have started over 200 GPs.
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Ex-Formula One driver; who has driven for Tyrrell (1989-1990), Ferrari (1991-1995), Benetton (1996-1997), Sauber (1998-1999), Prost (2000-2001) and Jordan (2001).
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Alesi's only Formula One victory came in the Canadian Grand Prix of 1995 with Ferrari.
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Is of French-Italian descent.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
George and the Dragon
2004
2nd Cart Driver
Driven
2001
Race Car Driver
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Formula 1: BBC Sport
2010-2015
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Former F1 Driver / Himself - Winner 1995 Canadian Grand Prix
The Last Teammate
2014
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Top Gear
2011
TV Series
Himself
Vivement dimanche
2010
TV Series
Himself
ITV - Formula One
2007-2008
TV Series
Himself
Tout le monde en parle
2002
TV Series
Himself
Flying Finn First at Finish
1998
Video documentary
Himself
A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1998
Video documentary
Himself
Videomatch
1997
TV Series
Himself
1996 Australian Grand Prix
1996
TV Movie
Himself
Motorworld
1996
TV Series documentary
Himself
7 sur 7
1995
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Ruutulippu
1990
TV Series
Himself - Racing Driver (1990-2006)
Known for movies
Flying Finn First at Finish (1998) as Himself
A Star Named Ayrton Senna (1998) as Himself
Ruutulippu (1990) as Himself - Racing Driver (1990-2006)
$50 Million
