http://www.gpupdate.net/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:57:23 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/289606/alesi-revealed-as-ambassador-of-pirelli/ Ex-Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi has been revealed as an ambassador of tyre manufacturer Pirelli ahead of the 2013 season. The Frenchman, a race winner in the sport, confirmed his new role at a press conference in Milan on Wednesday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/289606/alesi-revealed-as-ambassador-of-pirelli/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:53:26 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288788/alesi-announces-retirement-from-motorsport/ Jean Alesi has retired from motorsport, according to French newspaper L'Équipe. The ex-Formula 1 driver returned to racing with Fan Force United at this year's Indianapolis 500, but he struggled to make an impact in his Lotus-powered car. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288788/alesi-announces-retirement-from-motorsport/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:47:40 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2181/schumacher-takes-alesi-barcelona-1996/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2181/schumacher-takes-alesi-barcelona-1996/ Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/278407/alesi-ready-for-indianapolis-500/ May is a huge month for motorsport, with both the Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 coming up in a fortnight. Having already competed in the former on twelve occasions, Jean Alesi now prepares for his debut on the legendary oval. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/278407/alesi-ready-for-indianapolis-500/ Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:37 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/277977/alesi-s-1991-ferrari-for-sale-on-ebay/ A Ferrari 643, driven by Jean Alesi during the 1991 Formula 1 season, has been put up for sale on popular online auctioning site eBay. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/277977/alesi-s-1991-ferrari-for-sale-on-ebay/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:23:15 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/276820/alesi-confirms-newman-haas-as-indy-500-team/ Legendary outfit Newman/Haas will be the team with which Jean Alesi makes his Indy 500 debut this year. The French-Sicilian, who retired from Formula 1 at the end of the 2001 season, confirmed his participation last September but did not name a team. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/276820/alesi-confirms-newman-haas-as-indy-500-team/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:56:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1811/alesi-and-barrichello-collide-magny-cours-1994/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1811/alesi-and-barrichello-collide-magny-cours-1994/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1736/alesi-chases-button-on-board-hockenheim-2001/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1736/alesi-chases-button-on-board-hockenheim-2001/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272907/former-drivers-line-up-for-i1super-series/ Several ex Formula 1 drivers are preparing to compete alongside Indian hopefuls in the new i1Super Series. Names include 1997 Champion Jacques Villeneuve, Vitantonio Liuzzi and Giancarlo Fisichella, with the series having been officially launched in Abu Dhabi on Monday night. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272907/former-drivers-line-up-for-i1super-series/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:29:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272672/alesi-grosjean-s-sponsor-was-the-main-factor/ Sponsors were the strongest factor when Lotus Renault GP chose its second 2012 driver, according to Jean Alesi. With backing from French petroleum company Total, Romain Grosjean was selected to partner returning 2007 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, leaving Bruno Senna on the sidelines and searching for a drive. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272672/alesi-grosjean-s-sponsor-was-the-main-factor/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272435/button-more-impressive-in-2011-says-alesi/ Former Grand Prix winner Jean Alesi believes that Jenson Button’s most recent campaign ‘was even more impressive’ than his title-winning season with Brawn GP in 2009. The McLaren driver claimed three victories and a further nine podium finishes this year, becoming the first ever driver to outscore Lewis Hamilton as a team-mate. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272435/button-more-impressive-in-2011-says-alesi/ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:34:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272331/raikkonen-s-return-is-fantastic-news-says-alesi/ Kimi Räikkönen’s Formula 1 comeback has thrilled former Grand Prix winner Jean Alesi, who is now an ambassador for Group Lotus. The 2007 Champion returns to the sport after two years off, having been replaced at Ferrari by Fernando Alonso. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272331/raikkonen-s-return-is-fantastic-news-says-alesi/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/268494/alesi-to-race-in-indianapolis-500/ Ex Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi has confirmed that he will be taking part in next year’s Indianapolis 500. The 47-year-old French-Sicilian – an ambassador of sports car manufacturer Group Lotus – will be entering with the Norfolk-based company. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/268494/alesi-to-race-in-indianapolis-500/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:14:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262636/mansell-and-alesi-tip-petrov-for-2011-win/ Former F1 stars Nigel Mansell and Jean Alesi have expressed their unanimous praise for Renault’s Vitaly Petrov, who surprised all by claiming a rostrum result at the opening Grand Prix of 2011. In the opinion of the 1992 World Champion, the Russian is in good shape to enjoy a maiden race victory this season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262636/mansell-and-alesi-tip-petrov-for-2011-win/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/226878/barrichello-success-influenced-schumacher-says-alesi/ Jean Alesi believes that Rubens Barrichello's bid for the title last year was one of the main reasons Michael Schumacher elected to return to racing. With Barrichello having finished 2009 third overall, Alesi believes that Schumacher recognises his ex team-mate's pace-setting abilities and hopes to repeat the feat himself. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/226878/barrichello-success-influenced-schumacher-says-alesi/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/225457/rossi-turns-down-alesi-le-mans-offer/ Former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi has invited MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi to join the Frenchman in next year's Le Mans 24 Hour test session on-board a Ferrari F430. Italian Rossi, however, has been forced to reject Alesi's offer due to his busy schedule in June. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/225457/rossi-turns-down-alesi-le-mans-offer/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/217821/grosjean-to-learn-from-alonso-says-alesi/ Jean Alesi is sure that Renault rookie Romain Grosjean will be no match for team-mate and former double World Champion Fernando Alonso in Valencia this weekend but firmly believes that the Spaniard will act as a huge help to the development of the Frenchman's career as he competes in his first Grand Prix. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/217821/grosjean-to-learn-from-alonso-says-alesi/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:45:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/153566/alesi-looking-forward-to-new-racing-challenge/ Former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi is looking forward to race in the brand new 'Speedcar Series' - a new serie that will see its first season start in Dubai this November. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/153566/alesi-looking-forward-to-new-racing-challenge/ Thu, 31 May 2007 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/143082/alesi-to-race-in-stock-cars/ French racing legend Jean Alesi will make a return to racing in a brand new Asia and Middle East-based stock car championship beginning next autumn. Former F1 and DTM racer Alesi is the first of many big name drivers set to take part in the Speedcar Series, a revolutionary contest competing 24 identical 600bhp race cars against each other on tracks across the Middle East and Asia.  http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/143082/alesi-to-race-in-stock-cars/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/104914/alesi-eyes-team-boss-job/ Former grand prix winner Jean Alesi says he is still involved in planning for a 'b' McLaren team. Currently in the DTM championship, the 41-year-old Frenchman would reportedly line up as 'sporting director' of the theoretical Mercedes-powered team, that would be backed by Japan's 'Direxiv'. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/104914/alesi-eyes-team-boss-job/ Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:00:00 +0000