Iradj Alexander
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Iradj Alexander is a race car driver
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From 2001 until 2004 he competed in the FIA GT Championship
for JMB Ferrari
, although 2002 was his only full season. He also competed in the American Le Mans Series
(2003), French GT Championship (2001) and Barber Dodge Pro Series
(1999). In 1996 he won his only championship, coming out on top in Swiss Formula Ford
.
In 2007 Iradj Alexander races in the prestigious Le Mans Series, engaged by the new team Swiss Spirit. Alexander joins Jean-Denis Delétraz and Marcel Fässler in Monza.
Alexander fulfills Lola B07 Audi's search to represent each linguistic area of Switzerland. The choice of Iradj Alexander as a third driver was not, of course, based solely on his Swiss Italian origins. His position in the team is justified by his professional experience and talent.
Driving
Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
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From 2001 until 2004 he competed in the FIA GT Championship
FIA GT Championship
The FIA GT Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The championship was mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout the years has visited other continents including Asia and South...
for JMB Ferrari
Scuderia Ferrari
Scuderia Ferrari is the racing team division of the Ferrari automobile marque. The team currently only races in Formula One but has competed in numerous classes of motorsport since its formation in 1929, including sportscar racing....
, although 2002 was his only full season. He also competed in the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
(2003), French GT Championship (2001) and Barber Dodge Pro Series
Barber Dodge Pro Series
The Barber Pro Series was an entry-level open-wheel auto racing series from 1986 to 2003. The races were primarily on road and street courses in North America, although the schedule did sometimes include a few ovals....
(1999). In 1996 he won his only championship, coming out on top in Swiss Formula Ford
Formula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
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In 2007 Iradj Alexander races in the prestigious Le Mans Series, engaged by the new team Swiss Spirit. Alexander joins Jean-Denis Delétraz and Marcel Fässler in Monza.
Alexander fulfills Lola B07 Audi's search to represent each linguistic area of Switzerland. The choice of Iradj Alexander as a third driver was not, of course, based solely on his Swiss Italian origins. His position in the team is justified by his professional experience and talent.