26 January 2003

Indy Racing League

Brask Management FIA International Formula 3000 star Alex Müller has passed the 'speed phase' of his Indy Racing League Series rookie test. 23 year old Alex took to the California Speedway on Thursday (23rd Jan), driving with PDM Racing.

He completed 101 laps on the 2-mile, with the IRL's technical manager Mark Bridges, supervising the test. “He did very well,” Bridges said. “He’s got good car control and a good feel for the car. He’s very intelligent, gives good feedback and has a lot of talent.”

It was Alex's first time on an oval circuit: “I was quite happy,” he said. “I’ve got a big smile on my face; it was cool. The guys did a good job. The set up was very good. It was my first time at these speeds, but I adapted easily. I was quite happy with the speed.”

The youngster is a consistent front runner in whatever class he competes in. Most recently he was runner up in the 2000 German Formula Three championship and 3rd in the 2001 European Formula 3000 championship. Alex said he would like to compete in the IndyCar Series. “I’m trying to put a deal together. “That’s the reason I’m here, to test this car and do a rookie test. I’m working hard on it to make something happen.”