| Born |
Mönchengladbach Germany |
| Date of Birth |
10 May 1977 |
| Debut Season |
2000 |
| Home |
Monte Carlo Monaco |
| Team |
Prost GP |
| Team Mate |
Jean Alesi |
1988-1993
|
Kart |
| 1994 |
German Formula Ford 1600 Champion (8 wins
in 9 races) |
| 1995 |
International German Formula Ford 1800 Champion
(4 wins), German Formula Ford1800 Championships: 2nd |
| 1996 |
German Formula hampionships (3 wins), Formula
3 Monaco Grand Prix: pole position and winner in first heat, 6th in overall
classification |
| 1997 |
German Formula 3 champion (5 wins), Formula 3
Monte Carlo Grand Prix: pole position and winner, Formula 1 test driver
for West McLaren Mercedes team |
| 1998 |
Formula 3000 European Championship in West Competition
team: 2nd, Formula 1 test driver for West McLaren Mercedes team |
| 1999 |
24-hours Le Mans in AMG Mercedes team with
Mercedes |