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Alex Yoong
Alex Yoong (熊龍, pinyin: Xióng Lóng, born July 20 1976) is a Malaysian Formula 1 driver. Backed by the Malaysian government-owned lottery company Magnum he was given the chance to drive three races in 2001 for the Minardi team, debuting at the Italian GP. The deal was extended for the whole 2002 season, however he struggled to be competitive. After failing to qualify for some races, he was replaced by Anthony Davidson for two races. He is currently driving in the Champ Car championship.
- Formula One firsts:
- First ethnic Chinese Formula 1 driver
- First Malaysian Formula 1 driver
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See also
- Narain Karthikeyan (first Indian Formula 1 driver)
- Zsolt Baumgartner (first Hungarian Formula 1 driver)
- Gilles Villeneuve (first Canadian Formula 1 driver)
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