It took Jean only 3 races to win in the DTM. Proof if ever it were needed that the fire still burns!
When Jordan chose Takuma Sato over Jean, one thing was for sure, F1 may have been over for Jean but he loved racing too much to just retire to his vineyard. He took the opportunity to test Bernd Schneider's Championship winning DTM car and was fairly impressed....
Jean Found the CLK challenging but more fuin than "driver-aids" F1 Cars.
After a cool-off period Jean signed to be team-mate to Bernd in the all-conquering AMG Works Mercedes Team. It was a vot of Confidence in Jean from Mercedes and Jean was looking forward to his new challenge. He soon discovered some other benefits of being a works Mercedes Driver...
Jean has done a solid yet impressive Job testing for McLaren, worrying test driver Alex Wurz in the process!!
We are now well into the DTM season. Jean scored a podium in his maiden race, then after struggling in the Wet at Zolder came back to win both races at Donnington - his 3rd race in the catagory. The result proved what Alesi fans already knew. Jean's Speed is intact - he just needed the car to show it!
Looks like Jean could have a good year in the DTM...Good Luck!
Jean is finding the series suprisingly competitive and is learning all the time. Hopefully his win has breathed new life into Jean and he can go on to a (even more) successful second career in the DTM!
W-Hooo!!! Jean is back in the winners circle. I don't think I'm the only one who'd prefer this to him racing Prosts in F1!!!
Be sure to come back as Jean's season unfolds!
"I always do things to my maximum" - Jean Alesi