Alexandre Prémat (born 5 November 1982) is a French racing driver. He won the Pirtek Enduro Cup for

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alongside

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in 2016. He also won the 2019 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 with

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, driving for

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Career

Karting & French Formula Renault Campus

Born in

Juvisy-sur-Orge Juvisy-sur-Orge (, literally ''Juvisy on Orge'') is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. It is located southeast of Paris and a few kilometres south of Orly Airport. The city is known for Gare de Juvisy, ...

Essonne Essonne () is a department in the southern part of the Île-de-France region in Northern France. It is named after the river Essonne. In 2019, it had a population of 1,301,659, across 194 communes.Formula Campus,Prémat began his single-seater career in Formule Campus, quickly making a name for himself. He finished the season in second place, securing two victories along the way. His impressive performance marked the start of his rise in motorsport, showcasing his potential for future success

Formula Renault

He quickly moved up to

French Formula Renault The Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup (WEC) was a Formula Renault, Formula Renault 2.0 championship that replaced the Championnat de France Formula Renault 2.0 as of 2008,Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup Formula Renault Eurocup was a Formula Renault motor racing championship. Eurocup raced only on European circuits. It served as a support series to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series as part of the World Series by Renault from 2005 to 2015. Renault S ...

Formula Three

With the merger of several national

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championships in

2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...

, Prémat moved to the resultant Formula 3 Euroseries, joining the ASM team alongside

Olivier Pla Olivier Pla (born 21 October 1981) is a French racing driver who competed in the Asian Le Mans Series for AF Corse. Career French Formula Campus and Formula Three Born in Toulouse, Pla started his career in 2000 in French Formula Campus befor ...

, who would later compete in the inaugural GP2 series season That season, he impressed with a victory, finishing 7th overall. In

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...

, Prémat took his performance to another level, securing second place with six wins. His standout achievements included victories in the prestigious Marlboro Masters non-championship races and

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, two of the most highly regarded non-championship races in motorsport. Though he didn't capture the Euroseries title, Prémat’s consistency and notable victories solidified his reputation as one of the most talented young drivers in Europe, setting the stage for his future success in motorsport.

GP2 Series

In 2005, Alex Prémat joined

ART Grand Prix ART Grand Prix is a French motor racing team that competes in formula single-seaters in Europe. In 2012, it competed in the GP2 Series and GP3 Series as Lotus GP to reflect sponsorship from British sports and racing car manufacturer Lotus. The ...

to compete in the

2005 GP2 Series The 2005 GP2 Series season was the thirty-ninth season of the second-tier of Formula One feeder championship and also first season under the GP2 Series moniker. The season started in Imola, Italy on 23 April, and ended in Sakhir, Bahrain on 30 Se ...

, the sister team to his former Formula 3 squad, ASM. Despite two wins that season, Prémat finished 4th in the championship, with his teammate

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claiming the title. The following year, Prémat continued his strong form, securing 3rd place, even though he only won once. Meanwhile, his new teammate,

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, went on to dominate the season and win the championship. Prémat's consistent performances in the highly competitive GP2 series showcased his talent, even as he raced alongside two future Formula 1 stars.

A1 Grand Prix

Prémat also drove the

A1 Team France A1 Team France was the French team of A1 Grand Prix, an international racing series. The team were the A1 Grand Prix champions for the inaugural season, 2005-06. Management A1 Team France's owner was Jean-Paul Driot. The team was previously ...

car in

A1 Grand Prix A1 Grand Prix Operations Ltd. operated as A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a "single-make" open-wheel auto racing series that ran from 2005 until 2009. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themse ...

in the 2005–06 season, he and team-mate

Nicolas Lapierre Nicolas Camile Bernard Lapierre (born 2 April 1984) is a retired French professional racing driver and team principal. Notable for winning the LMP2 class four times at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Lapierre was a factory driver at Toyota during the ea ...

winning the title for their nation. Alex did not return to the series for the following season, and the French team's form dropped noticeably. Alex Prémat joined forces with Nicolas Lapierre in the A1 Team France, securing a dominant performance that led the team to the championship title. Their seamless collaboration and consistent victories made them the most successful pairing in A1 GP history. Prémat’s skillful driving and Lapierre’s precision were a perfect match, earning France the coveted crown. However, Prémat did not return for the next season, and without his presence, the team’s form notably declined. Despite this, their 2005–06 success remains a defining moment in A1 GP history.

Formula One

Prémat drove the third Spyker MF1 Racing car at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix. During the final three races of the 2006 season, Spyker MF1 Racing relied on a mix of test drivers to evaluate performance. Alex Premat, a rising talent, was one of the key figures brought in for the role. His experience in lower formula 2 gave him valuable insights, and his smooth driving style impressed the team. Premat's involvement helped Spyker refine their car setup, making a subtle but significant impact as the team prepared for the 2007 season. He also had an off-season test with

Champ Car Champ Car World Series (CCWS) was the series sanctioned by Open-Wheel Racing Series Inc., a Governing body, sanctioning body for American open-wheel car racing that operated from 2004 to 2008. It was the successor to Championship Auto Racing T ...

team Mi-Jack Conquest Racing. Prémat had the quickest time in several sessions and stated that he was targeting a ride in

for 2007. Another possibility was to drive in

Formula One Formula One (F1) is the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel single-seater formula Auto racing, racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one ...

with Spyker, as one of their test drivers, but it did not work out. Torger Christian Wolff, better known as Toto Wolff, saw potential in young French driver Alex Premat. With a keen eye for talent, Toto took Alex under his wing, managing his career and guiding him through the challenges of motorsport. Together, they navigated the complexities of racing, with Toto's expertise and connections opening doors for Alex in Europe. The partnership marked the beginning of Toto's rise in motorsport management, paving the way for his future success in Formula 1.

Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and Le Mans Series

Eventually he drove for

Audi Audi AG () is a German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. A subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, Audi produces vehicles in nine production facilities worldwide. The origins of the compa ...

in the 2007

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series and participated in the

24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans () is an endurance-focused Sports car racing, sports car race held annually near the city of Le Mans, France. It is widely considered to be one of the world's most prestigious races, and is one of the races—along with ...

, also with Audi. In 2008 Prémat again raced in DTM, and also the

Le Mans Series The European Le Mans Series (abbreviated as ELMS) is a European sports car racing endurance series inspired by the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). The European Le Mans Series is similar to the ...

with Audi. In addition to DTM and having already moderate experience with

Le Mans Prototype A Le Mans Prototype (LMP) is a type of sports prototype race car used in various races and championships, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship, European Le Mans Series, and Asian Le M ...

cars, in 2008 he drove for

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in the

, alongside Alexandre Prémat. Despite not winning any races, Rockenfeller and Prémat won the title at the

2008 1000 km of Silverstone The 2008 Autosport 1000 km of Silverstone was the fifth and final race of the 2008 Le Mans Series season. It took place at the Silverstone Circuit, Great Britain, on 14 September 2008. The race was attended by a record crowd of 53,000 specta ...

, after an accident on lap 46 for the

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and

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. He also participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, occupying the third Audi entry with Prémat and

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. After qualifying fifth, their entry finished in fourth place overall, seven laps down on winning team-mates

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and

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.In 2009 French driver remained in this series and also participated in

. He was fired by Audi before the final race of the 2010 season for running in the

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instead of recovering from a heavy crash at the previous round. In 2011 he won his class of the Nürburgring 24 Hour race in a

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Supercars Championship

2012 2012 was designated as: *International Year of Cooperatives *International Year of Sustainable Energy for All Events January *January 4 – The Cicada 3301 internet hunt begins. * January 12 – Peaceful protests begin in the R ...

, Prémat joined the

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's leading touring car series, then known as

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, driving a

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for

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. After a disappointing first half of the season, where he struggled to adapt to the championship, he was rested for the 2012 Armor All Gold Coast 600, with

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taking his place. He returned to racing at the following round in

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, and went on to finish the season with a best result of thirteenth place at

Symmons Plains Raceway Symmons Plains Raceway is a motor racing circuit in Australia, located about south of Launceston, Tasmania. Since the closure of the Longford Circuit in the 1960s it has been Tasmania's premier motor racing facility. The circuit is one of th ...

. Prémat remained with the team in

2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ...

, starting the season with fourth place in the

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. Despite showing front-running pace, particularly at the start of the season, he failed to achieve consistent results due to poor qualifying and incidents during the races. In January 2014, Prémat announced he was leaving the team in a full-time capacity, however he would return to the team, which were now competing in a

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, for the endurance events, placing 5th in the

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with full-time driver

. Prémat once again joined McLaughlin in the 2015 Enduro Cup, with a best result of fifth at the

2015 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 The 2015 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 was a motor race for V8 Supercars held on 11 October 2015 at the Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. It was the twenty-fifth race of the 2015 International V8 Supercars Champ ...

. For 2016,

poached Prémat to partner with

in the Enduro Cup. Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) and Alex Prémat formed a dynamic partnership that would go on to dominate the Australian Supercars Endurance Cup. The pair’s consistency was unmatched, with three second-place finishes across the three endurance events, demonstrating their relentless pursuit of excellence. The highlight of their season came at the Gold Coast 600, where Prémat clinched his first-ever Supercars race victory, a historic moment for the Frenchman. Their combined efforts were rewarded when they secured the prestigious Enduro Cup title. The victory was a testament to their teamwork, strategy, and skill, solidifying their place among the sport’s elite 2016 Castrol Gold Coast 600. 2017 In a dramatic Vodafone Gold Coast 600 finale, Scott McLaughlin and Alex Premat delivered a masterclass of strategy and speed. Starting 13th, Premat’s strong opening stint propelled the Shell Ford into contention. As the race unfolded, McLaughlin's calculated early second stop allowed him to leapfrog the three dominant Triple Eight Holdens, taking the lead in a tense battle. With flawless execution and tactical brilliance, McLaughlin held his ground against fierce competition. The victory not only handed them the win but also propelled McLaughlin to the top of the championship standings, marking a pivotal moment in the 2017 Supercars season. in 2018

and Alex Premat delivered a stunning performance at the 2018 Bathurst 1000, securing a podium finish and narrowing the points gap in the championship battle. Starting strong, the Shell V-Power Racing Team duo fought through a grueling race, with McLaughlin’s precise driving and Premat’s steady focus keeping them in contention. The pair endured the chaos of Mount Panorama, handling pressure from rivals and weathering late-race drama. In the 2019 Bathurst 1000, the race was a battle of endurance, strategy, and nerves. Scott McLaughlin and Alexandre Premat, driving for DJR Penske, fought through the chaos of the Mount Panorama circuit. The tension peaked in the final laps as a late-race safety car bunched the field. With cooler heads and flawless driving, Premat, McLaughlin held off the competition in a thrilling finish, securing his first Bathurst victory. The win was a testament to DJR Penske's dominance in Supercars, as McLaughlin’s steely resolve and Premat’s support saw them clinch a hard-earned victory on Australia's most iconic racetrack.

IMSA Sports Cars and team ownership

2016, At the 24 Hours of Daytona, the Ferrari 488 GTE faced its first true endurance test. The No. 68 Scuderia Corsa Ferrari, driven by

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, Alexandre Prémat,

Memo Rojas Guillermo "Memo" Rojas Jr. (born August 18, 1981) is a Mexican former race car driver. Successful in American sports car racing, Rojas is a four-time series champion in the Rolex Sports Car Series, a three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, ...

, and

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, showed resilience despite a challenging start. After a pit lane penalty caused the car to fall laps down, the team fought back, regaining the lead lap and making a strong recovery. By the 12th hour, the Ferrari was leading the GT-Le Mans class, showcasing impressive pace and strategy. Though they ultimately finished in 4th place, the team's determination and performance made a lasting impact in the race. 2018 Alexandre Prémat has partnered with Eric Bachelart to launch a new venture in the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. The duo plans to field up to two Mercedes-AMG GT4 cars this season. Prémat, a former GP2 ace and Audi factory driver, brings a wealth of experience, having recently raced in Virgin Australia Supercars. Bachelart, the ex-Conquest Racing team owner, is making his return to IMSA competition. The pair's strong relationship, dating back to a test in IndyCar, is now translating into a new team that combines Bachelart’s deep knowledge of IMSA and American motorsports with Prémat’s driving prowess.

Racing record

Career summary

Complete Formula 3 Euro Series results

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Complete A1 Grand Prix results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete GP2 Series results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula One participations

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Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters results

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Complete Le Mans Series results

24 Hours of Le Mans results

Supercars Championship results

Complete Bathurst 1000 results

References

External links

Interview on SBS radio
''alexandre premat on SBS Radio''
Official website
''alexandrepremat.com'' *
Career statistic
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