Alexander Wurz to Join Formel1.de YouTube Live Event

Alexander Wurz will join members of the Formel1.de YouTube channel for an interactive Zoom meeting on September 29, 2026, according to motorsport reporting from Motorsport-Total.com. The live event offers channel subscribers direct access to the former Grand Prix driver and current Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman following a standard live interview conducted by editor-in-chief Christian Nimmervoll.

Career Background and Industry Roles

Wurz brings decades of varied motorsport experience to the discussion, spanning an international career that began with a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1996 during his first start. He debuted in Formula 1 with Benetton the following year, securing a third-place podium finish at Silverstone during his third Grand Prix appearance. Across his career, Wurz contested 69 Grands Prix for Benetton, McLaren, and Williams, collecting three podium finishes before returning to endurance racing to claim a second Le Mans victory in 2009 with Peugeot, as reported by Motorsport-Total.com.

In addition to his driving history, Wurz maintains active involvement in modern Formula 1 operations. He serves as an ORF television expert and co-commentator alongside Ernst Hausleitner for Austrian audiences during Grand Prix weekends in the 2026 season. Furthermore, as chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, he represents driver interests regarding safety and regulatory frameworks, while also participating in new circuit design projects, including an ongoing track development in Saudi Arabia noted by Motorsport-Total.com.

Stammtisch Format and Participation Details

The upcoming session forms part of the monthly member Stammtisch series hosted on the Formel1.de YouTube channel since December 2021. Previous editions have featured prominent motorsport figures such as Ralf Schumacher, Günther Steiner, Peter Bayer, Marc Surer, Nick Heidfeld, and Norbert Haug, with individual broadcasts regularly lasting between three and seven hours according to Motorsport-Total.com.

Topics slated for discussion include Wurz’s active racing era, encounters with Flavio Briatore, and notable incidents such as his crash during the 1998 Canadian Grand Prix, alongside analysis of current Formula 1 topics. Channel subscribers gain access to the event starting at 19:00 on September 29, 2026, with options to watch passively through the livestream, submit questions via the live chat, or connect directly via webcam during the Zoom session as detailed by Motorsport-Total.com. Dial-in instructions are made available in the membership tab of the channel for subscribers paying the monthly fee of €3,99.