Jarosław Wierczuk
Polish racing driver
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Jarosław Wierczuk (born 6 January 1977) is a former racing driver. One of the pioneers of Polish involvement in international sport racing.
| Jarosław Wierczuk | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Polish |
| Born | 6 January 1977 |
Wierczuk was born in Warsaw, Poland. In 2001 he graduated from the Faculty of Management in Warsaw.
Wierczuk's racing driver career started with karting at the age of 15. After a three-year internship, the first professional team in Poland (founded by Krzysztof Woźniak), offered him starting positions. He took part in the prestigious Central European Zone Championships,[1] and at the same time in the Championships of Austria, then in The German Formula Three Championships. He competed with drivers like: Ralf Schumacher, Nick Heidfeld and Jarno Trulli. He proceeded onto the Italian Formula 3000 (the equivalent of today's FIA Formula 2 Championship) and Formula Nippon.[2]
Wierczuk participated in tests for the Formula 1 Forti Corse team. Wierczuk appeared as a Formula 1 expert on Canal+ and also on other Polish television racing programmes. Currently he also writes commentaries on Formula 1 for popular Polish websites.
In 2013, Wierczuk founded the Wierczuk Race Promotion Foundation which supports the most talented drivers in their careers.
Wierczuk is married to Emilia and has a daughter, Julia.
Complete Formula Nippon results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)