Mikhail Aleshin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mikhail Aleshin |
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Aleshin in 2017
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| Nationality |  Russian |
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| Born | Mikhail Petrovich Aleshin 22 May 1987 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Racing licence |  FIA Platinum |
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| IndyCar Series career | |||||||
| 38 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Team(s) | No. 7 (Schmidt Peterson Motorsports) | ||||||
| 2017 position | 19th | ||||||
| Best finish | 15th (2016) | ||||||
| First race | 2014 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg) | ||||||
| Last race | 2017 Honda Indy 200 (Mid-Ohio) | ||||||
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| Previous series | |||||||
| 2015 2010–13 2011 2009 2007, 11 2006–08 2005–06 2004 2003–05 2003–05 2002 |
European Le Mans Series Formula Renault 3.5 Series GP2 Asia Series FIA Formula Two GP2 Series Formula Renault 3.5 Series A1 Grand Prix FR 2.0 Italy Winter series Formula Renault 2.0 Germany Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 Russian Formula Three |
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| Championship titles | |||||||
| 2010 2004 |
Formula Renault 3.5 Series FR 2.0 Italy Winter series |
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Mikhail Aleshin (born on May 22, 1987) is a professional racing driver from Russia. He is famous for winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship in 2010. He has competed in many different types of racing, including the exciting IndyCar Series in the United States.
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Aleshin's Racing Journey
Mikhail Aleshin started his racing career in karting when he was just nine years old, racing from 1996 to 2000. After that, he moved into open wheel racing, which means cars with exposed wheels, like Formula One cars.
Early Success in Europe
In 2007, Mikhail made history by becoming the first Russian driver to win a major international single-seater race. This happened at Monza in Italy, during the opening round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. He also briefly raced in the GP2 Series, which is a step below Formula One.
In 2009, Mikhail joined the new FIA Formula Two Championship. He finished third overall in the championship that year, winning one race at Oschersleben.
Becoming a Champion
Mikhail returned to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2010. This was a great year for him! He won three races and became the champion of the series. After this big win, he even got to test a Renault F1 car, which is a dream for many young drivers. He hoped to race in Formula One, but it didn't happen at that time.
In 2011, Mikhail faced some challenges. He raced in the 2011 GP2 Series but had some bad luck with technical problems and injuries. Despite these setbacks, he kept pushing forward in his career.
Racing in IndyCar
In 2014, Mikhail Aleshin started racing in the IndyCar Series in the United States with the team Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. This was a big step, as IndyCar races are known for their high speeds and tough competition.
A Big Crash at Fontana
Towards the end of the 2014 IndyCar season, Mikhail was involved in a serious crash during practice at the Fontana track. This track is known for cars reaching speeds of over 200 miles per hour!
Mikhail's car spun and was hit by another driver, Charlie Kimball. Both cars crashed into the outside wall. Mikhail's car even went up and over Kimball's car, hitting the safety fence. It was a very scary accident. Charlie Kimball was okay, but Mikhail was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, including a concussion, broken ribs, and a broken collarbone. Luckily, he recovered and was able to return to racing.
Mikhail's Racing Highlights
Mikhail Aleshin has competed in many different racing series throughout his career. Here's a quick look at some of his achievements:
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
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| 2002 | Russian Formula 3 Championship | Lukoil Racing F3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ? | 1 | 40 | 4th |
| 2003 | Formula Renault 2000 Germany | JD Motorsport | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 12th |
| Formula Renault 2000 Masters | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| 2004 | Formula Renault 2000 Germany | Lukoil Racing Team | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 185 | 5th |
| Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 17th | ||
| 2005 | Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 | Lukoil Racing Team | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30th |
| Formula Renault 2.0 Germany | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 274 | 2nd | ||
| 2005–06 | A1 Grand Prix | A1 Team Russia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25th |
| 2006 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Carlin Motorsport | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 11th |
| 2007 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Carlin Motorsport | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 13th |
| GP2 Series | ART Grand Prix | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25th | |
| 2008 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Carlin Motorsport | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 73 | 5th |
| 2009 | FIA Formula Two Championship | Motorsport Vision | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 59 | 3rd |
| 2010 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Carlin | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 138 | 1st |
| GP3 Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| German Formula 3 Trophy | Stromos ArtLine | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | NC† | |
| Formula One | Renault F1 Team | Test driver | |||||||
| 2011 | GP2 Series | Carlin | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32nd |
| GP2 Asia Series | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27th | ||
| German Formula 3 Championship | Stromos ArtLine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18th | |
| German Formula 3 Trophy | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 70 | 3rd | ||
| Superleague Formula | Russia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 12th | |
| Formula Renault 3.5 Series | KMP Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28th | |
| 2012 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Team RFR | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 13th |
| 2013 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Tech 1 Racing | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 12th |
| Blancpain Endurance Series - Pro | SMP Racing | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 29th | |
| 2014 | IndyCar Series | Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 372 | 17th |
| 2015 | European Le Mans Series - LMP2 | AF Corse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 5th |
| AF Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| SMP Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 13th | ||
| IndyCar Series | Schmidt Peterson Motorsports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 33rd | |
| 2016 | IndyCar Series | Schmidt Peterson Motorsports | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 347 | 15th |
| FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 | SMP Racing | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 16th | |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 7th | ||
| 2017 | IndyCar Series | Schmidt Peterson Motorsports | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 237 | 19th |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 | SMP Racing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 16th | |
| 2018 | Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup | SMP Racing | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 20th |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | DNF | ||
| 2018-19 | FIA World Endurance Championship | SMP Racing | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 4th |
| 2019 | Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup | SMP Racing | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 2nd |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/A | 3rd | ||
| Intercontinental GT Challenge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
† As Aleshin was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points.
Endurance Racing Achievements
Mikhail has also competed in endurance races, which are very long races that test both the car and the drivers. He has raced in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans several times. In 2019, his team finished third in the LMP1 class at Le Mans, which is a fantastic achievement! He also competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship, showing his skill in different types of racing.
See also
In Spanish: Mijaíl Alioshin para niños
