One of Alex Wurz’s regular critics has wished the former test driver all the best for his return this weekend to the GP grid.
Ten time winner and Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger was historically doubtful that his Austrian countryman would ever return to formula one racing, after disappointing for Benetton in the 2000 season.
Wurz burst onto the scene in mid 1997, replacing Berger at Benetton when he was ill.
After 2000, he spent six years as a test driver at McLaren and Williams, and this year becomes racer at the latter Grove based squad.
“I have changed my mind about (Wurz),” Berger, 47, told the newspaper Kleinen Zeitung.
He added: “Only because of his talent he has come back after this long, and with the Williams team, who are no fools.
“Now it is up to Alexander to make the best of this chance.”
