F1 was a dream come true for Alex Yoong


Malaysian Alex Yoong made history as the first three-time overall champion of the Audi R8 LMS Cup. Photo: The Star

When former Malaysian Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong, 41, got his “Super Licence”, he got the licence to drive the world’s fastest car – that’s at the incredible speed of up to 350kph, depending on the track.

For the uninitiated, a Super Licence is a qualification allowing the licence-holder to compete in the Formula One World Championship as a driver.

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