16 Facts About Mikhail Aleshin

Mikhail Petrovich Aleshin is a Russian professional racing driver and the 2010 champion of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series.

Mikhail Aleshin then deputised for the injured Michael Ammermuller in the ART Grand Prix team at the second round of the 2007 GP2 Series season, becoming the second Russian after Vitaly Petrov to race in the series.

Mikhail Aleshin remained in FR3.5 for 2008, taking his best finish in the championship so far despite not winning a race.

Mikhail Aleshin joined the relaunched FIA Formula Two Championship for 2009, driving car number 15.

Mikhail Aleshin finished third in the championship, with a single win coming at Oschersleben.

Mikhail Aleshin tested for Renault F1 in the young drivers' test in Abu Dhabi and stated that he was confident for a Formula One drive in 2011, but did not obtain one.

Mikhail Aleshin remained with Carlin to drive in 2011 GP2 Series and 2011 GP2 Asia Series, the team's first season in the category and Mikhail Aleshin's first attempt at the series since 2007.

Mikhail Aleshin was partnered by Max Chilton, another driver who had previously been employed by Carlin in lower formulae.

Mikhail Aleshin endured a frustrating Asia series, afflicted by technical problems which left him last in the drivers' championship, before announcing that he did not have a budget to compete in the main series, and would henceforth be stepping back to the ATS Formel 3 Cup.

Mikhail Aleshin then secured a last-minute temporary GP2 deal with Carlin, only to crash in qualifying for the first round of the season in Turkey, injuring metacarpals in both hands which prevented him from racing.

Mikhail Aleshin returned to action for the following round of the championship at Catalunya, but was then replaced by Oliver Turvey as his money ran out.

Mikhail Aleshin was replaced again by Parente for the season finale at Monza, and finished 32nd and last in the overall standings.

In 2014 Mikhail Aleshin began racing in the IndyCar Series with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.

At Fontana in the final race of the 2014 IndyCar season, Mikhail Aleshin was practicing his race-car before the race.

Kimball was able to get out of his car on his own Mikhail Aleshin was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition.

Mikhail Aleshin, meanwhile, was diagnosed with a concussion, fractured ribs, a broken right clavicle and chest injuries.