Bas Leinders has promised to attend the European Solar Challenge the 26th of september.
Leinders was one of the most successful Belgian racing drivers of the nineties and the beginning of the 21st century. He started his career in karting, winning his very first race. At the age of 14 he was already a European Champion beating Jarno Trulli, Ralph Firman and others. In 1992 Bas was an official works driver for the Italian Tony-Kart outfit.
Bas Leinders was pre-selected several times by journalists for the title “Belgian Sportsman of the Year”. He was crowned “Champion of Belgium” in 2001 by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium, the award presented by Crown-prince of Belgium, Prince Philippe. He also won the Golden Helmet in 2004 for his performances in Formula One with the Minardi F1 Team.
More information about Bas Leinders can be found on his website: http://www.basleinders.be.