He then drove in the 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans and began racing in Formula 3000. In 1988 he moved to the United States to drive in the Indy Lights series where he placed 10th in series points.
After competing in the 1985 Le Mans 24 Hours, he started racing in Formula 3000.  In 1988, he moved to the United States and competed in the Indy Lights series, finishing tenth in the points standings.