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The Super 2000 Skoda Octavia intended for the 2003 European Touring Car Championship.
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FWIW Minardi, much later in the piece, (in the pre season F1 tests of 2003) ran their PS01 car with Justin Wilson at the wheel at Valencia on UK made Avon F3000 tyres while negotiations with Bridgestone about a supply deal for 2003 continued. Minardi had cut its ties to Michelin before they had inked a deal with Bridgestone so were left with no F1 tyre deal in place and no tyres to use.Nononsensecapeesh wrote: ↑7 months ago
Did anyone ever know Minardi built an F3000 car? The M3085, entered three rounds of the 1986 International F3000 Season but never qualified.
Paul Stoddart, Team Principal, Minardi:
"Given the circumstances of driving a Minardi PS01 chassis, in which he (Justin Wilson) is not entirely comfortable, and running on tyres not intended for Formula One, we were all extremely impressed by Justin's performance today. His best lap, of 1 min 17 secs, set late this afternoon, was only three seconds off the pace of many of the new cars testing here today. It has given us something to smile about after a difficult start to this week's test. Regarding the tyre situation, I sincerely hope that Bridgestone will choose to honour its contractual obligations under the terms of the 2003 Formula One Sporting Regulations and supply the team with tyres for Jos's test tomorrow."
"I also want to take this opportunity to thank Avon for its support and for supplying us with some incredibly interesting tyres. Considering they were never intended for Formula One levels of performance, they have done an exceptional job today."
Driver: Justin Wilson (GB)
Chassis allocated: Minardi PS01-04
Laps completed: 50 (200km)
Fastest lap: 1 min 17.00 secs
"After three-and-a-half months of trying to negotiate an agreement, I think the situation can best be summed up by the fact that, not once during this time, despite repeated attempts, have I been able either to arrange a meeting, or even to speak with the Bridgestone Director of Motorsport, Hiroshi Yasukawa.
"I simply cannot believe that a company of Bridgestone's standing could treat any customer in this way. Unfortunately, because of Bridgestone's total lack of communication and cooperation over this matter, we have wasted two valuable days of pre-season testing here in Valencia - something that, in the current climate, Minardi could ill afford to do."
Nononsensecapeesh wrote: ↑1 year agoGareth Howell but not the one who later had an on-off stint with Team Dynamics.PTRACER wrote: ↑1 year agoDid not know this. Who was the driver?Nononsensecapeesh wrote: ↑1 year ago
This Ford Mondeo Super Tourer, entered in the 1999 British Touring Car Championship as a privateer entry, got as far as testing but never raced.