OCTOBER 21, 2002

Wilson chalks up his first Formula Nissan victory

The International Formula 3000 champion of 2001 Justin Wilson is talking to Minardi about a drive for next year while also keeping his options open by testing for the Newman Haas CART team. To add to the momentum, Wilson has just scored an important victory in the Telefonica World Series in Valencia, holding off a determined attack from the champion (and former F1 driver) Ricardo Zonta.

Wilson so impressed Minardi earlier this year that the team is talking about building a chassis big enough to accomodate his lanky frame.