JUNE 27, 2003

Minardi signs deal with Wilux

The Dutch bath and shower company Wilux has signed a sponsorship with Minardi for the rest of the season. The company wants to be associated with Holland's biggest racing star Jos Verstappen. The Wilux logo will appear on the Minardi Formula One cars, as well as on the overalls and helmets of drivers, Jos Verstappen and Justin Wilson.

Wilux has an annual turnover of some $60m and has around 180 employees, exporting bathroom equipment to 28 countries.

Wilux was previously involved as a sponsor in motorcycle racing and football with a Dutch Premier League club.