JANUARY 9, 2003
Verstappen joins Minardi
The Minardi team has confirmed that Jos Verstappen will be joining Justin Wilson in the team this year thanks to backing from the computer electronics company Trust.
"This is not just because Jos is a friend," said team boss Paul Stoddart. "He is also an incredible talent and deserves his place in F1. I think that with the driver combination we now have and the engine and aerodynamics give us reason for sheer optimism. I think we can hope to be seen as the most improved team of the year and we looking forward to a solid scoring year."