Minardi

Giancarlo Minardi to head FIA single-seater commissionGiancarlo Minardi to head FIA single-seater commission

Giancarlo Minardi to head FIA single-seater commission

Minardi Formula 1 team founder Giancarlo Minardi has been elected to the position of president of the FIA's single seater…

3 years ago
When Justin Wilson reached new heights at MinardiWhen Justin Wilson reached new heights at Minardi

When Justin Wilson reached new heights at Minardi

It was on this day in 2002 that Minardi confirmed that Justin Wilson would be driving for them in the…

6 years ago
Alonso named as Minardi rookie in 2001Alonso named as Minardi rookie in 2001

Alonso named as Minardi rookie in 2001

It was on February 5, 2001 that Flavio Braitore revealed that a talented young driver that he personally managed, one…

8 years ago
Former Minardi F1 driver Tuero ends racing careerFormer Minardi F1 driver Tuero ends racing career

Former Minardi F1 driver Tuero ends racing career

Esteban Tuero, who drove for Minardi during the 1998 Formula One season, has announced that he will retire from racing…

8 years ago
Melbourne 2002: Aussie Grit's dream debutMelbourne 2002: Aussie Grit's dream debut

Melbourne 2002: Aussie Grit's dream debut

Mark Webber's very first Formula 1 race was at home, in Melbourne. And it was a dream-come-true debut. F1i Classic…

9 years ago
Fernando in MelbourneFernando in Melbourne

Fernando in Melbourne

While Fernando Alonso has been checking out the new circuit in Baku today, next week he'll be back in familiar…

9 years ago
Toro Rosso’s glorious ancestorToro Rosso’s glorious ancestor

Toro Rosso’s glorious ancestor

As the covers come off the Toro Rosso STR11’s 2016 livery on Tuesday morning, it’s worth remembering the Minardi M185…

9 years ago
Fittipaldi's scary backward somersaultFittipaldi's scary backward somersault

Fittipaldi's scary backward somersault

Christian Fittipaldi’s Monza flip remains one of the scariest images in the 1993 season. On the final lap of that year’s Italian…

9 years ago
A cracking debut on home soilA cracking debut on home soil

A cracking debut on home soil

When Mark Webber made his Formula One debut at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix, his initial contract with the Faenza-based…

10 years ago
A fresh-faced FernandoA fresh-faced Fernando

A fresh-faced Fernando

Fernando Alonso made his F1 debut at the age of 19 driving for Minardi, with the 2001 Australian Grand Prix his…

10 years ago
Yoong driverYoong driver

Yoong driver

He may not have left a lasting impression on the sport, but in 2001 Alex Yoong became the first Malaysian…

10 years ago