Minardi Engine: 2002

Victor Broccoli · 8 Jul 2001, 16:38 (Ref:114441)

Does anyone have a clue to what engine that Minardi will have in 2002? Considering that Asiatech is going to Prost and the secondhand Cosworths will probably go to Arrows, and that the boss for Renault Sport says they won't put out customer engines, what engine does Minardi have? What options besides another awful refurbishment of the '98 Cosworth?

Minardi fan · 8 Jul 2001, 21:18 (Ref:114506)

Ferrari or Mugen Honda.

Otherwise it's those ruddy Cosworths AGAIN...

Victor Broccoli · 8 Jul 2001, 21:41 (Ref:114517)

And those damned things were slow in '98! Let's pray for Ferrari's!

Mekola · 9 Jul 2001, 14:05 (Ref:114804)

Stoddart said he linked an important engine supplier... but when he will confirm his announcement?

Minardi fan · 9 Jul 2001, 14:21 (Ref:114814)

It was supposed to be around the time of the European GP - so aaaaages ago...

badoer fan · 9 Jul 2001, 17:32 (Ref:114883)

I think (hope) it could be Asiatech, I know I've said bad things about them in the past, but according to a magazine they are building a totally new engine for next year. That could be the 'works' Stoddart was talking about

Valve Bounce · 10 Jul 2001, 01:04 (Ref:115076)

Paul Stoddart could try Skoda. He would only need minor alterations, like handles on the side pods and additional rear wings so that it would be easier to push start.

DNQ · 10 Jul 2001, 07:56 (Ref:115135)

I wouldn't be surprised if it something more than 2 years old!

**bella** · 10 Jul 2001, 11:40 (Ref:115216)

it has to be a main engine supplier, or he'll lose the messiah. and i'm sure flav would send jenson flying if the messiah could drive for him..

Minardi fan · 10 Jul 2001, 11:41 (Ref:115217)

Alonso's deal to drive for Minardi next season is signed and sealed. Apparently.

**bella** · 10 Jul 2001, 11:48 (Ref:115220)

...on the basis of the engines...

badoer fan · 10 Jul 2001, 15:37 (Ref:115273)

...ie if its a works deal

**bella** · 10 Jul 2001, 15:38 (Ref:115275)

..so theoretically, they should have an engine deal signed and sealed...

Total-F1 · 10 Jul 2001, 15:47 (Ref:115278)

Minardi - Ferrari engines, I should think...

Asiatech are buying out part of Prost, and will have a chunk for free, in return for the engines...

Arrows will have a customer supply from Ford of current Cosworth engines

That leaves a Ferrari engine deal floating around, if Paul can get the money for it - £17 million

Suzy · 10 Jul 2001, 15:53 (Ref:115280)

Hi folks

There were rumours abound of a Mercedes supply but I think that was just wishful thinking. It would be great if it was true - anything would be an improvement on those dreadfully slow Cosworths.

There now follows a Public Service Announcment: Apologies to the Moderators and Totally off-topic: Total-F1 - will you please check your private messages? I've lost your email address (changed my computer and everything prior to March vanished into thin air).

Cheers

Suzy

Minardi fan · 10 Jul 2001, 16:58 (Ref:115312)

Mercedes is always an outside bet - but looking at it now, Ferrari must be the most likely option.

RALFANATOR · 12 Jul 2001, 07:56 (Ref:116009)

Audi & VW F1 .com have both been regsieted so you never know yeh!

badoer fan · 12 Jul 2001, 16:02 (Ref:116164)

vwf1.com says 'for sale'

Total-F1 · 12 Jul 2001, 16:31 (Ref:116177)

"The www.vwfl.com website is currently being completed as a local portal directory of Health-Club.net the ultimate guide to local neighbourhood gyms, aerobics, fitness, physique and health clubs in the UK"

That one's out then...

f1manoz · 13 Jul 2001, 13:11 (Ref:116581)

Just Paul supposedly has at least six different engines to choose from. Oh! the pain of it all!!

A run-down of what is available:

Asiatech - with Arrows this year, and most likely going to Prost for 2002. Would take a major rethink by Asiatech to go to Minardi

Ferrari - desirable but would be far too expensive for the little team, unless Alonso (who is signed, sealed and delivered for 2002) gets a very expensive team-mate, or Just Paul is able to sign a major sponsor (where are you Australian companies????)

Renault/Supertec - now Minardi could either receive 2 year old Supertecs or this years engine that Benetton use. Which one would YOU choose? Frankly, the older one had more grunt! Like the Ferrari, could be expensive but it might work out

Ford '98 - the engine Minardi have been using for 4 years now. Underpowered, overweight and too old. Need to get rid of it although has been faithful.

Ford 2001 - rumours are abound that Just Paul has been trying to start negotiations with the Jaguar bosses to receive this years engine. Wouldn't be a bad choice, but like others, expensive.

Mugen/Honda - someone mentioned Mugen above. Minardi almost received Mugen in 1995 before it was knicked by Ligier. And I doubt it would happen because the Honda factory themselves are already supplying two teams.

The mystery engine - no-one knows what this engine is???? Some have said it is an engine from an Asian company, but surely they would have announced it now. Names thrown around have been Audi and others.

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