Alonso to Minardi for 2001?
Although only 19 years old, the Telefonica-backed driver has already tested promisingly for the Italian team, the first time as part of a prize drive for winning last year Formula Open Fortuna title in Spain.
The former world karting champion has been one of the most consistent rookies in an F3000 grid packed with experience, and his lights-to-flag win from pole in Spa means he is hot favourite to win next year's F3000 title should F1 not beckon sooner.
Although only 19 years old, the Telefonica-backed driver has already tested promisingly for the Italian team, the first time as part of a prize drive for winning last year Formula Open Fortuna title in Spain.
The former world karting champion has been one of the most consistent rookies in an F3000 grid packed with experience, and his lights-to-flag win from pole in Spa means he is hot favourite to win next year's F3000 title should F1 not beckon sooner.
Fernando Alonso, the winner of the final FIA Formula 3000 championship round at Spa today, has been installed as a favourite to race for Minardi next season.
In the meantime, he has further opportunities to shine for Minardi. He is due to test in September and, assuming the Faenza team keeps its Telefonica backing, the likelihood is that he will be groomed for a drive with the team sooner rather than later.
