Minardi get their hands on a Cosworth V10.
KL Minardi may not have confirmed yet that they will use Ford engines in 2003, but according to the FIA they have already received a 2002 V10 Cosworth engine, suggesting that an official announcement is only a matter of time.
The little Italian outfit will also get their first chance to try it out in two weeks time at Valencia, from November 26th to 28th.
Paul Stoddart's outfit will utilize an old PS01 for the test and will take the opportunity to evaluate Frenchman Frank Montagny, winner of the 2001 Nissan Championship, and Sergei Zoblin.
KL Minardi may not have confirmed yet that they will use Ford engines in 2003, but according to the FIA they have already received a 2002 V10 Cosworth engine, suggesting that an official announcement is only a matter of time.
The little Italian outfit will also get their first chance to try it out in two weeks time at Valencia, from November 26th to 28th.
Paul Stoddart's outfit will utilize an old PS01 for the test and will take the opportunity to evaluate Frenchman Frank Montagny, winner of the 2001 Nissan Championship, and Sergei Zoblin.
At the moment the team is in no hurry to disclose its drivers for 2003.
Furthermore early indications are that they will start the new season next March with an evolution of the 2002 car - the PS02.
This year Minardi used Asiatech engines, which were supplied free of charge. Next year with Cosworth power, Paul Stoddart will not have that luxury, although the Ford engine is likely to be a lot more competitive, than the former Peugeot V10 that was acquired by Asiatech at the end of 2000 and then re-badged.
