Minardi PS02

Minardi PS02
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMinardi
Designer(s)Gabriele Tredozi
Loic Bigois
PredecessorPS01
SuccessorPS03
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque
EngineAsiatech AT02 V10 (72°) naturally aspirated
TransmissionMinardi 6-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
FuelElf
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrantsGo KL Minardi Asiatech
Notable drivers22. Alex Yoong,
Anthony Davidson
23. Mark Webber
Debut2002 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
17000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

Overview

The Minardi PS02 was a Formula One racing car with which Minardi contested the 2002 Formula One season. It scored 2 points, both at Australia when rookie Mark Webber finished 5th. It scored no more points that season. Webber was partnered by Alex Yoong who was replaced before the Hungarian round by Anthony Davidson.[1]

The PS02 benefitted from an aerodynamics package from Loic Bigois, who had been brought in from the now defunct Prost team.[2] A manufacturing error which caused the front wing to fail sidelined the team from the Spanish Grand Prix.[3]

This car was the first and last Minardi model that was powered by an Asiatech engine and also Michelin tyres before their switch to Bridgestone tyres. The following year's model, the Minardi PS03 had an engine provided by Cosworth.

Minardi struggled for finance throughout the season. Paul Stoddart attempted to bring aboard Al-Waleed bin Talal, who had tried to buy into Prost as a major shareholder but nothing came of the deal.[4]

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Points WCC
2002 European Minardi F1 Asiatech AT02 V10 M AUS MAL BRA SMR ESP AUT MON CAN EUR GBR FRA GER HUN BEL ITA USA JPN 2 9th
Alex Yoong 7 Ret 13 DNQ DNS Ret Ret 14 Ret DNQ 10 DNQ 13 Ret Ret
Anthony Davidson Ret Ret
Mark Webber 5 Ret 11 11 DNS 12 11 11 15 Ret 8 Ret 16 Ret Ret Ret 10
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References
  1. "Minardi PS02 - F1technical.net". www.f1technical.net. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  2. "Minardi hopes to step up a gear". The Age. 24 February 2002. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. "Spanish Grand Prix". www.motorsportimages.com. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. "Minardi in take-over talks". us.motorsport.com. Retrieved 26 January 2020.


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