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Grand Prix History in Scale Models

2003, Minardi, Minichamps, Nicolas Kiesa

2003 Minardi PS03 Kiesa

The PS03 designed by Gabriele Tedozzi was the Paul Stoddard owned and Faenza-based team’s hope for the 2003 Formula One season. The chassis was built, but at the beginning of the year the team appeared to have no sponsors, engines or tyres. Malaysian sponsors KL and engine supplier Asiatech were gone due  to Alex Yoong’s departure to Champ Car. Eventually team agreed with Cosworth and Bridgestone to get engine and tyres. Old 72 degree V10’s Cosworth was reliable but less powerful engine on the grid. Team drivers for the season were F1 debutant Justin Wilson and experienced Jos Verstappen who came back to the big circus after a year off. Jos also brought the Dutch company Trust which joined the team as the main sponsor since the 2003 Monaco Grand Prix. Verstappen finished in 10 races out of 16 (best as out-of-points 9th in Canada). Wilson saw the checkered flag only 4 times in his 10 races for Minardi before he moved to Jaguar after 2003 British Grand Prix. Danish driver Nicolas Kiesa replaced Wilson in the team. He made his debut in the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, which he finished in 12th position. Kiesa finished all five races, his best result being 11th in the USA Grand Prix at Indianapolis, but did not outqualify his teammate Jos Verstappen at any race.

SeasonSeriesEvent
2003F1WC
Driver No.Entrant
Nicolac Kiesa18European Minardi Cosworth
Scale ManufacturerCollection
1:43Minichamps
Cat. No.QualityRarity
400030118
Limited Edition of 1512 pcs.

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