Minardi renew links with bank
12/03/2005 - 13:01:01Formula One strugglers Minardi have been given a welcomed financial lift.
The Italian team have renewed their tie-up with Russian bank SMP, who bring vital cash and marketing help to the team.
Minardi, who have struggled towards the back of the grid for most of their Formula One life, hope the deal will help owner Paul Stoddart attract new funding from Russia.
Team founder Gian Carlo Minardi said: “We are very pleased to welcome SMP bank back to the Minardi family for another season.
“It has been a strong supporter of the team in recent years, and this represents a significant marketing development, as it is hoped that the collaboration will lead to the opening of new, and important, markets for Minardi.”
