Justin Wilson will drive for Jaguar until the end of the season after completing his switch from Minardi this afternoon. The Sheffield-born driver has replaced Brazilian Antonio Pizzonia who has been offered the chance to stay on with the Milton Keynes-based team as a reserve driver. Wilson will drive for Jaguar for the rest of this campaign, when the team have an option to extend his stay for 2004.
Jaguar's managing director David Pitchforth said he believed Wilson would be able to score points for the team, something Pizzonia had failed to do in his 11 races this season.
He said: "We are delighted to have Justin join us for the remainder of the 2003 season in what is a richly deserved opportunity. In the Jaguar R4, we clearly have a competitive car and one that has helped Mark Webber secure 12 points thereby taking the team to sixth place in the constructors' championship. With five races left on the calendar, it is critical that we are maximising our potential with two race cars."
Filed by Johnny Proby
