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| | Motorsport.com: News channel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) |
 | | LEDBURY, ENGLAND, February 8,2001 - The European Minardi F3000 team today announces that up-and-coming Italian racer, Andrea Piccini, will be one of its two nominated drivers for the 2001 season. |
 | | This mark., Piccini's third season in the FIA International F3000 Championship, generally regarded as the final "proving ground" for young drivers before they make the step to Formula One. |
 | | His best result to date fourth at Hockenheim last year indicates the potential is there, and the team will be aiming to turn that ability into podium finishes in 2001. |
| www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=58218 (287 words) |
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