European Aviation Formula 1 Engines
Founder: Paul Stoddart
Nation: United Kingdom
First GP: Australia 2001
Last GP: Japan 2001
Best Result: 9th (2001 German GP)
Best Grid Position: 17th
17
Grands Prix
1,417
Laps Raced
6,860 km
Distance
2001 Season Performance
11th
Constructors’
22nd
Best Driver (Marques)
3
Drivers
Technical Specifications
European Aviation V10 (2001)
Origin: Rebadged Fondmetal (Ford Zetec-R)
Configuration: 72° V10
Valvetrain: 40-valve
Displacement: 2,997 cm³
Power: 790 hp @ 16,200 rpm
Teams: Minardi
Drivers
Fernando Alonso
17 Races · Best: 10th
Future 2x World Champion
Tarso Marques
14 Races · Best: 9th
Best Championship: 22nd
Alex Yoong
3 Races · Best: 16th
Malaysia’s first F1 driver
Historical Significance
- Alonso’s Debut: Platform for future champion’s rookie season
- Privateer Effort: Last customer engine before manufacturer dominance
- Rebadging Era: Final example of engine rebranding in F1
- Minardi Legacy: Part of team’s final season before becoming Toro Rosso
“We knew we were underpowered, but it was reliable enough to finish races when others retired.” – Paul Stoddart
