Inoue signs for Minardi

The Italian Formula One team Minardi announced today that Taki Inoue has signed for the 1996 season. Inoue, who drove for the Arrows team last year, will make his debut with the team on February 14 at Estoril (Portugal) when the new car will be presented. The Japanese driver will team-up with Pedro Lamy who is Minardi's leading pilot.

Williams-Renault ended their four day test session at Estoril (Portugal) today with Jacques Villeneuve. They used the 1995 car (FW 017) and the new Renault-Engine. Villeneuve clocked a best time of 1:21.50. Williams will be returning at Estoril next week with the new 1996 car.