Investment Scheme
Wilson struggled to raise the money needed to get a Formula One seat with the Minardi team in 2003, so his management team came up with the idea of selling shares in him to the public to raise the £1.2 million needed. The scheme was supported by television commentator Murray Walker amongst others and ended up being oversubscribed. There are nearly 900 shareholders, each of whom invested a minimum of £500. Justin is presently managed by former Grand Prix driver Jonathan Palmer.
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