European Minardi Cosworth F1 team principal Paul Stoddart bought five Arrows A23 chassis yesterday, the first day of the two-day, 2496-lot auction of the remaining assets of Arrows Grand Prix International in Leafield, UK. The A23 chassis was used by the now defunct team in all but the final seven races of the 2002 season. Stoddart's move has led to speculation that these cars will replace the current Minardi PS03 as soon as practicable.