In that year, Arrows, that rented Cosworth engines, ran out of funding in mid-season 2002 and was liquidated. In that 2002 season, Asiatech's engine reliability increased to finish in fourth place out of the nine F1 engine suppliers, tied with BMW for reliability.
In that year, Arrows, which utilized Cosworth engines on a rental basis, ceased operations in mid-2002 due to financial constraints. Conversely, Asiatech's engine performance improved substantially in 2002, enabling it to finish fourth among the nine F1 engine suppliers, matching BMW's level of reliability.