HEINZ-HARALD FRENTZEN TO STAY WITH SAUBER FORD

Motor racing

Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen has agreed to stay with Sauber Ford for next season's Formula One world championship, a decision which will serve as a considerable fillip to both team and engine manufacturer.

Shell yesterday announced they are to sponsor Ferrari next season, hours after the Italian state oil company AGIP had signalled the end of its 21-year association with the famous Formula One team. Shell, who will take over from 1 January, raced with Ferrari from 1951 to 1973. "To date 18 drivers and 11 constructors' world championships have been won using Shell products and we are looking forward to continuing our success with Ferrari," the company said in a statement.

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