Muller, test driver for Arrows, will come into Formula One next season with the Arrows team. Muller said: "Yes, I have an agreement for Formula One and I'm ready." Team boss Walkinshaw has not yet made a statement.
He will most likely replace Hill, who is rumoured to be going to Sauber or maybe McLaren.
The FIA has added 5 years to the current contract with the Hockenheim circuit which would have ended in 2001.
Honda will return to Formula One from 2000. Honda is already involved in the Mugen project. A Japanese newspaper stated that Honda will comeback with their own car.
Olivier Panis wants to return to Formula One at the Luxembourg Grand Prix or the Grand Prix of Austria. He hopes he is able to walk in two weeks time.
Frentzen took over from Villeneuve in the race car and drove a 1m 20.30s. Villeneuve tested the 1998 Williams with a best time of 1m 28.28s.
Diniz tested the Arrows-Yamaha with a best time of 1m 24.52s. Brundle shook down the Benettons with a best time of 1m 27.26s. He needed the permission of Tom Walkinshaw because he still has a contract with him.
Coulthard tested the 1998 McLaren with a best time of 1m 32.98s.