Pedro de la Rosa will be the first to drive the Jordan-Mugen next Wednesday on the Silverstone (England) track. Both regular Jordan drivers, Hill and R. Schumacher, are not available as reported.

Sauber-Petronas are negotiating with Bridgestone to get their tyres in 1998. An Italian Car Magazine has reported this. Goodyear has already stated that they will continue to supply all the teams they supply now.

Gianni Morbidelli will be operated again on December 20. The Italian has been having a lot of problems with the arm he broke during tests at Magny-Cours this year. He said: "I missed the last Grand Prix because I couldn't drive a Formula One car, now I can't even drive my own."