Although he was hinting of other offers and seats, Eddie Irvine signed with Ferrari for the 1999 season. This will keep Irvine at Ferrari with Michael Schumacher for at least one more year, four years in total.

The 32 year old Ulsterman will remain the number two driver in the team.

Ferrari chief designer, Rory Bryne, disclosed today that Goodyear are likely to stay in Formula One, as the Italian team is extremely close to signing a new deal with the tyre manufacturers. Bryne said this to the Italian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport. Goodyear refused to comment at this time.