Arrows and Heinz-Harald Frentzen announced on Friday that they have agreed to bring their contractual relationship to an end.

In a statement on the Arrows team website, Tom Walkinshaw commented, “Heinz told us that due to the uncertainty at Arrows, he wished to stand down and we did not want to stand in his way. I’d like to wish him all the best and thank him for the hard work he put in at Arrows.”

“I’d like to thank the team for the 12 races I have had with them”, said Heinz-Harald. “The team definitely has real potential so I hope they can sort their problems out and realise their goals. I wish every one of them all the best for the future”.

Arrows will reveal in due course the identity of the driver who will partner Enrique Bernoldi from the Hungarian Grand Prix onwards.
 
Frentzen made a comment on his own website the same day:

"Arrows and I have announced that we have agreed to bring our contractual relationship to an end."

"Due to the unfortunate difficulties they face, I thought it would be best to step back so that we may both focus on our respective futures. I would like to thank the entire team for the 12 races I did for them and wish them all the very best for the future. They have real potential and I hope they are able to reach their goals."

"I am in the process of sorting out my future in Formula 1 as I am still in love with the sport and full of enthusiasm. I will let you know my future plans as soon as I can."