Yet another 2002 F1 seat has been filled with today's announcement that Enrique Bernoldi will retain his drive with OrangeArrows. "Enrique has proven himself to be very quick from the outset, particularly
in qualifying, where he has been our lead driver on 10 occasions", commented team boss, Tom Walkinshaw.

This could be bad news for the team's other driver last year, Jos Verstappen. Rumours that Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen could be joining the Oxfordshire based team, might see the Flying Dutchman out of a drive this year.

Bernoldi joined the Arrows team at the beginning of 2001.  "My first year in F1 was pretty tough", commented the 23 year old Brazilian. "But it was also very rewarding as I was able to make steady progress throughout the season.  I am grateful to Tom for having  confidence in me and am looking
forward to giving it 100% and making 2002  a success." 

Arrows also announced it would be testing its new car, the A23, towards the end of the month in the UK, before moving the testing programme to Spain.