Hill spins-off again

Hill crashed his Williams on the second day running. He went off at the S-bend of the Estoril circuit during the dry morning session of the test program Williams is doing there. Hill's Williams was towed back to the pits with scuffed front tires. Damon was again unhurt.
Jaqcues Villeneuve was again fastest. He clocked a best time of 1:21.14. Hill drove a best time of 1:21.17.

Schumacher has signed a contract with Nike as his personal sponsor. This was announced by his manager Willie Weber. The contract is for four years with the possibility of a renewal. Schumacher will receive 10 to 15 million dollars and he will wear a special Nike shoe during the new season.