The bar team announced today that they will use Mecachrome engines in their debut season. These engines will be supplied by Supertec Sport.

Craig Pollock said: "With Supertec Sport, the team that will begin competing in 1999 will be assured of being powered by a highly competitive engine, benefiting from Renault Sport technology that has produced five Drivers' and six Constructors' Championships in Formula One since 1992."

Dalara is working around the clock for Honda's return next season reports say. The FIA has stated that there will probably be 12 teams next season, which seem to support this. Honda will build their factory south of London (England) very near to Tyrrell's factory.

They will probably use the Mugen V10, which Jordan uses now - not that this will have consequences for Jordan. Tora Takagi and Jean Alesi are mentioned as the drivers for the new team.