- Bitburger, sponsor of the Benetton-Renault Team in 1995, will not sponsor the team in 1996. This was said by company director Michael Dietzsch. The German brewer will not renew their contract with the Benetton team when it ends at the end of 1995. The reason for this is the switch of German driver and world champion Michael Schumacher to Ferrari. The brewer will not sponsor Formula One at all in 1996, they want to concentrate on another sport. - Argentine Esteban Tuero, 17 years old, has signed up with Minardi to be their test-driver for next season. He will race in the Italian Formula Three Championship in 1996. This was announced by a spokesman, he also added: "Minardi has always kept a close watch on young drivers." 28-11-1995