Frentzen delays retirement

Former Formula One driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen has postponed his retirement and will race for Audi in this year’s DTM championship.

The three-time grand prix winner was expected to hang up his helmet when his Opel team pulled out of DTM last season.

However, he has secured a deal with Audi and hopes to finally challenge for honours in the Germany-based series after two disappointing seasons with Opel.

The 38-year-old said: “It’s now time for me to win some DTM races and also fight for championship honours.

“I’m delighted that Audi is giving me the chance to show the DTM fans exactly what I can do in a touring car.

“Audi has been one of the most successful manufacturers for years in motorsport. And alongside Formula One, DTM is quite simply one of the best racing series in the world.”