Special news release: 1st September 1995

G.Berger to join Benetton

Benetton Formula is pleased to announce that Gerhard Berger
will be driving for the Mild Seven Benetton Renault team,
alongside Jean Alesi, for the 1996 season. The Austrian
driver, who has signed a 2 year contract with Benetton
Formula, said, "It was not an easy decision to part with
Ferrari after the good times I've had at Maranello.

However, Benetton Formula has shown incredible performance
during the last few years and has offered me the most
competitive package which I believe will allow me to win
races next season." Berger added, "I'm also looking forward
to the relaxed approach which everyone enjoys at Benetton
Formula and to teaming up again with my friend Jean." 

Benetton Formula's Managing Director Flavio Briatore said,
"We are delighted to see Gerhard back with us. He won his
first Grand Prix with Benetton in 1986 and we wish him many
more wins next season." 

Briatore added,"With the following qualities; our technleal
expertise, our strong partners Renault and Elf, two very
capable drivers, Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger, I am
confident that it will be a very interesting season for the
Mild Seven Benetton Renault team, who will be racing for
further success."

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Source: http://www.jtnet.ad.jp/WWW/MILDSEVEN/F1/