"Sensitive" Frentzen quitting Formula One

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2003

BERLIN (AFP) — German driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen, described by former boss Frank Williams as being too sensitive for Formula One, is quitting the sport, it was reported.

Frentzen, runner-up to Jacques Villeneuve in the 1997 world championship, was left without a drive in 2004 after being released by Sauber.

The 36-year-old, whose record stands at three wins from 157 grand prix, is planning to announce his return to the touring car circuit at a press conference Friday according to the German agency SID.

Frentzen had two seasons with the Williams team, winning once. In 1998 he moved to Jordan where he fared better, winning twice, but he fell out with team leader Eddie Jordan in 2001 and was sacked midway through the season.

His fortunes took a turn...

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