SAUBER PETRONAS has signed a contract with French tyre manufacturer Michelin. This agreement comes into effect immediately, and SAUBER PETRONAS will conduct its first test with Michelin tyres between November 24 and 26 in Barcelona.

SAUBER PETRONAS Team Principal Peter Sauber said: "I’m very pleased that we were able to sign this contract with Michelin and I’m looking forward to a successful co-operation. At the same time I would like to thank Bridgestone for a good partnership during the past six years."

Pierre Dupasquier, Head of Michelin Group’s Competition Operations, commented: "As we demonstrated in 2004, our technology makes a significant contribution to the performance of Formula One cars equipped by Michelin. I look forward to enabling SAUBER PETRONAS to benefit from this progress."