Prost announce engine-name partner.

Prost Grand Prix has announced that it has signed a deal with Information Technology Company Acer. Starting from 2001 the Prost GP's engine supplied by Ferrari will be badged as an "Acer".

Further more the team and its contender, the AP04, will enter the F1 Championship under the name of "Prost Acer".

Alain Prost said: "I am proud to have brought into Formula One, once again, a new brand name, leading technology company Acer"

"Acer's fresh enthusiasm and determination match perfectly the feelings of our renewed and re-motivated team. Our fields share the same philosophy and objectives: a drive for excellence and achievement. Together we look forward to a long-term successful partnership."

Gianfranco Lanci, President of Acer Europe said: "Innovation and Technology have always characterized both worlds of Formula One and Information Technology, and have led to the development of technologies that are found in day-to-day appliances. We are confident that our sponsorship with a promising team such as Prost Grand Prix will boost the visibility of the Acer Brand, and will strengthen our position as one of the leaders of the Personal Computer market."

Established in 1976, Acer is the world-leading PC manufacturer offering a broad range of PC-products from industry-leading high-end PC servers and multimedia desktop computers, to notebooks, computer peripherals and components. Acer is also a leading Internet-enabler, offering Internet component technologies, devices and services as well as providing end-to-end solutions.

The Acer Group employs nearly 35,000 people in 193 enterprises spanning 42 countries worldwide, supporting dealers and distributors in over 100 countries