Frentzen to Toyota rumour resurfaces.

The Nurburgring paddock was alive with speculation that Heinz-Harald Frentzen may still be on his way to Toyota in 2002.

The German, who was returning to action at his home circuit after being forced to sit out the Canadian Grand Prix two weeks ago, has been mentioned in connection with a seat at Formula One's newest operation on numerous occasions, having enjoyed a lucrative spell in Japan earlier in his career, but is now happily ensconced at Jordan.

The Nurburgring paddock was alive with speculation that Heinz-Harald Frentzen may still be on his way to Toyota in 2002.

The German, who was returning to action at his home circuit after being forced to sit out the Canadian Grand Prix two weeks ago, has been mentioned in connection with a seat at Formula One's newest operation on numerous occasions, having enjoyed a lucrative spell in Japan earlier in his career, but is now happily ensconced at Jordan.

The rumour at best appears to be just that, however. Indeed, none of the three parties involved have laid any claim to Frentzen jumping ship, with Toyota having all but confirmed Mika Salo and Allan McNish as drivers for its debut season, and Frentzen hinting in Germany that he may be about to re-sign with Eddie Jordan's eponymous outfit.

"I joined in 1999 and have had some good results and some bad times," the German said, "I can't go into details, but I think my future lies with Jordan."

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