AMD announced today an extended sponsorship agreement with the World Champion Formula One team Ferrari. With this contract extension, AMD joins other key members of the Ferrari family, including Ferrari Team Principal Jean Todt, current World Champion Michael Schumacher, driver Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari Technical Director Ross Brawn, Ferrari Engine Director Paolo Martinelli and Ferrari Chief Designer Rory Byrne in signing up with the stable of the Prancing Horse through 2006.

In 2003 Ferrari entered the record books once again with its fifth consecutive Constructor’s Championship, while legendary Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher made history by winning his sixth Driver’s World Championship. Ferrari looks to continue their dominance in 2004 with expanded use of AMD products, including solutions based on AMD64 technology.

"What we love about AMD is that they, like Ferrari, have a passion for performance, an aggressive spirit of competitiveness and a determined commitment to be the best," said six-time defending World Champion Michael Schumacher. "AMD64 technology is a testament to those qualities, and it's AMD64 technology that helps to give Ferrari its competitive edge."

The AMD logo will maintain its familiar place on the tail fin of the Ferrari cars, as well as on the clothing of two IT specialists, steering wheels, driver overalls, pit wall, and within the telemetry computer area.