SIMON Dyson enjoyed one of the best rounds of his career to storm into contention at the Singapore Open on Friday, the Briton's flawless four-under 67 earning him a share of the lead halfway through the second round.

As the threat of lightning suspended play for the second successive day, the 30-year-old was safely in the clubhouse after 36 holes tied for the lead with South Africa's Ernie Els on six under par.

A RESURGENT Ernie Els stormed into contention with a hard-fought 70 for a share of the lead alongside England's Simon Dyson on another weather-marred day at the Singapore Open on Friday.

It was a long slog for the big South African who had to come out at daybreak to finish four holes from his first round, after being forced off the fairways by bad light on Thursday.

SHANGHAI - SHANGHAI is considering axing the loss-making Formula One Grand Prix after its contract runs out in 2010, a senior official told AFP.

Mr Qiu Weichang, deputy director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports, said a decision would be announced next year.