VILLENEUVE go to Jaguar, who agree??? - Page 2

billiaml · 28 Aug 2003, 18:22 (Ref:702073)

I agree that Jag should stick with their current drivers -- and help them develop their skills properly, rather than sticking with the revolving door method & hoping to find a great driver @ a rookie's salary.

Irv the Swerve · 28 Aug 2003, 18:29 (Ref:702080)

According to autosport.com, Jaguar is not the bottomless pit it once was when drivers came to negotiate salaries, in fact, they may need a driver with money.

Still think Jacques fits the bill? - not that he ever did.

DriverT · 29 Aug 2003, 23:26 (Ref:703097)

Yes, Jag should stick with Webber and Wilson. Revolving doors aren't good for developing talent.

Besides, they could never afford Villeneuve on his current salary. I don't think there are that many teams who would pay that much money for a driver who hasn't had the best few years of his career. Maybe a test role? I doubt he'd do that though.

Valve Bounce · 30 Aug 2003, 00:18 (Ref:703107)

Actually, if Jaguar are looking for a pay driver, then maybe this is the chance that Jos is looking for because he is not a half bad driver with a pocket full of money.

vatuloa · 30 Aug 2003, 01:40 (Ref:703131)

I can't see Villeneuve paying $5m to get a 1 year drive with Jaguar if that's what Jaguar are reported to be demanding

**GTRMagic** · 30 Aug 2003, 02:17 (Ref:703136)

The other JV, Jos Verstappen, is the man with the monied sponsors. He is the more likely Jag candidate with such a strong cheque book than Villeneuve.

Smokey 6 litre · 31 Aug 2003, 21:17 (Ref:704273)

Wilson and Webber is a really good line up for Jaguar, and i dont think it would be strengthened by removing Wilson and adding JV.
JV is on a downward spiral, Wilson is rapidly improving.

i take it you're a big JV fan Zxea.

DavidStHubbins · 1 Sep 2003, 12:24 (Ref:704759)

Verstappen has played with the revolving (revolting?)doors of Jaguar/Stewart, why would they sign him again? Maybe they have forgotten!

KA · 1 Sep 2003, 14:43 (Ref:704836)

Quote:

Originally posted by DavidStHubbins
Verstappen has played with the revolving (revolting?)doors of Jaguar/Stewart, why would they sign him again? Maybe they have forgotten!

As has been said above, $$$$$$ (OK, Euros to be more accurate, but I don't have a Euro sign on this keyboard....)

According to rumours in various sources (Autosport in the last couple of weeks was one I think) Jaguar's no2 driver next year will need to bring money/sponsorship to secure the drive-

OK, I don't see them taking on somneone like Alex Yoong purely for the money, but if Verstappen has access to what they need financially, then he's probably in a strong position to get the seat

ATF · 4 Sep 2003, 12:38 (Ref:708036)

Personally I would have liked to see Fisi in a Jaguar (or anything better than he deserves @ Sauber). But why not stick Jacques in there? He could do really well again - he needs a chance to re-establish himself as the "other champion" in F1!

lucidique · 5 Sep 2003, 04:35 (Ref:708714)

it would be great if JV were to move to jaguar. nothing against justin wilson, but mark webber seems to need a more experienced and aggressive teammate to give him a hand in developing the car and JV might provide a bit of in team competition

but i don't really see it happening. my bet is that he'll stay with B.A.R., he appears to be quite the martyr :confused:

**GTRMagic** · 5 Sep 2003, 05:00 (Ref:708722)

And hasnt Jacques done a magnificent job of turning BARF-1 into a Ferrari beater?

Mark Webber · 5 Sep 2003, 10:47 (Ref:708972)

MM reports Nick H as the one and out of all the choice I'd agree with that

VeeEightFan · 5 Sep 2003, 12:07 (Ref:709050)

Do you think JV would take a salary cut to drive for Jaguar. He is currently on $16 million, which makes him the most over-paid driver in F1 (apart from RS who also gets $16 mill).
Jaguar got rid of Niki Lauda because he put Pizzonia into the team, plus other insiders, who have since been sent packing. Pizzonia was completely out of his depth, both in the driving seat and in the PR arena, and area which is vital for Jaguar throughout the world.
Don't discount Nick Heidfeld being talked to by senior Jag management. He may look like a 16 year old, but he has definite talent.
I agree that HH-F, JV, and RF will probably be looking for other work next year.
JW will have to come up with a pay deal to remain at Jaguar and at this very moment his manager Dr Jonathan Palmer is chatting furiously with John Hogan, and company.

high contrast · 7 Sep 2003, 21:14 (Ref:711185)

Only if he pays them...he could afford it after all!

I watched Wilson test at Monza...miles off the pace!...he lacked continuity, his entry and exits at the chicanes just didn't flow, not visually, nor audably, nor on the watch!

Phoenix1 · 7 Sep 2003, 21:38 (Ref:711206)

I'd put Wilson back into Test driver role and let him learn and develop and bring him back in 2005. I'd put JV in if he brings the cash. If JV is still a true racer he will switch. We know Webber is fast but he is still a rookie and rookies can always do with a hand here and there and the team might respond well to JV. Only issue I forsee is that JV does not do apperances etc.. for teams. I hope JV swollows some pride so he and his legance in teh future can go to what it should and could so easily be.

vatuloa · 7 Sep 2003, 21:40 (Ref:711213)

JV is putting pressure on himself with this artical but to get a drive next year he's going to have to do well.

From ITV.com
Jacques Villeneuve is looking forward to the Italian Grand Prix, one of the fastest circuits on the calendar.

The French-Canadian is well-known for his preference for genuine drivers’ tracks and with Spa-Francorchamps absent this year Monza is the next best thing.

”The track itself is very different to most other circuits. There are long straight lines between the corners, so you are almost less active and have time to relax.

”The last corner, Parabolica, is quite special. It’s very difficult; visually you don’t want to go there as there is a real danger element, and it’s a difficult corner to get right.

”You can always go faster there than you actually do.

His team-mate Jenson Button is also a great believer in the famous curve.

“For me, the best part of the circuit is the last corner, Parabolica. It’s a great section to drive and is really fast and flowing,” he said.

“The most difficult part of the circuit is the left-right-left corner, Ascari.

“It’s very high-speed, very historical and very different.

“it is a race that I really enjoy.”

BAR’s season has been somewhat blighted during the summer from their Bridgestone tyres.

They can though take considerable comfort from the Hungarian GP – the BAR005 was lapping just 0.5s slower than the Ferraris.

The Monza track should suit their package as they continue their fight for fifth in the constructors’ championship.

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