Villeneuve signs 3 year deal with BAR!

[Jay]

BAR has just revealed that Jacques Villeneuve has signed a 3 year deal to remain with the F1 team.

Craig Pollock said - "We are absolutely delighted with Jacques' decision and the fact he has registered a significant vote of confidence in British American Racing. Jacques has been an integral part of the team since its formation two years ago, and his commitment to stay indicates he shares our belief that this is an organization with which he can win races, and ultimately theWorld Championship, in the future."

I am a little surprised that Villeneuve signed a 3 year deal. I think most of us were expecting him to sign on for a 1 year deal. Next year there would be a number of seats open with some big teams.

But, then, maybe Jacques knows something that we don't. Perhaps Honda is going to buy the team and take it over in the same way that Jaguar took over Stewart and BMW is taking over Williams. The Honda engine has been quite good, and with a good chasis, it might prove to be a contender with McLaren and Ferrari in 2001.