Villeneuve and the return of Schumacher

Retired from the world of Formula 1, Jacques Villeneuve speaks of "disappointment" when asked for his opinion on Michael Schumacher's current performances.

Published on 28/04/2010 à 15:34

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Villeneuve and the return of Schumacher

In 1997, they fought for the title until the last Grand Prix? We know how that ended. Of the two, only one is still in Formula 1. After three years of stopping, Michael Schumacher returned to the discipline that crowned him world champion seven times. Returning to F1, Jacques Villeneuve also thought about it, but for the Canadian, it did not happen.
But he did not fail to scratch his former opponent a little when he was asked to judge Schumi's first races of the season.

“It’s really a first big disappointment for Schumacher, explains Villeneuve to ruefrontenac.com. He did well in the first races for a guy who hadn't raced for three years but the result was disappointing. Michael their (Mercedes, editor's note) is useful, even if he does not win because no one can take away from him that he has won seven titles and that he is one of the best in history. When Rosberg beats him with the exact same equipment, it cements Nico's reputation. »

From the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, ​​aboard a chassis different from that used since the start of the season, Michael Schumacher will try to get closer to the leading men, and his teammate Nico Rosberg, current second in the championship. Jacques Villeneuve, for his part, has not yet hung up his helmet. According to ruefrontenac.com, he should participate in the Surfers SuperCarnivale at the end of October? Paradise round of the Australian V8 SuperCars.

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