Villeneuve: Schumi “more aggressive” in 2011

Jacques Villeneuve, who came on the Andros Trophy this winter, made an honorable debut in the competition, proving that he has lost none of his driving skills. The Canadian, who tried to find the F1 in recent months, took the opportunity to take stock of the return to F1 of Michael Schumacher for AUTOhebdo.fr.

From the same generation as Schumi, Villeneuve believes that his former rival has made a more than honorable comeback. “I don’t think it was missed,” the Quebecer tells us. He had a difficult middle of the season but, at the end of the season, he was ahead of his teammate. »

In addition, Jacques Villeneuve thinks that some supporters and observers are disappointed because they have idealized it? “former” Schumi. “When he was at Ferrari, he was only one or two tenths ahead of his teammate, never more. Everyone thought he was going to be a second ahead of Rosberg. No? He didn't do that in the past either. You have to stay measured. »

If Michael Schumacher did not have an exceptional race this season, he was not unworthy. Jacques Villeneuve explains to us that his absence from the circuits weighed heavily on his results. “Coming back to competition is difficult. I did it after six months of absence: physically, it's hard, then you have to get your bearings again. The last tenth is difficult to get. »

For Jacques Villeneuve, the Mercedes 2010 also weighed on the German's results. “If his car didn't suit him, it must have been difficult to fix. At the end of the season, he was still there. He acted nice, he didn't complain too much anymore. » However, if he finds a car capable of winning in 2011, the real Schumi should be back: ?I think that next year we will see him more aggressive. I don't think his return was as unsuccessful as people said. »