Villeneuve leaves without an “enemy”

Jacques Villeneuve, who is still working on his return to Formula 1, does not want to close himself to any opportunity. This is how, last weekend, the Canadian driver was present in Indianapolis, to compete in the Brickyard 400, one of the most important races of the racing season. Nascar Sprint Cup Series. With only two starts to his credit in the discipline and after more than two and a half years of absence, Jacques Villeneuve made his return, which he considers positive, despite his 29th final place.

« It?s not a victory but we have to be satisfied with our race, confides Villeneuve to ruefrontenac.com. We wanted to qualify, and that was done on Saturday. There, we maintained the pace with cars and drivers running every week, the car is still in one piece, and the experience we have gathered will be as beneficial for me as for the team. If we add that I didn't make any enemies on the track, I'm very happy. »

Although he did not have a perfect race, the 1 F1997 World Champion is satisfied with his performance. “ It was really fun on the track. The team kept improving the car, and I found myself in some interesting fights with David Reutimann and Sam Hornish. It was stressful to show up here with me not having driven these cars in two and a half years and the team making its debut in the Sprint Cup. It was difficult, but I like it at that time. »

If the Canadian made a “one shot” in Indianapolis, he could see himself racing more in the discipline. He hopes to have demonstrated his worth. “ People who know the race are able to put this weekend into perspective considering that I am not often behind the wheel and that the team starts in the Sprint Cup, he explains to the French-speaking site. I think those who have to do it will see that I am serious in my approach and that I am ready to do what needs to be done. I'm not saying that anything has been resolved, but I think we've made a good impression. »