Brazil: Interlagos is not JV's Favourite Track


By SAUBER PETRONAS
September 21 2005

Jacques Villeneuve may have claimed pole position and the win for the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix, but he does not seem to enjoy driving the bumpy Brazilian track. Still, he will do his best to support the team and bring them a good result in this weekend's race.

Jacques Villeneuve:

"Interlagos definitely has character, but it’s not amongst my favourites. It has some difficult corners and a tight infield section. It’s also pretty bumpy. You need as much grip as possible for the corners but as little downforce as you can get away with for straightline speed.

"It always has a great crowd - the fans in Brazil create a really special atmosphere. The weather has been tricky a few times there so if it rains again this weekend, we could take advantage of the situation as we did at Spa where I could finish sixth and score three points for the team. Sao Paulo has never been my favourite town but maybe Felipe will make me change my mind. In any case, I want to wish him all the best for his home Grand Prix."

Jacques Villeneuve - Results for Brazilian GP:

YEAR QUAL RACE COMMENTS
2004 14 10 -
2003 13 6 -
2002 15 10 -
2001 12 7 -
2000 10 DNF Gearbox
1999 21 DNF Hydraulics
1998 10 7 -
1997 1 1 -
1996 3 DNF Spun Off


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