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The Italian was on the brink of signing JV nearly two years ago
before he signed a new contract with BAR.
However Briatore has told Motorsport:
"I would prefer Panis. His performance stands up well against
Villeneuve's. Our drivers, Jarno and Jenson, are at the same level
as Jacques. I don't see the point in going shopping if I've already
got what I need."
Meanwhile, Toyota have also said they would be unlikely to sign
the French-Canadian who has a reputation for limiting his public
appearances. Team boss Ove Andersson said he wanted hungry,
inexpensive drivers.
He said: "We're not interested in people like Jacques
Villeneuve and Mika Hakkinen. They're famous, expensive drivers who
would weigh on our budget, but what would they give in return?
"One is retired and other is on the wane. Villeneuve has been a
great champion, but his performance is in decline.
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