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F1 needs stars like JV


 
F1 Live
2002.09.03
 
 

"We need stars not just drivers," says Eddie Irvine.

 

The future of Jacques Villeneuve has been a constant topic of conversation for the past few weeks, the latest in a long line of rumours being that the Canadian driver is heading to the Toyota outfit next year. Although Jacques has a contract for the 2003 season, the rumours continue, including most recently, confusion over a US 50 million dollar deal to return to the CART series.

Villeneuve, together with manager and friend, Craig Pollock, denied the offer of a deal was never made from the American based series, but it has left many baffled as to why such tales are being told, including Jaguar driver Eddie Irvine. The Irishman can't understand why everyone is so intent on wanting to rid the series of the 1997 champion, especially as he is one of the few racers left that can be classed as a 'star'.


 
 
Jacques and Eddie battle at the European GP. 

Jacques and Eddie battle at the European GP. 
Photo: F1 Live.

 
 
"There appears to have been a recent campaign aimed at trying to squeeze Jacques Villeneuve out of Formula One with suggestions he should go to the States and race in the CART series. The whole idea of wanting to get rid of Jacques is a mystery to me and shows some people are missing the point," Irvine said in the Sun. "The sport needs as many characters as possible and, even though Jacques may not be a winner at the moment, he's still one of the biggest names on the grid. And he's one of the few who speaks his mind. We need stars not just drivers. There are some guys in top teams who will never be stars. Trying to replace household names with some faceless wonder is not the answer. When it comes to choosing drivers, team owners should look at the bigger picture."
 
 
 

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