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May 2002
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Split Tests at Silverstone and Paul Ricard
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BAR have been trying out a new engine amidst preparations for the
Canadian and British Grands Prix.
2002.05.30 Jacques Villeneuve and Patrick Lemarié took over
on Wednesday (May 29), Jacques in the BAR004 and Patrick in the
BAR003. A dry morning session enabled Jacques to begin a tyre test and
conduct some set-up and suspension work. A hailstorm and
heavy rain in the afternoon cut the test short with Jacques completing
55 laps in total. >>>>
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Villeneuve launches new clothing range
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2002.05.29 Jacques Villeneuve has launched a new range of
apparel with official licensee TSS&P.
According to a press release, Villeneuve's identity is reflected
in this selection in both look and feel. >>>>
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Richards denies JV pay cut talk
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Villeneuve to continue receiving 25 percent of team budget
2002.05.25 British American Racing team principal David Richards has rubbished
recent widespread stories that Jacques Villeneuve will have to take a
pay cut if he is to keep his drive with team next year.
The rumours were widely publicised in Austria and confused many who
understood that the 1997 World Champion had a firm contract for next
year, in which his salary was already clearly stipulated. >>>>
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JV joins TAG Heuer's 'Dream Team'
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2002.05.25 Jean-Christophe Babin, TAG Heuer's
President and Chief Executive Officer was truly delighted to
announce the partnership between Jacques Villeneuve and TAG
Heuer for their first range of Sport Vision prescription
eyewear and sunglasses. Villeneuve will be joining the ranks
of the world's greatest Formula 1 champions, such as Niki
Lauda, Jody Scheckter, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and more
recently Mika Hakkinen, who have all worn their colors. >>>>
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Schumi-JV on Equal Terms?
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The French Canadian would relish
the chance, but it's a no no, he says.
2002.05.21 The idea of Jacques Villeneuve going head-to-head with Michael
Schumacher with equal equipment - and without any team orders
- is one that would appeal to any Formula One fan.
It's also one that would appeal to the French Canadian's
racing instincts. >>>>
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Villeneuve ponders life as old-style racer
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2002.05.21 Jacques Villeneuve had a
taste of what it was like to race in F1 during the 1970s
Monday, when he took part in a promotional day for BAR sponsor
Lucky Strike at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia.
The French Canadian was given the chance to experience an
old Lotus 72D, giving him some glimpse of what it must have
been like for his racing hero father, Gilles, to have competed
in this era. Gilles took part in his first race in 1977. >>>>
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Valencia/Jerez Testing Notes
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2002.05.17 The BAR test team descended on Spain dividing its efforts
between Valencia and Jerez.
Jacques Villeneuve, Olivier Panis and Anthony Davidson prepared for
the Monaco Grand Prix at Valencia while Davidson jetted across to
Jerez for a two-day test in readiness for the Canadian Grand Prix. >>>>
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Gibson: 'Jacques Is Still One Of The Best'
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BAR's chief mechanic says that, given the right car, JV
could be even quicker than Schumi
2002.05.15 It is now almost five years since Jacques Villeneuve was
challenging the German at the front of the grid, but there are many in
the paddock who believe that is still the driver Schumacher really
fears - and it seems that BAR's chief mechanic Alistair Gibson is one
of them.
For the past four years Gibson has seen Jacques up close at BAR and
he insists that Jacques still has what it takes to do what he did in
1997 - beat Schumacher to the championship. >>>>
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Irvine thinks cash not Villeneuve's priority
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2002.05.13 Jaguar's Eddie Irvine believes that Jacques Villeneuve is
much more interested in a competitive car than he is in a large wage
packet. Both drivers have suffered so far this season, Jaguar
qualifying near the back of the grid, BAR not much better and Irvine
says no amount of money can make up for a poor car. >>>>
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À vaincre sans péril, on triomphe sans gloire
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"Que le meilleur gagne!"
2002.05.13 Cet adage, qui donne son sens à toute compétition
sportive, n'a pas été respecté au Grand Prix d'Autriche. >>>>
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A hard act to follow
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Jacques Villeneuve admits that he felt the pressure of his
father's legacy early in his career.
2002.05.08 On the 20th anniversary of his death, JV has been looking back on his
father Gilles Villeneuve who wowed a generation of F1 fans with his
flamboyant, crowd-pleasing style of driving. >>>>
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BAR to strengthen Honda ties
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Extra test squad to be set up for
Japanese manufacturer
2002.05.02 British American Racing is planning to bolster its
relationship with engine supplier Honda by setting up a special
development programme for the Japanese manufacturer, according to this
week's Autosport magazine. >>>>
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Positive 3-day test in Estoril
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2002.05.02 Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda concluded a positive 3-day test in
Estoril today in preparation for next Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
This was the team's first proper test at the Portuguese circuit and
Jacques Villeneuve, Olivier Panis and test driver Anthony Davidson
each completed two days of running. >>>>
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