Check this out:

So what does the Renault boss think of Jacques Villeneuve? Better not ask the man himself to find out...


Favio Briatore, 30th July 2003: "I don't want Villeneuve even if he offers to drive for Renault for free. I've got good drivers, who work hard and show respect. I don't want a star driver who doesn't show respect to people. And besides, he's not that fast. We prepare for the future with stars of the future."

Flavio Briatore, 10th October 2003: "I'm a big fan of Jacques. If he doesn't find a drive next year, I am sure we will see him again in 2005 as he still offers value. Who knows - he might even end up at Renault."

As the f1 world turns................................

 

The French, can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em.

 

Flavio Briatore is Italian.

 

And Villeneuve is French Canadian.
He's probably way too expensive for anyone other than Ferrari, Williams, or McClaren... fat chance. And why would anyone want to hire him when they can get guys like Alonso and Raikonnen for much less anyway.

 

He says what He's Paid to say!

 

Dont worry Renault has plenty of money.

 

Renault is a French company.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by pll

 

the French will just do what they've always done...

when in doubt, surrender.




*(optional: Maginot Line or other useless-- but dramatic-- equivalent)

 

ouch.