BAR confirm Villeneuve contact
The 1997 World Champion called David Richards
One year ago...
BAR-Honda team principal David Richards confirmed here Saturday that he has spoken with former driver Jacques Villeneuve since the announcement of Jenson Button's planned departure to Williams.
Button shocked the team nine days ago when it was announced that he has signed to race for Williams next year and several current and former drivers have already sounded BAR out about their chances of replacing him. Richards confirmed that 1997 world champion Villeneuve, who left the team in acrimonious circumstances at the end of last year, has made contact but insisted he is not in discussions over a return just yet.