Hungary: JV Ready to Make up for German GP Letdown

By Jamie Makin
July 27 2005

After a frustrating German Grand Prix last weekend, Jacques Villeneuve is ready to get back to work and fight for a good result at the Hungaroring. He has a great record at this track, winning in his first two attempts in 1996 and 1997.

Jacques Villeneuve:

"I enjoy the race in Hungary, and the general atmosphere. The people get excited about the Grand Prix and it’s quite a happening city. It’s always been fun racing here. It’s a strange track because it doesn’t really have straight lines, it turns all the time. That’s not normally a good thing, but somehow the layout is actually fun and it has a good rhythm. It’s difficult to overtake here; Turn One is probably the only place where you have a realistic chance. It’s also always difficult to get a good balance on the car at the Hungaroring, but our car will suit its characteristics. The high ambient and track temperatures also affect tyre wear. In fact, the hotter it is the harder it is on the drivers, and engines as well, but we are now well prepared and realistically I think that we are in good shape for this race."

Jacques Villeneuve - Results for Hungarian GP:

YEAR	QUAL	RACE	COMMENTS
2003	16	DNF	Hydraulics
2002	13	DNF	Gearbox
2001	10	9	-
2000	16	12	-
1999	9	DNF	Clutch
1998	6	3	-
1997	2	1	-
1996	3	1	-