Villeneuve has High Hopes for Massa at Ferrari

By Jamie Makin
August 25 2005

Jacques Villeneuve has had some kind word for current teammate Felipe Massa in terms of his pending move to Ferrari next season. Villeneuve reckons that the 24-year old Brazilian is hungrier for success than the 7-time World Champion, Michael Schumacher.

"It could mean that Felipe beats Michael," Villeneuve told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "There is always the chance that a newcomer really takes risks and beats you. It doesn't mean the person is necessarily faster than you."

Meanwhile, Villeneuve is hoping BMW will honour his Sauber contract for next season. The Canadian is reportedly confident enough about his chances and that he is not looking around for other rides.