Villeneuve looking forward to Argentina; A failed initiative
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Wednesday April 9, 1997

Jacques Villeneuve is looking forward to the Argentine Grand Prix this weekend: "Last year, it was only my third Grand Prix race. But this year I'm looking forward to returning to Argentina with prior knowledge and experience of the circuit. It was not a bad weekend there last year and the car was pretty good. So, I've got good memories. The circuit is very modern. It is full of hairpins and chicanes so I think it is a great challenge. But this year's car is strong, very strong and the team are working very hard and well and I feel pretty confident. I must say a victory would be great."

Villeneuve's team-mate is just hoping to improve, after the talks he had with his engineers in England he commented: "Without doubt, I am hoping to be in a better position in Argentina than I was in Brazil. It just didn't seem to come together for me there. But I am confident about finding a good set-up in Argentina. I like the circuit at Buenos Aires, it reminds me of a go-kart track."


A failed initiative

The organisers of the Argentine Grand Prix thought they could something nice because of the 600th Formula One Grand Prix this weekend. They thought they could bring together the Grand Prix winners of the 100th GP, Sterling Moss, the 200th, Jackie Stewart, the 400th, Niki Lauda and the 500th, Nelson Piquet. The 300th GP winner Ronnie Peterson would not be there because he died in 1978. He would be projected on a giant screen. The drivers would then form a starting grid in the cars they drove then and drive a couple of laps.

This will not go ahead however because Niki Lauda declined without giving a reason and Stirling Moss had other obligations. Stewart and Piquet will be there for a picture and a trophy.

Provided by Carlos Lefebre Franco from the Netherlands


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