Canadian F1 Star Jacques Villeneuve in the Hot Seat

Brundle went on to say that JV was a tremendous driver at one time, winning Champ Car, Indy 500 and the 1997 F1 championship, but

What JV needs is the opportunity to set up the car, if not a team willing to listen to honest criticism and make changes where necessary. (Photo: Sauber Petronas)

that he thinks JV doesn't have "any safety ropes to climb back on."

Fortunately for Jacques, his team boss Peter Sauber doesn't listen to tainted journalists, and appears willing to stick by the world champion if not support him completely. What JV needs is the opportunity to set up the car, if not a team willing to listen to honest criticism and make changes where necessary - not a trait the Sauber mechanics are cited to have according to ex-driver Fisichella.

They would do well to listen to him, however. If the current Sauber is an example of Massa's capabilities in setting up a car, and last year's BAR Honda a sign of what Villeneuve's experience can deliver, the Swiss outfit would be wise to pay heed. After all, they could hardly do worse than they're doing now. It might take a few races for JV to get up to speed, and some humble

Here's to hoping that Peter Sauber comes to his senses, and gets Massa out of the test seat and JV behind the wheel before it's too late and the season is in its latter half. (Photo: Sauber Petronas)

pie swallowed by the team's technicians while the French Canadian unabashedly drills them into doing things his way, but the results will without doubt be better than Sauber is experiencing now. Here's to hoping that Peter Sauber comes to his senses, and gets Massa out of the test seat before it's too late and the season is in its latter half. The team looked racy towards the end of last year, and there still are some valuable points salvageable during 2005.

As for Martin Brundle? He should make a decision to either be a manager or a commentator. Doing both will only ruin the reputation he has already compromised.