JV, currently living in Villars, Switzerland, will begin testing in Jerez on the 8th of December. He's up against a formidable opponent
in teammate Heidfeld - in F1 the first person a driver has to beat is his teammate - who has long been a fast and reliable contestant.
No one is expecting BMW Sauber to come out of the box flying when it debuts alongside rival Formula 1 teams in Bahrain next March, but BMW will be looking for a more successful stint with its new team than it enjoyed as an engine supplier for Williams, at least after a reasonable "getting-to-know-you" stage.
Jacques
will no doubt realize that this may indeed be his last kick at the F1 can, knowing that many up and coming drivers will become available at the end of this coming season and a strong showing in 2006 may find him enjoying a new contract for 2007 and beyond.
Many considered former McLaren driver David Coulthard washed up before his impressive showing in the new Red Bull team, but he now is sitting pretty with a relatively competitive team and a fresh new contract. JV will without doubt have a similar goal in his sights.
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| JV will begin testing in Jerez on the 8th of December. (Photo: BMW Sauber) |
No one is expecting BMW Sauber to come out of the box flying when it debuts alongside rival Formula 1 teams in Bahrain next March, but BMW will be looking for a more successful stint with its new team than it enjoyed as an engine supplier for Williams, at least after a reasonable "getting-to-know-you" stage.
Jacques
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| Jacques will no doubt realize that this may indeed be his last kick at the F1 can. (Photo: BMW Sauber) |
Many considered former McLaren driver David Coulthard washed up before his impressive showing in the new Red Bull team, but he now is sitting pretty with a relatively competitive team and a fresh new contract. JV will without doubt have a similar goal in his sights.
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