Villeneuve Makes His Point plus Three Points for Sauber

JV's accomplishment was as much about him feeling more comfortable behind the wheel of his C24, a car that he still hasn't had

"We didn't know that we would have so much improvement in the car when we arrived here this weekend, and that has really helped," commented Villeneuve. (Photo: Sauber Petronas)

much opportunity to test, as it was about the car, which initially appeared to have potential, coming together. The Hinwil team pushed hard to overcome problems with aerodynamics and braking, among other things, and delivered a much more capable car than in the previous three races.

"We didn't know that we would have so much improvement in the car when we arrived here this weekend, and that has really helped, commented Villeneuve. "I thoroughly enjoyed my race. I had a good fight with Webber and when he ran wide he tried to come back on but I was able to get by. If I had been another 10 centimetres further forward I would have taken the risk with Wurz at the same time, but it was early in the race and would have been touch and go."

Jacques was openly grateful to his team for improvements made to the C24 as well as stellar pitstop performance.

"I made a great start and my pit stops couldn't have been better, so thanks to the team for their efforts on my behalf this afternoon," he added. "Having the improvement also permitted me more freedom from the team in setting

"I've had a hell of a time this year, so it's sweet to score these points while making a point of my own," added JV. (Photo: Sauber Petronas)

the car up the way I like, and that played its part too. This has been a good weekend and everything and everyone is more positive. I've had a hell of a time this year, so it's sweet to score these points while making a point of my own."

JV's point should be clear now, that he indeed still possesses a winning spirit and when fitted with a competitive car is capable of achieving a solid finish. Happy with the car JV told an AFP reporter, "It was not only a full race it was a race where the car worked the whole race, you could be aggressive and work on the strategies and everything and it was fun."