Villeneuve's form this season

To be really honest, Jacques Villeneuve has been having a really solid season. He has been doing better than his team-mate, who has remained largely anonymous. Jacques is really driving well, pushing hard and occasionally even getting into the final 10 of qualy.

But rather unfortunately for him, Mario Theissen does not seem to be noticing. Despite a great qualy and a hard fought one point during the race, all Dr. Mario said was that they were too slow and had a miserable weekend. Which perfectly described Nick's weekend.

JV drove a solid race at BMW's home track, and there wasnt even as much as a hint of thanks and support for JV from his team director. Super-Mario seems obsessed with Nick, and he should be grateful for JV saving the team's face to some extent.

JV, on this form, could earn a race seat next season without resorting to obscure clauses in agreements.