Villeneuve driving for 2006 contract

Jacques Villeneuve has a 2006 contract in his pocket but the Canadian knows he's driving for his career in the final races of the season. BMW Motor Sport Director Mario Theissen hasn't ruled out honouring the French Canadian's Peter Sauber-signed deal, but says he will keep an eye on how Villeneuve, the 1997 Champion, performs in Japan and China.

Jacques Villeneuve "That is a challenge, that I accept."
Villeneuve has struggled to keep up with Ferrari bound teammate Felipe Massa in 2005. First, he said he was struggling with the Sauber's electrical systems, then the brakes. Now, Villeneuve points to the tyres. "These 2005 tyres are much too hard for my taste. This is a problem, particularly in the qualifying."

The Canadian admits to find it difficult to adapt to the cash-efficient Sauber-way of going racing. "Sauber has all the potential in place and, with BMW, also now the money."