Villeneuve signs for BAR

(23-Jul-98) - Jacques Villeneuve has signed for F1 new boys British
American Racing starting next year.

"We are very pleased to have Jacques join us," said BAR Managing
Director Craig Pollock. "One of our goals at British American Racing
all along was to have the 1997 World Champion racing for us when
competition began.

"His presence in our team will go a long way towards our goal of being
competitive in the shortest possible time. Of course, Jacques will honour
his current contract with the Winfield Williams team," Pollock added.

Villeneuve expressed his happiness with his decision: "I have told
every journalist who covers Formula One racing in recent weeks that I would
go with a team that would allow me to compete at the front of the
grid."

"I know from experience that Adrian Reynard and his people can produce
a very competitive package, and I am very comfortable with the new Supertec
Sport engine."

"Most importantly, I am very happy to be back with Craig, Adrian and
Rick (Gorne) on what is shaping up to be a team of the future. We all share
the same philosophy of racing."

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