Now Villeneuve downplays Stefan GP rumours

Jacques Villeneuve has stopped short of confirming he's in talks with Stefan GP, the team he believes he could be the best newcomer if they make it into F1.

Stefan GP are determined to find a place on this year's grid and could be helped by the USF1 team, who are rumoured to be halting their F1 operations thereby freeing up a place on the grid.

Already Stefan GP has sent equipment to Bahrain, the venue for the first race of the Championship, while signing drivers is also on the agenda.

One driver reportedly in line for a race-seat is 1997 World Champion Villeneuve. The Canadian, though, wouldn't confirm the rumours other than to say it would be a "great opportunity."

"It's really difficult to keep track of what's happening with the new teams. Does Stefan GP even officially have a place on the grid in Formula One?" he told Auto Motor und Sport.

"If they get a place in Formula One then that would be a great opportunity.

"As the team allegedly has Bernie Ecclestone as one of their supporters, you can assume that they will make it. And that they'll take it seriously.

"With the Toyota equipment they could become one of the best new teams. It seems to me Mr. Stefanovich is very serious about this project."

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