Villeneuve not giving up on 2010 seat

Jacques Villeneuve remains optimistic that he can secure a place on the 2010 starting grid.

The former World Champion has been linked to a number of teams in the off season, but as of yet the possibility of a return to the sport he left in 2006 has failed to materialised past speculation.

Despite this, the 38-year-old maintains that he could still race this season.

"I continue to work hard to explain to teams why it is a good idea to put me in their car and, frankly, I feel that the message is getting better and better," the Canadian explained to ruefrontenac.

"I am convinced that many teams are disillusioned over the choices they made," he added, apparently in reference to the increase in 'pay drivers'.

Indeed, Villeneuve has now been linked to a position with Renault following reports that the money Russian driver Vitaly Petrov reportedly promised Renault when he joined the team may fail to materialise.

However, even if Petorv does lose his seat as a result the former BAR driver is only one of many that will be in contention for the drive.

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