By Phil Huff
April 6 2003

Following the antics of the Brazilian Grand Prix, where no fewer than nine drivers failed to make the finish due to spins or crashes, Jacques Villeneuve felt he had to speak out. Speaking through the BAR Honda Press Office, Jacques was quoted as saying "it's down to the drivers to be less crazy in those [very wet] conditions and there was some crazy driving out there."

Pointing fingers, Villeneuve sought out the Malaysian pole-sitter for particular criticism, saying "Some drivers were overtaking under the yellow flags; halfway through the race I saw Alonso overtake under the flags. I think it's that kind of driving that leads to big accidents."

Drivers exiting the pitlane were also given a tongue lashing, with Villeneuve saying "We saw the same thing in the pit stops with drivers chopping across the field on the exit then having to lift halfway down the straight to stop them going off onto the grass. It's that sort of thing that creates the danger, not just the conditions themselves."

This is the same man who had two massive accidents at Spa Francorchamps trying to take the famous Eau Rouge corner flat out. His reason? Just to see if he could.

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