Villneuve OUT of Suzuka/Sato in (Merged)

[RickP:Clio51]

Confirmed, no Jacques this weekend. For all the kiddies that worship the Schu I'm sure this won't be a loss, for some of us it's pretty terrible news. Jacques with the right motivation is a supreme racing driver, undoubtedly one of the most talented on the grid. I only hope Ron ditches Coulthard for Montoya and Jacques can rejoin Williams where I think he would easily win the 2004 Championship. Rick P : Clio #29

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VILLENEUVE PULLS OUT OF SEASON FINALE
From Ian Gordon, PA Sport Motor Racing Correspondent, Suzuka
SUZUKA, October 9 (Formula One) - Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has dramatically pulled out of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
The 32-year-old Canadian has asked to be released from his contractual obligations just days after being axed by his BAR-Honda team.
Villeneuve's decision means he could have raced in Formula One for the last time.
BAR boss David Richards told the team in Suzuka on Thursday as they began preparations for the final race of the season.
BAR now look set to replace Villeneuve with Japan's Takuma Sato, who was confirmed on Tuesday as Jenson Button's partner for next season.
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