17/09/2004
NEWS STORY
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today confirmed that Jacques Villeneuve will partner Fernando Alonso for the final three races of the 2004 Formula 1 season, beginning with next week's Chinese Grand Prix, following a successful two-day test this week at Silverstone.
The French-Canadian completed 700 km during his two days of running at Silverstone, acclimatising himself to the Renault R24 after an absence of nearly twelve months from a Formula 1 car.
Mild Seven Renault F1 Team Managing Director Flavio Briatore commented: "We are very excited to welcome Jacques Villeneuve to Renault for the final three Grands Prix of the 2004 season. He is highly motivated and has impressed us with his performance this week. I would also like to thank Peter Sauber for his collaboration in this matter.
"The Renault F1 Team's objective is now to claim second place in the Constructors' Championship and we are focused intently on doing so."