Jacques Villeneuve remains optimistic that he can secure a place on the 2010 starting grid. Despite being 38 Jacques still believes he has a lot to offer a team. The former World Champion has been linked to a number of teams but is still yet to be confirmed for a spot.

“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.