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[elfinitty]

"Do Red Bull realize they are putting a child in Formula One? I do not doubt that he is fast, but he has no experience. Before you are fighting against the lives of others, you have to learn, and it is not F1's role to teach,"

I actually am excited for seeing a very young driver for I'm unsure about what is going to happen and we might see another star shine and this could bring excitement.However,I agree with Villeneuve's words that one has to be much more experienced before they enter Formula 1 and tad bit more mature.I don't know about his characteristic but a 17 year old would for sure not be very mature(acting or feeling) in a serious sport where he is surrounded by so many people much older than him.

Also,all these have been going about the seriousness and the future of this sport,this situation might have gotten some bitter reactions by the viewers

So I wonder about your thoughts.Do you agree with Villeneuve,do you want to add something?

http://autoweek.com/article/formula-one ... villeneuve

[racechick]

Well Elfie, it's a tricky one. He is indeed very young , on the other hand, Villeneuve, like many other ex F1 drivers, likes to discredit new talent . I think we give the guy a chance and see how he goes, then make our assessment a year from now. From what I've seen so far he doesn't seem to be out of his depth.

[LewEngBridewell]

Do you agree with Villeneuve,do you want to add something?

It has now reached the stage where Jacques Villeneuve has nothing positive to say about anyone or anything re. modern F1. His era was the best, apparently, and that's that.

However, whilst it's often better to ignore him while he moans and gushes hot air, I suppose these drivers are getting younger and younger. But look at folk like Sebastian Vettel, Daniil Kvyat and Jaime Alguersuari... three people off the top of my head who where very young when they first debuted in F1... and they had no real issues, did they? Villeneuve was 25 when he started in F1. Had he started in his teens he may have bagged another title or two.

[elfinitty]

Do you agree with Villeneuve,do you want to add something?

It has now reached the stage where Jacques Villeneuve has nothing positive to say about anyone or anything re. modern F1. His era was the best, apparently, and that's that.

However, whilst it's often better to ignore him while he moans and gushes hot air, I suppose these drivers are getting younger and younger. But look at folk like Sebastian Vettel, Daniil Kvyat and Jaime Alguersuari... three people off the top of my head who where very young when they first debuted in F1... and they had no real issues, did they? Villeneuve was 25 when he started in F1. Had he started in his teens he may have bagged another title or two.

You're right about this.When I started reading your reply I realized he actually doesn't say anything positive about modern F1,back a few years ago he was complaining that kids who played computer games came to F1 and this affected the sport badly.

Well Elfie, it's a tricky one. He is indeed very young , on the other hand, Villeneuve, like many other ex F1 drivers, likes to discredit new talent . I think we give the guy a chance and see how he goes, then make our assessment a year from now. From what I've seen so far he doesn't seem to be out of his depth.

I agree with you,chances should be given to new drivers and as I said it will be exciting to see a younger person trying to prove himself in F1 and it will be great to see if he improves himself.

I just think he has a point at saying one should prove himself more at other series before coming to F1 and get more experienced.