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Villeneuve hopes for rain

Jacques Villeneuve is hoping for rain in this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix - similar to the conditions that helped him finish sixth in the Belgian Grand Prix last week. He is also hoping that current team mate Felipe Massa will be able to show him a side of Sao Paulo he has not seen before. 

"Interlagos definitely has character, but it's not amongst my favourites," Villeneuve said. "It has some difficult corners and a tight infield section. It's also pretty bumpy. You need as much grip as possible for the corners but as little downforce as you can get away with for straightline speed."

"It always has a great crowd - the fans in Brazil create a really special atmosphere," he added. "The weather has been tricky a few times there so if it rains again this weekend, we could take advantage of the situation as we did at Spa where I could finish sixth and score three points for the team. Sao Paulo has never been my favourite town but maybe Felipe will make me change my mind. In any case, I want to wish him all the best for his home Grand Prix."

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