Michael Schumacher took a swipe at Jacques Villeneuve today - telling hisformer title rival he was not good enough to be his team-mate.
The five-time champion dismissed speculative reports suggesting Villeneuvewould be partnering him at Ferrari next season.
"I do not see any seriousness in that to be honest - we want to improve oursituation," said Schumacher today ahead of the German Grand Prix atHockenheim.
The duo have engaged in frequent wars of words ever since Schumacher tried toram Villeneuve off the track in their 1997 title decider at Jerez in Spain.
Villeneuve survived the attempt and went on to win the drivers' crown withWilliams, though his career has never hit the same heights since.
The 32-year-old Canadian has not won a race since and much of this season hasbeen spent dealing with speculation over whether he will leave BAR.
The belief now is that Villeneuve will remain at the Brackley-based outfit,though at a salary much lower than the present stg£13million package.
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