BMW to change Villeneuve's engine again

Villeneuve's engine was damaged in transit to Barcelona, which meant he needed an engine change before practice began yesterday.

And, with the Canadian qualifying only 14th on the grid in today's qualifying, he will now start tomorrow's race from the last spot.

BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen explained: "As Jacques is starting from the last row anyway, we will fit another fresh engine to give him the best possible chances for here and Monaco."

Villeneuve himself admitted he was disappointed with his qualifying result. "The first run went very easily and the balance was very good, but then the wind picked up and the car's balance changed," the Canadian said.

"We still concentrated for the set-up on what we need for the race with high fuel and all that. We were not at the optimum for qualifying, but I was still expecting better than that."

In contrast, his teammate Nick Heidfeld was pleased to make it into the top 10, although he blamed Toyota's Ralf Schumacher for slowing him down.

"I am happy to be in the top ten, as the lap times are quite close," the German commented. "I think it would have been difficult to beat the other cars in front of us, and even though I lost some time with Ralf in front, honestly I don't think it would have changed anything regarding my position.

"The set up was fine on one lap, and I hope we can see the same tomorrow over a race distance. The balance of the car changed, and it was quite different for all three outings."