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The Observer

Jacques Villeneuve appears genuinely happy this season, settling into family life and driving on a par with teammate Nick Heidfeld. Will that be enough to secure him another season in Formula One?

It all looks so serene from the in-car camera. Red and white kerbs flicker in and out of shot, the driver's white-gloved hands never leaving the wheel as they calmly make small, precise steering inputs. The smooth, grey track is a constant, soothing blur as walls, trees and catchfencing flash past against a steady blue-sky backdrop.

Then, bang. We are reminded that this sport is violent, that TV pictures are totally deceptive. This guy isn't cruising, he's on the edge of control - and now he has stepped over the line.

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