Jacques Villeneuve expects to put his difficult 2005 full-time return to F1 behind him this year.The French Canadian hinted that the problem last season was not personal, but simply due to the Sauber C24 racer."Last year, I knew almost immediately that it would be a difficult season," Villeneuve told Radio Canada this week.With the newly BMW-owned and powered F1.06, however, Villeneuve sees the imminent season - to kick off in Bahrain in just over a month - turning out differently.He says his previous problems with the Sauber have 'disappeared' ahead of 2006."With this car," Villeneuve reported, "I can brake where I want and still make the apex. The difference is just enormous."He told Radio Canada that if he is up to speed in 2006, he would be available to race for the team again in 2007."I am having fun with my driving again and enjoying going to the limit," Villeneuve added.The former Champion is a renowned opponent of driver aids such as traction control, so the advent of V8s - and therefore less power - has made F1 less reliant on electronics."This is a positive development for me," he confirmed. "I think 2006 could be a great year. I would like to pay back the confidence BMW has put in me."
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