Jacques Villeneuve says he is open to more appearances on Sky Sports in 2025.

The former Formula 1 racer was popular among viewers when he appeared as a guest pundit at the Canadian Grand Prix in June. Known for his blunt analysis, Villeneuve in particular did not hold back on Daniel Ricciardo which sparked a public war of words between them that went on for several days.

Villeneuve was brought back again a few months later for the Singapore Grand Prix, where he labelled McLaren "pathetic" over their controversial 'Papaya Rules' which dictated how drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri should race against one another.

An English and French speaker, the 1997 F1 drivers' champion is no stranger to punditry work having appeared many times for France's Canal+ and Sky's Italian broadcasts. And, speaking to Mirror Sport, via SportsCasting, he said he would love to appear again in front of the English-language audience.

He said: "I've been having fun doing TV for over 10 years with Canal Plus, I've worked with Sky Italia and in 2024 I worked with Sky UK. I had an absolute blast! It was so fun, it was a big group but a really good group.

"I was surprised by how open the conversations were. Whether you agreed or disagreed in conversations, it got you thinking. Concerning next year, of course I would be happy to do more."

Sky Sports has yet to confirm its punditry line-up for the 2025 F1 season. One regular who will definitely be absent, though, is Damon Hill. The 1996 champion announced last month that he was leaving the broadcaster after more than a decade as a rotating guest.
Damon Hill is leaving the Sky Sports F1 punditry team (
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Hill wrote on social media: "It's been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 but all good things come to an end. I will miss the most impressive bunch of professionals it has ever been my pleasure to have worked with. Looking forward to new challenges."

Mirror Sport understands that Hill's sudden announcement was no surprise to Sky Sports chiefs. The former racer had been in discussions with the broadcaster for some time over his future, until the decision was reached to part ways.

Sky's director of F1 Billy McGinty said: "We thank Damon Hill for 13 incredible years with the Sky Sports F1 team, where he has been an integral part of our coverage, bringing unparalleled insight, expertise, and passion to our broadcasts. His unique perspective, shaped by his own legendary racing career, has entertained and excited fans worldwide. We wish him all the best in his next chapter."

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