JANUARY 20, 2001
BAR still set for Barcelona test despite Villeneuve crash
Villeneuve, who was driving the BAR 003 car, hit a tire barrier but was unhurt. His crash was blamed on rear suspension failure and reports suggested the Brackley-based team would cancel the Barcelona test.
A team spokesperson said that BAR's official test driver Darren Manning will test from January 25-27 as drivers Villeneuve and Olivier Panis attend the team's launch in London on January 26.
"BAR have not postponed their schedule and the testing will go ahead next week," a spokesperson said. "Villeneuve and Panis will not be testing next week though due to our launch on the 26th. Darren Manning will test in his place."