Villeneuve to sit out Hungaroring

14 April 2012

Jacques Villeneuve will not race for BMW-Sauber at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, with test driver Robert Kubica replacing him.

Former world champion Villeneuve crashed twice last weekend at Hockenheim, effectively eliminating team-mate Nick Heidfeld on the first lap before hitting the wall mid-race.

The team have promoted Kubica to the race squad as a result.

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