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Jaques Villeneuve's 2006 BMW K1200R

writer: Tor Sagen

What's the favorite past time activity for a Formula 1 car racer? It can't be sitting in the paddock garage by the looks of it. BMW Sauber F1 driver Jaques Villeneueve took possession of his new BMW K1200R after the Monaco Grand Prix. Perhaps the second-generation Canadian racer would have won the race if he'd been allowed to race the 163-horsepower bike instead of his Formula 1 car? Maybe not. Villeneueve stated that he is very impressed by the sheer power and lightness of the bike.-MC

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