Villeneuve won the title with Williams back in 1997

Villeneuve has recently revealed that he does not expect to be retained by BAR, and has had no other offers for a drive next year.

But he rejected out of hand newspaper reports that claimed he could be involved in a reality television style competition for the BAR seat.

"I had a shoot-out in 1997," said Villeneuve, referring to his world championship battle wit Michael Schumacher.

"A shoot-out is for new, up-and-coming drivers. I wouldn't do it, you wouldn't do it and Madonna wouldn't do it."

Villeneuve, who has 11 Grand Prix wins and an IndyCar title to his name, is also angry with boss David Richards' claim that he must change his attitude if he wants to partner Britain's Jenson Button in 2004.

It doesn't look too good but that doesn't mean it is finished Jacques Villeneuve

"I have never worked so hard in my life. If my attitude is a problem then there is no attitude change that could convince David," added the 32-year-old.

Villeneuve equalled his season's best result with sixth place in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, but he knows that will not influence the battle within the team over his future.

The Canadian revealed last weekend that Honda are pushing to have test driver Takuma Sato, who drove for Jordan last year, in the car.

"It is late and there is no good news so there is no reason to be optimistic," he said.

"I am working hard on it and I know a lot of people are working hard on it but there are people working hard against it.

"There is no decision that has been officially taken by the team. It doesn't look too good but that doesn't mean it is finished. But I don't think it is my hands right now."