Player's Ltd. Racing
Press Release


Player's Ltd. Racing was informed today by Jacques Villeneuve's Agent
Craig Pollock that Jacques will compete in the Formula One World Driving
Championship in the 1996 season.

"While we will miss having Jacques as a member of our team," said Chris
de Minckwitz, Player's Ltd. Marketing Communications Manager, "Clearly
he and the entire Green racing organization have demonstrated a high
degree of racing professionalism and talent; we are proud to have made
what we believe is a contribution to the development of Canadian drivers
by providing a program which permits them to compete at the very highest
level of racing. We wish Jacques much success in 1996," Mr. de Minckwitz
added.

In advising Mr. Pollock of his decision, Jacques said, "this was one
of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make. I am honored to
have been associated with Player's Ltd., Barry Green and the entire
crew. They are a first class team and they gave me the opportunity
to gain valuable experience." He added that they had developed a
close friendship which, in his opinion, was rare in racing and he was
confident the team will have a successful future.

Driving for Player's Ltd./Team Green, Villeneuve has dominated the
1995 season so far, by capturing four races. His achievements include
becoming the only Canadian to win the Indy 500.

With only four IndyCar races remaining on the schedule, Jacques
currently leads the standings with 141 points. He was both the IndyCar
and Indy 500 Rookie of the Year in 1994.

"It is with mixed emotions that we have learned of Jacques decision,"
said team owner Barry Green. "Obviously, we are saddened to lose Jacques
as a member of our team but at the same time we are proud that we have
made a significant contribution to his development."

"Jacques is one of the most talented drivers I have ever worked with and
he will be a star in Formula One," concluded Green.

Villeneuve is racing at Mid-Ohio this weekend and his final Canadian
IndyCar appearance will be at the Molson Indy Vancouver during Labour
Day weekend.