Javier Villa has refused to deny speculation linking him with a race seat at HRT.<\/p>\n
With the team’s new owner Thesan Capital vowing to strengthen Hispania’s credentials as a truly Spanish outfit, former GP2 driver Villa was immediately linked with becoming HRT’s first Spanish racer.<\/p>\n
Sports daily AS reports that the “first contact” between the team and World Touring Car driver Villa, 23, took place this week in Madrid.<\/p>\n
The newspaper said “both parties” denied it is true.<\/p>\n
But Villa commented: “I’d love to be the first Spanish driver with Hispania.\u00a0 F1 is F1 and it’s obvious every driver wants to go there.<\/p>\n
“I want to see how the project is consolidated, but I am sure it will be serious and strong.”<\/p>\n
At the same time, the rumours were played down on Villa’s World Touring Car series Twitter account: “With regards to the news published today, I must say we are very happy with our current program with the WTCC BMW.<\/p>\n
“Obviously I’d love to be the first Spanish driver at Hispania, but it’s too soon to say what could happen.”<\/p>\n
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