Last I checked, Briatore isn't a patient man. IMO, Alonso has more talent than JV to begin with, so I can see JV get real bitter if he doesn't score higher than FA in at least one of the last races.
A bitter Villeneuve is not a good Villeneuve.
And yes, $15 million isn't a huge amount in F1 money, but if you're paying it out to somebody that doesn't produce and has a bad attitude, even Ferrari would send you packing.
-J
