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Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve (French pronunciation: [ʒil vil.nœv]) (January 18, 1950 – May 8, 1982) was a Canadian racing driver who spent six years in Formula One racing for Scuderia Ferrari, winning six Grands Prix and earning widespread acclaim for his performances.
Apr 25, 1982 · Gilles Villeneuve died violently at the wheel of a Ferrari. It was the end of the final practice session, and he was going for it. He was on his last set of qualifying tyres, and came upon a ...
Jan 18, 2021 · Had things panned out differently, January 18, 2021 would have marked the 71st birthday of Gilles Villeneuve. The French-Canadian driver only competed in six seasons of Formula 1, and won just six times – and yet his extrovert driving style and never-surrender attitude mean he is still sorely missed by F1 fans today.
May 8, 2021 · Thirty nine years have passed since Gilles Villeneuve lost his life at Zolder. We tell the story of the final weekend and the events that led up to it. Adam Cooper May 8, 2021, 8:08 AM
May 8, 2022 · Forty years ago today, Gilles Villeneuve lost his life after colliding with Jochen Mass during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. The story of his Ferrari team’s tumultuous 1982...
He was only in Formula One for just over four short seasons and never won the title, but the legend of Gilles Villeneuve still burns as brightly as ever. On what would have been the late Canadian’s 67th birthday, we remember his fairy-tale first F1 victory...
Gilles Villeneuve was an F1 sporting personality who became a legend in his own lifetime - driving for McLaren in 1977.
Biography and F1 career details of Gilles Villeneuve, the beloved Ferrari driver who was killed at Zolder in 1982.
Dec 18, 2006 · Early in his life, Villeneuve showed a passion for cars and a fearless nature. He first showed his penchant for speed by guiding motorized sleds at breakneck speeds, winning the North American championship in 1971, the Québec crown in 1972 and the Canadian title in 1973.
Aug 10, 2023 · Among these names is a special place reserved for the most successful Canadian driver in history – Gilles Villeneuve. Renowned as one of the most exceptional racers in history for his unmatched speed, Gilles Villeneuve was characterized by his all-in approach.
