Gilles Villeneuve
Nationality	Canadian
Formula One World Championship career
Active years	1977–1982
Teams	McLaren, Ferrari
Races	68 (67 starts)[1]
Championships	0 (2nd in 1979)
Wins	6
Podium finishes	14
Career points	101 (107)[2]
Pole positions	2
Fastest laps	8
First race	1977 British Grand Prix
First win	1978 Canadian Grand Prix
Last win	1981 Spanish Grand Prix
Last race	1982 Belgian Grand Prix

Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve (Gilles Villeneuve pronounced [ʒil vilnœv]) (January 18, 1950 – May 8, 1982) was a Canadian Formula One racing driver. An enthusiast of cars and fast driving from an early age, he started his professional career in snowmobile racing in his native province of Quebec. He moved into single seaters — winning the US and Canadian Formula Atlantic championships in 1976 before being offered a one-off drive with McLaren at the 1977 British Grand Prix. He was taken on by reigning world champions Ferrari for the end of the season — in only his fifth season racing cars — and from 1978 to his death in 1982 drove for the Italian team. He won six Grand Prix races in a short career at the highest level. In 1979 he finished second by four points in the championship to teammate Jody Scheckter. Image File history File links Villeneuve_Monza_1981. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The 1977 Formula One season was the 28th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... The 1982 Formula One season was the 33th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Formula One World Drivers Championship (WDC) is awarded by the Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) to the most successful Formula One race car driver over a season, as determined by a points system based on Grand Prix results. ... The 1979 Formula One season was the 30th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... In motorsport the quickest lap during the whole race is called the Fatest Lap. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 16, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: James Hunt 119. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on October 8, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 138. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on June 21, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 117. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 9, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 120. ... Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park, note the mixture of exhaust and snowdust in the air (NPS Photo) A 1997 Arctic Cat ZR 580 EFI Snowmobile A snowmobile (in the Canadian north and Alaska is known as a snowmachine) is a land vehicle propelled by one rubber track with... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... The Toyota Atlantic Championship is an auto racing series with races throughout North America. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 16, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: James Hunt 119. ... Jody David Scheckter (born January 29, 1950) is a former auto racing driver, the 1979 Formula One World Drivers Champion. ...

Villeneuve died in a 140 mph (225 kmh) crash with the March of Jochen Mass during practice for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder (see more below). The accident came less than two weeks after an intense argument with his team-mate, Didier Pironi, over Pironi's move to pass Villeneuve at Imola despite team orders to remain in the same position until the end of the race. At the time of his death, Villeneuve was extremely popular with fans and with many journalists, on whom his death had a profound effect. Since 1982 he has become an iconic figure in the history of the sport, renowned for his car control, aggressive driving style, and a 'never give up' attitude. His son, Jacques Villeneuve, became Formula One world champion in 1997. March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Jochen Mass, born September 30, 1946 was a Formula One driver from Germany. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 9, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 120. ... The Circuit Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlaemen, is an undulating 3. ... Didier Pironi (March 26, 1952 - August 23, 1987) was a Formula One driver from France. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One San Marino Grand Prix held at Imola on April 25, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Didier Pironi 135. ... Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve [IPA: Ê’ak vilnɶv] (born April 9, 1971) is a Canadian automobile racing driver, and winner of Formula One (1997) and Champ Car (1995) championships and the Indianapolis 500, one of only three drivers to accomplish all three feats (the others being Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario...

Personal and early life

Villeneuve was born in Richelieu, a small town in the French-speaking province of Quebec in Canada and grew up in the nearby town of Berthierville.^[3] He married Joann Barthe in 1970, with whom he had two children, Jacques and Melanie.^[4] During his early career Villeneuve took his family on the road with him in a motorhome during the racing season, a habit which he continued to some extent during his Formula One career.^[5] He often claimed to have been born in 1952. By the time he got his break in Formula One, he was already 27 years old and took two years off his age to avoid being considered too old to make it at the highest level of motorsports.^[6] Richelieu is a city of the province of Québec, Canada. ... French (français, langue française) is one of the most important Romance languages, outnumbered in speakers only by Spanish and Portuguese. ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... Berthierville Ville (city) near Trois_Rivières, Québec. ...

Like certain other great drivers, including Clark and Senna, Villeneuve was a curious mixture of seemingly disparate personality types. Lauda wrote of him, "He was the craziest devil I ever came across in Formula 1... The fact that, for all this, he was a sensitive and lovable character rather than an out-and-out hell-raiser made him such a unique human being". Flying, snowmobiling or driving, he was a risk-taker of classic proportions. Yet his fellow drivers said that on the track he was scrupulously fair and did not put anyone's safety other than his own in jeopardy and those who worked with him usually referred to him as introverted. This combination of traits made him exceptionally popular not only with fans but with teammates and opponents as well. Introvert is a rock band from Miami, Florida. ...

His younger brother Jacques, known as "uncle Jacques", also had a successful racing career in Formula Atlantic, Can Am and CART. Gilles' son, also named Jacques, won the Indianapolis 500 and CART championships in 1995 and became Formula One World Champion in 1997. Jacques Villeneuve is the brother of Gilles Villeneuve, and uncle to Jacques Villeneuve (former F1 world champion). ... Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve [IPA: ʒak vilnɶv] (born April 9, 1971) is a Canadian automobile racing driver, and winner of Formula One (1997) and Champ Car (1995) championships and the Indianapolis 500, one of only three drivers to accomplish all three feats (the others being Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario... “Indy 500” redirects here. ... “CART” redirects here. ...

Racing career

Pre-Formula One

Villeneuve started competitive driving in local drag-racing events, entering his road car, a modified 1967 Ford Mustang. He was soon bored by this^[7] and entered the Jim Russell Racing School at Le Circuit Mont Tremblant to gain a racing license. He then had a very successful season in Quebec regional Formula Ford, running his own two year old car and winning seven of the ten races he entered.^[8] The next year he progressed to Formula Atlantic, competing there for four years, running his own car again for one of those seasons. He won his first Atlantic race in 1975 at Gimli Motosport Park in heavy rain. In 1976, teamed with Chris Harrison's Ecurie Canada and factory March race engineer Ray Wardell, he dominated the season by winning all but one of the races and taking the US and Canadian titles. He won the Canadian championship again in 1977. The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. ... Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. ... The Toyota Atlantic Championship is an auto racing series with races throughout North America. ...

Money was very tight in Villeneuve's early career. He was a professional racing driver from his late teens, with no other income. In the first few years the bulk of his income actually came from snowmobile racing, where he was extremely successful and could demand appearance money as well as race money. His second season in Formula Atlantic was part-sponsored by his snowmobile manufacturer, Skiroule.^[9] He credited some of his success to his snowmobiling days: "Every winter, you would reckon on three or four big spills — and I'm talking about being thrown on to the ice at 100 mph. Those things used to slide a lot, which taught me a great deal about control. And the visibility was terrible! Unless you were leading, you could see nothing, with all the snow blowing about. Good for the reactions — and it stopped me having any worries about racing in the rain."^[10] A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park, note the mixture of exhaust and snowdust in the air (NPS Photo) A 1997 Arctic Cat ZR 580 EFI Snowmobile A snowmobile (in the Canadian north and Alaska is known as a snowmachine) is a land vehicle propelled by one rubber track with...

Formula One

After Villeneuve impressed McLaren driver James Hunt by beating him, and several other Grand Prix stars, in a non-championship Formula Atlantic race at Trois-Rivières, McLaren offered Villeneuve a deal for five races in a third car during 1977^[11] and the young Canadian made his debut at the 1977 British Grand Prix. Villeneuve qualified an impressive 9th in McLaren's old M23, splitting the regular drivers Hunt and Jochen Mass. Delayed for two laps by a faulty temperature gauge he ran competitively, setting fifth fastest lap and finishing 11th. Despite this the team decided not to opt for Villeneuve's services again. Then in August 1977, Villeneuve met with Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari was immediately reminded by Villeneuve of the legendary Tazio Nuvolari. The obvious interest shown by Ferrari towards Villeneuve prompted Niki Lauda to leave at that years Canadian Grand Prix, having already clinched his second championship. In the race, Gilles retired, after going off on another competitor's oil. He also raced in Japan, but also retired. On lap five of the race, Gilles tried to outbrake the Tyrrell P34 of Ronnie Peterson, but the pair banged wheels. Gilles' Ferrari went airborne and crashed down onto two spectators watching the race from a prohibited area. Both were killed.^[12] This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947 – 15 June 1993) was an English racing driver and Formula 1 world champion and subsequently a commentator and businessman. ... The Toyota Atlantic Championship is an auto racing series with races throughout North America. ... Location City Information Established: January 1, 2002 Area: 228. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 16, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: James Hunt 119. ... Emerson Fittipaldi in the McLaren M23 at the 1974 British Grand Prix The McLaren M23 was a Formula 1 car designed by Gordon Coppuck with input from John Barnard. ... Jochen Mass, born September 30, 1946 was a Formula One driver from Germany. ... Nuvolaris statue in front of PalaLottomatica in Rome. ... Andreas Nikolaus Niki Lauda (born February 22, 1949 in Vienna) is an Austrian aviator, entrepreneur, former Formula One (F1) racing driver and three-time F1 World Champion. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Mosport Park on October 9, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 113. ... Tyrrell P34 The Tyrrell P34 (Project 34) otherwise known as the six-wheeler, was a Formula One race car designed by Derek Gardner, Tyrrells chief designer, as a response to new regulations due to come into force in 1976. ... Bengt Ronnie Peterson, (IPA: , February 14, 1944 - September 11, 1978) was a Swedish racing driver. ...

After making his debut for Ferrari, he would later remark that: "If someone said to me that you can have three wishes, my first would have been to get into racing, my second to be in Formula 1, my third to drive for Ferrari..."^[13]

The 1978 season saw a succession of retirements for Villeneuve, often after problems with the new Michelin radial tyres, but also due to his own inexperience — this was his fifth season of car racing. Despite calls in the Italian press for him to be replaced, Ferrari persisted with him and Villeneuve scored his first Grand Prix victory at his home race at the end of the season in front of an ecstatic crowd. The 1978 Formula One season was the 29th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... Michelin (full name: Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin) (Euronext: ML) based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France, is primarily a tyre manufacturer. ... A radial tire (more properly, a radial-ply tire) is a particular design of automotive tire (in British English, tyre). ...

Villeneuve was joined by Jody Scheckter for 1979 after Carlos Reutemann moved to Lotus. The pair finished first and second in the championship, with Scheckter beating Villeneuve by just four points. Villeneuve won three races during the year. The 1980 season was a complete disaster. Villeneuve had been considered favourite for the drivers championship by UK bookmakers,^[14] but would only score six points in the whole campaign in the unwieldy 312T5 which had only partial ground effects. His world champion team-mate could manage only two points and retired at the end of the season. Jody David Scheckter (born January 29, 1950) is a former auto racing driver, the 1979 Formula One World Drivers Champion. ... Carlos Reutemann in 1980, near the end of his racing career Carlos Alberto Reutemann (b. ... Team Lotus was one of Formula 1s most successful teams. ... The 1980 Formula One season was the 31st FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... Ground Effect is an aerodynamic effect used in car design, which has been exploited to create downforce, particularly in racing cars. ...

In 1981 Ferrari's first turbo engined car, the 126C1, was hardly an improvement. Although it produced tremendous power its handling was poor. Villeneuve, partnered by Didier Pironi, won two races against the odds during the season, at Monaco and in Spain. Pironi noted that at Ferrari, Villeneuve "had a little family there. But he made me welcome and made me feel at home overnight ... [He] treated me as an equal in every way."^[15] For 1982 Villeneuve's first few races were very promising. The new 126/C2 car was fast and reliable and he was seen as favourite for the world championship by fans and the press alike. He led in Brazil before spinning into retirement and finished third at Long Beach, although he was later disqualified for a technical infringement. At Imola he was overtaken by his team-mate near the finish, while leading. Gilles Villeneuve died in an horrific accident in qualifying for the next race at Zolder, attempting to beat his teammate Pironi's faster qualifying time. The Ferrari 126C was Ferraris first attempt at a turbo engined Formula 1 car. ... Long Beach is the name of several places: Long Beach, British Columbia, Canada Long Beach, California, United States of America Long Beach, Mississippi, United States of America Long Beach, New York, United States of America Long Beach, Washington, United States of America Long Beach Township, New Jersey, United States of...

Notable races

In the 1979 French Grand Prix Villeneuve and René Arnoux had a memorable duel for second place.

Dijon 1979: Remembered for his frenetic style which seemed more like that of a rally driver, Villeneuve's wheel-banging duel with René Arnoux in the last laps of the 1979 French Grand Prix at the Dijon circuit, when he stubbornly refused to accept his 312T4 was slower than Arnoux's faster Renault was one of the most intense moments in Formula One racing.^[16] Arnoux passed Villeneuve for second place with three laps to go, but Villeneuve re-passed him on the next lap. On the final lap Arnoux attempted to pass Villeneuve again, and the pair ran side-by-side through the first several corners of the lap, making contact several times. Arnoux took the position, but Villeneuve attempted an outside pass one corner later. The cars bumped hard, and Villeneuve slid wide. Villeneuve then tried an inside pass at a hairpin turn and managed to make it stick. He then held off Arnoux for the last half of the lap to secure 2nd place.^[17] Villeneuve commented afterwards, "I tell you, that was really fun! I thought for sure we were going to get on our heads, you know, because when you start interlocking wheels it's very easy for one car to climb over another."^[18] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 182 KB)Source: Inet. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 182 KB)Source: Inet. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Dijon on July 1, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 19. ... René Arnoux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Dijon on July 1, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 19. ... René Arnoux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Dijon on July 1, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 19. ... Dijon ( , IPA: ) is a city in eastern France, the préfecture (administrative capital) of the Côte-dOr département and of the Bourgogne région. ... The Ferrari 312T was a successful F1 design, based on the Ferrari 312B3 from 1974. ... Renault F1 is the Renault companys Formula One racing team. ...

Zandvoort 1979: Remembered for Villeneuve's determination, as a slow puncture collapsed his left rear tyre and put him off the track. He returned to the circuit and continued back to the pits on three wheels, with sparks flying from under the car and the punctured tyre flapping loose behind it. The deflated tyre soon tore the wheel away from the suspension. On his return to the pits Villeneuve insisted that the team replace the missing wheel, and had to be persuaded that the car was beyond repair.^[19][20] Results from the 1979 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 26, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 119. ...

Watkins Glen 1979: During the extremely wet Friday practice session for this race, Villeneuve set a time variously reported to be either 9 or 11 seconds faster than any other driver. His team-mate Jody Scheckter, who was second fastest, recalled that "I scared myself rigid that day. I thought I had to be quickest. Then I saw Gilles's time and — I still don't really understand how it was possible. Eleven seconds!"^[21] The 1979 United States Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on 7 October 1979 at Watkins Glen. ...

Jarama 1981: Perhaps Villeneuve's greatest achievements came in 1981 at Jarama, where he wrestled an unwieldy turbo Ferrari 126C1 to victory in a classic display of defensive driving at the 1981 Spanish Grand Prix, keeping 5 quicker cars behind him using his tactical acumen and the superior straightline speed of his car. After an hour and 46 minutes of racing, Villeneuve led second-placed Jacques Laffite by only 0.22 seconds. Fifth-placed Elio de Angelis was only just over a second further back.^[22] Harvey Postlethwaite, designer of the 126C1, later commented, "That car...had literally one quarter of the downforce that, say Williams or Brabham had. It had a power advantage over the Cosworths for sure, but it also had massive throttle lag at that time. In terms of sheer ability I think Gilles was on a different plane to the other drivers. To win those races, the 1981 GPs at Monaco and Jarama — on tight circuits — was quite out of this world. I know how bad that car was."^[23] Results from the 1981 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on June 21, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 117. ... Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello and Modena, Italy. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on June 21, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 117. ... Jacques-Henri Laffite (born November 21, 1943) is a French former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986. ... Elio de Angelis (26 March 1958 – 15 May 1986) was a racing driver who participated in Formula One between 1979 and 1986, racing for the Shadow, Lotus and Brabham teams. ...

Montreal 1981: Another example of Villeneuve's battling spirit was this drive in torrential rain. After severely damaging the front wing of his Ferrari, Villeneuve drove for most of the race with the wing obscuring his view ahead. There was a risk of being black flagged, but eventually the wing became detached and Villeneuve drove on to finish third with the nose section of his car missing. Results from the 1981 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on September 27, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 149. ...

Argument with Pironi

Villeneuve went into 1982 a clear favourite for the crown. He was widely regarded as the best Formula One driver in the field, and Ferrari, with new designer Harvey Postlethwaite, produced an excellent design. After glimpses of promise in the opening races, Villeneuve was back at the front for the San Marino Grand Prix, (which was boycotted by some teams due to the FISA-FOCA war) and it was agreed that Villeneuve and his team-mate Didier Pironi would not contest for the lead past the first corner. However Pironi disobeyed this agreement and passed him as they were coasting to save fuel in the final stages of the race. After repassing Didier on a few occasions, under the impression that Didier was merely entertaining the crowds, Gilles once again slowed their pace down to ensure they reached the finish line. Against his expectations, Didier then repassed Gilles on the last place of the last lap where a pass would be possible. He had been duped. Feeling betrayed and angry, Villeneuve vowed never to speak to Pironi again.^[24] Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello and Modena, Italy. ... Dr Harvey Postlethwaite (March 4, 1944 - April 15, 1999) was an engineer and Technical Director of several Formula One teams during the 1980s and 1990s. ... The San Marino Grand Prix was a Formula One championship race which had been run at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in the town of Imola, near the Apennine mountains in Italy, since 1981. ... The FISA-FOCA war was a political battle contested throughout the early 1980s by the two representative organizations in Formula One motor racing. ... Didier Pironi (March 26, 1952 - August 23, 1987) was a Formula One driver from France. ...

Death

On May 8, 1982, after failing to beat Pironi's time on his first qualifying lap for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder by only 0.1s, Villeneuve decided to try one final time to take pole position. Using a set of scrubbed qualifying tyres, by now past their best, Villeneuve was well into his flying lap when he came up behind Jochen Mass's March 821, who was driving sedately towards the pits having completed his own qualifying attempt. Mass began to cede the racing line to Villeneuve, moving to the right, but Gilles had already committed to passing the March on that side, possibly due to steering problems which had afflicted his car during practice.^[25] The front left wheel of Villeneuve's car came into contact with the right rear wheel of Mass' car, launching the Ferrari into the air. The car partially flipped, before nose-diving into the soft earthen embankment just outside the armco and then somersaulting along the side of the track. The violence of the accident reduced the car to its cockpit, and ripped Villeneuve's seat from the back of the monocoque. Villeneuve, without his helmet, was thrown across the track and into the catch fencing just outside the corner. May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 9, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 120. ... Jochen Mass, born September 30, 1946 was a Formula One driver from Germany. ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Monocoque (French for single shell) is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ...

Derek Warwick, the first driver to pass the destroyed Ferrari, pulled up a short way along the track and hurried back to assist Villeneuve. Aided by fellow driver John Watson, the pair extricated Villeneuve's body from the fencing and laid him on the ground. By the time the medical team arrived Villeneuve was not breathing. Villeneuve was resuscitated at the scene, but his injuries were fatal. He died in a local hospital that evening, his fatal injuries were likely caused by the force of his car landing for the first time after the initial impact.^[26] If his death was not greeted with great shock and surprise (everyone knew his style), that was more than offset by the profound sadness it produced. Even René Arnoux, his adversary in the Dijon epic, confessed that he cried after discovering that Gilles had died. Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick (born Alresford, Hampshire, England, 27 August 1954) was an English racing driver. ... John Marshall Wattie Watson MBE (born May 4, 1946, Belfast) is a British former racing driver from Northern Ireland. ... René Arnoux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Legacy

Villeneuve had already become an iconic figure before his death. His determination to win was obvious from outside the cockpit in the frequent oversteer and wheel-banging with his competitors. This endeared him to the crowd, and combined with his unusually open and honest approach, to many of the press as well. After the tragic death of Ronnie Peterson, Villeneuve was seen as his natural successor as the fastest natural driver on the grid. Bengt Ronnie Peterson, (IPA: , February 14, 1944 - September 11, 1978) was a Swedish racing driver. ...

At the funeral in Berthierville, former team-mate, Jody Scheckter, delivered a simple eulogy: “I will miss Gilles for two reasons. First, he was the fastest driver in the history of motor racing. Second, he was the most genuine man I have ever known. But he has not gone. The memory of what he has done, what he achieved, will always be there.”

Villeneuve's spectacular driving is still considered an art form among Formula One fans. He is still remembered at Grand Prix races, especially those in Italy. There is a bronze bust of him at the entrance to the Ferrari test track; a challenging corner (now chicane) at the Imola Track, site of the San Marino Grand Prix, is named Curva Gilles Villeneuve after he had a spectacular crash there; a Canadian flag is painted on the spot where he started his last race. At Zolder, the corner where Gilles died has been turned into a chicane, and named after him.^[27]

Stamp issued by Canada Post in Gilles Villeneuve's honor.

The racetrack on Île Notre-Dame, Montreal, used for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix and Champ Car Grand Prix of Montreal, was renamed in his honour at the Canadian Grand Prix of 1982 after his death. His homeland has continued to honor him. In Berthierville, a museum was opened in 1992 and a lifelike statue stands in a nearby park named in his honour. Villeneuve was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame at their inaugural induction ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, August 19, 1993. In June 1997, Canada issued a postage stamp in honor of its favorite racing son. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (in unity, prosperity) Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... The Canadian Grand Prix (known in its native French as the Grand Prix du Canada) is a Formula One auto race held in Canada since 1967. ... “CART” redirects here. ... The Grand Prix of Montreal is an annual Champ Car race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal held in August since 2002. ... The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 by Lee Abrahamson and Gary Magwood to fill a need in the Canadian motorsport community. ... Four Seasons The Four Seasons Hotel TSX: FSH.SV NYSE: FS chain consists of many hotels and resorts aimed at the top of the hotel market, as well as the wealthy. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... This is a list of notables on stamps of Canada. ...

There is still a huge demand for Villeneuve memorabilia at the race-track shops, and several books have been written about him. The number 27, the number of his Ferrari for several years, is still closely associated with him by fans. Jean Alesi, whose aggression and speed in the wet were compared to Villeneuve's,^{[citation needed]} also used the number at Ferrari and Gilles' son, Jacques, raced under 27 during his IndyCar career.^{[citation needed]} A film based on the biography by Gerald Donaldson was announced in 2005, intended for release in 2007.^[28] Jean Alesi, (born Giovanni Alesi June 11, 1964) is a French racing driver of both French and Sicilian origins. ... Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve [IPA: ʒak vilnɶv] (born April 9, 1971) is a Canadian automobile racing driver, and winner of Formula One (1997) and Champ Car (1995) championships and the Indianapolis 500, one of only three drivers to accomplish all three feats (the others being Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario... “CART” redirects here. ...

As well as this, in episode 21 of the anime Capeta, the creator paid tribute to Villeneuve by showing his Ferrari 126C2 with his number and explaining why ground effect was outlawed with a picture reference similar to his fatal accident.^[29] The Japanese scale model company Studio 27 is named in honor of him.^[30] Capeta ) is a sport anime about cart racing. ... The Ferrari 126C was Ferraris first attempt at a turbo engined Formula 1 car. ... The term Ground effect (or Wing In Ground effect) refers to the increase in lift experienced by an aircraft as it approaches within roughly 1/4 of a wingspans length of the ground or other level surface (such as the sea). ...

Helmet

Villeneuve's helmet carried a stylised 'V' in red on either side — an effect he devised with his wife Joann. The base colour was black.^[31] His son, Jacques, uses the same basic design, but like his contemporary, Christian Fittipaldi, he has changed the colours. British driver Perry McCarthy also used this design and color scheme on his helmet, but with the design in reverse.^{[citation needed]} Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve [IPA: Ê’ak vilnɶv] (born April 9, 1971) is a Canadian automobile racing driver, and winner of Formula One (1997) and Champ Car (1995) championships and the Indianapolis 500, one of only three drivers to accomplish all three feats (the others being Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario... Christian Fittipaldi Christian Fittipaldi (born January 18, 1971, São Paulo, Brazil) is the son of former Grand Prix driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi, and the nephew of two-time Formula One and Indianapolis 500 Champion Emerson Fittipaldi. ... Perry McCarthy (born March 3, 1961) is a professional racing driver. ...

Complete Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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Results from the 1977 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix held at Argentina on January 9, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: James Hunt 151. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Interlagos on January 23, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: James Hunt 234. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on March 5, 1977. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on April 3, 1977. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on May 8, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jacques Laffite 120. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 22, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jody Scheckter 131. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on June 5, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gunnar Nilsson 127. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Swedish Grand Prix held at the Scandinavian Raceway on June 19, 1977. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Dijon on 3 June 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 113. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 16, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: James Hunt 119. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on July 31, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 155. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 14, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 140. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 28, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 119. ... Results from the 1977 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 11, 1977 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 139. ... 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A flat-12 is an internal combustion engine in flat configuration, having 12 cylinders. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix held at Argentina on January 15, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 149. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Jacarepagua on January 29, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann 143. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ferrari 312T was a successful F1 design, based on the Ferrari 312B3 from 1974. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A flat-12 is an internal combustion engine in flat configuration, having 12 cylinders. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on March 4, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 117. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on April 2, 1978. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 7, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 128. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 21, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson 123. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on June 4, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 120. ... The 1978 Formula One Swedish Grand Prix held at the Scandinavian Raceway on June 17, 1978. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Paul Ricard on July 2, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann 148. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Brands Hatch on July 16, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 118. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on July 30, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson 155. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 13, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson 143. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 27, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 119. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 10, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 138. ... Results from the 1978 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on October 8, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 138. ... The 1979 Formula One season was the 30th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ferrari 312T was a successful F1 design, based on the Ferrari 312B3 from 1974. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A flat-12 is an internal combustion engine in flat configuration, having 12 cylinders. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix held at Argentina on January 21, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jacques Laffite 146. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Interlagos on February 4, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jacques Laffite 228. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ferrari 312T was a successful F1 design, based on the Ferrari 312B3 from 1974. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A flat-12 is an internal combustion engine in flat configuration, having 12 cylinders. ... The 1979 South African Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on 3 March 1979 at Kyalami. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on April 8, 1979. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on April 29, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 116. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 13, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 123. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 27, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Patrick Depailler 128. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Dijon on July 1, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 19. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 14, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Clay Regazzoni 114. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on July 29, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 151. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 12, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 135. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 26, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 119. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 9, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Clay Regazzoni 135. ... Results from the 1979 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on September 30, 1979 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 131. ... The 1980 Formula One season was the 31st FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ferrari 312T was a successful F1 design, based on the Ferrari 312B3 from 1974. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A flat-12 is an internal combustion engine in flat configuration, having 12 cylinders. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix held at Argentina on January 13, 1980 Classification Notes Pole position: Alan Jones - 1:44. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Interlagos on January 27, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 227. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on March 1, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 113. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on March 30, 1980. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 4, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jacques Laffite 120. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 18, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann - 1:27. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Paul Ricard on June 29, 1980. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Brands Hatch on July 13, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Didier Pironi 112. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on August 10, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 148. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 17, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 132. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 31, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 119. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Imola on September 14, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 136. ... Results from the 1980 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on September 28, 1980 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Didier Pironi 128. ... This article recaps the 1981 Formula One season. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ferrari 126C was Ferraris first attempt at a turbo engined Formula 1 car. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on March 15, 1981. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Jacarepagua on March 29, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Marc Surer 154. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix held at Argentina on April 12, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nelson Piquet 145. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One San Marino Grand Prix held at Imola on May 3, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 148. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 17, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann 123. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 31, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 127. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on June 21, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 117. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Dijon on July 5, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alain Prost 19. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 18, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 115. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on August 2, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 152. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 16, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jacques Laffite 137. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 30, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 121. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 13, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann 137. ... Results from the 1981 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on September 27, 1981 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 149. ... The 1981 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on October 17, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... The 1982 Formula One season was the 33th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ferrari 126C was Ferraris first attempt at a turbo engined Formula 1 car. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on January 23, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alain Prost 18. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Jacarepagua on March 21, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alain Prost 137. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on April 4, 1982. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One San Marino Grand Prix held at Imola on April 25, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Didier Pironi 135. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 9, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: John Watson 120. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 23, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Riccardo Patrese 126. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One United States Grand Prix East held at Detroit on June 6, 1982. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 13, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Didier Pironi 128. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on July 3, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Derek Warwick 119. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Brands Hatch on July 18, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Brian Henton 113. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Paul Ricard on July 25, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Riccardo Patrese 140. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on August 8, 1982. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 15, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nelson Piquet 133. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Swiss Grand Prix held at Dijon-Prenois on August 29, 1982. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 12, 1982 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Rene Arnoux 133. ... Results from the 1982 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix held at Las Vegas on September 25, 1982. ...

Notes

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References

All Formula One race and championship results are taken from:

• Official Formula 1 website. Archive: Results for 1977 — 1982 seasons www.formula1.com Retrieved 18 July 2006

All Pre-Formula One race and championship results are taken from: is the 199th day of the year (200th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

• Donaldson, Gerald (1989, 2003) Gilles Villeneuve Virgin Books ISBN 0-7535-0747-1, Gilles Villeneuve race results p.310–315

External links

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Gilles Villeneuve

• Official Ferrari tribute site
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• CBC Digital Archives — Gilles Villeneuve: Racing at the speed of light
• The career of Gilles Villeneuve

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