Gilles Villeneuve
January 18, 1950 (75 years old) in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian Formula 1 driver, born on January 18, 1950, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. Known for his aggressive and spectacular driving style, he became one of the most charismatic drivers in motorsport history. He raced for Ferrari from 1977 to 1982, securing six victories and becoming an icon of the Italian team. He tragically passed away on May 8, 1982, in Zolder, Belgium, during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
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- 2022 ·Villeneuve Pironias Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
- 2020 ·Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesseas Self (Archive footage)
- 2018 ·Doc humanitéas Self (Archive footage)
- 2017 ·Le vrai Jacques Villeneuveas Self (Archive footage)
- 2012 ·Echoes of The Pastas Self (archive footage)
- 1981 ·1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Reviewas Self
- 1979 ·1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Reviewas Himself