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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gilles_VilleneuveGilles Villeneuve - Wikipedia

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   Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve (French: [ʒil vil.nœv]; 18 January 1950 – 8 May 1982) was a Canadian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1977 to 1982. Villeneuve was runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1979 with Ferrari.

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   Jul 20, 2022 · Villeneuve died in a 140 mph (230 km/h) crash caused by a collision with the March car driven by Jochen Mass during qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder.

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4. www.formula1.com › en › latest5 reasons F1 fans are still in awe of the legendary Gilles ...

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   Jan 18, 2021 · Learn why the late French-Canadian driver, who only won six races in F1, is still remembered for his extrovert style, car control and Enzo Ferrari's affection. Read stories, quotes and tributes from his team-mates, rivals and admirers.

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6. www.topgear.com › car-news › motorsportWhy Gilles Villeneuve was the greatest F1 driver of them all

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   May 8, 2017 · A tribute to the Canadian legend who died 35 years ago, celebrating his courage, speed and style. Learn how he rose from snowmobile racing to Ferrari stardom, and his famous battles with Hunt, Arnoux and Scheckter.

7. www.motorsport.com › f1 › newsThe inside story of Villeneuve's final F1 weekend

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   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

8. www.skysports.com › f1 › newsGilles Villeneuve remembered in new family interview on 40th ...

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   May 6, 2022 · The wife and children of the late Ferrari F1 star share their memories of his life and legacy in a new documentary. The film will also explore the controversial 'Villeneuve Pironi' incident at Imola in 1982.

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   Who is Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve?

   • 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.

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   When did Gilles Villeneuve die?

   • 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. Saturday May 8th, 1982.

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   How did Gilles Villeneuve become famous?

   • Gilles was a hard racer, but very fair and he drove some fantastic races in uncompetitive cars. Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Gilles Villeneuve achieved great fame with Ferrari through his magnanimity and daring. He taught us to appreciate the forces that mechanical parts have to withstand when a driver finds himself facing the unforeseen.

   'Pure speed. Pure talent': Stories of Gilles Villeneuve by his racing

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   Was Gilles Villeneuve a good driver?

   • ‘No René’, he said, ‘I tried, but it is not possible.’ He’d decided it could be done, so he tried it. And that was Gilles Villeneuve, my good friend, and such a fast driver. Gordon Murray, Brabham design genius Gilles never drove for me but, watching him race, I think he personified that era of the sport.

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   Did Gilles Villeneuve ever give up his hopes?

   • Saturday May 8th, 1982. Just a few minutes remained of the final qualifying session for the following day’s Belgian GP, and for those drivers hoping to improve their grid positions, it was now or never. Gilles Villeneuve never, ever gave up such hopes.

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   Who is Jacques Villeneuve?

   • At the time of his death, Villeneuve was extremely popular with fans and has since become an iconic figure in the history of the sport. His son, Jacques Villeneuve, became Formula One World Champion in 1997, to date the only Canadian to win the Formula One World Championship.

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10. www.motorsportmagazine.com › archive › article'Pure speed. Pure talent': Stories of Gilles Villeneuve by ...

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    Jul 7, 2014 · Gilles Villeneuve achieved great fame with Ferrari through his magnanimity and daring. He taught us to appreciate the forces that mechanical parts have to withstand when a driver finds himself facing the unforeseen.