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    1982-05-08

    1950-01-1876 years, 9 months, and 20 days old

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    Place of birth:

    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

    Adult:

    No

    Gender:

    Male

    Biography

    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.

    Images Gallery

    Best Credits: 10

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    1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self
    3.8
    1981-12-31
    0.6989
    Villeneuve Pironi
    Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
    6.4
    2022-11-12
    0.7676
    Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
    Self (Archive footage)
    6
    2017-10-05
    1.2423
    Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
    Self (Archive footage)
    7
    2020-06-26
    0.4604
    1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Himself
    0
    1979-09-08
    0.2671
    Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
    0
    2004-01-01
    0.5277
    Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
    0
    2004-01-01
    0.4814
    Snowmotion: The Art of Sledding
    Self
    0
    1992-10-15
    0.4316
    Doc humanité
    Self (Archive footage)
    0
    2018-10-13
    3.9368
    Echoes of The Past
    Self (archive footage)
    0
    2012-06-08
    1.8312
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