Acting
Gilles Villeneuve
1950-1982
Known for Villeneuve Pironi, Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse, 1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review.
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Born01/18/1950
Died05/08/1982
AgeDied at 32
BirthplaceSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
DepartmentActing
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.