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Jacques Villeneuve

Date of birth
1971-04-09
Age
55
Nationality
Canada

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The key moments in Renault's F1 history as it bids farewell

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The key moments in Renault's F1 history as it bids farewell

Norris’ struggles made Piastri complacent, Villeneuve suggests

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Norris’ struggles made Piastri complacent, Villeneuve suggests

Red Bull is “overprotecting” Tsunoda given how bad he’s been – Villeneuve

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Red Bull is “overprotecting” Tsunoda given how bad he’s been – Villeneuve

Why racing rules have simply got too much

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Why racing rules have simply got too much

Verstappen deserved heavy F1 penalty at Mexico GP as a "proper deterrent" – Brundle

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Verstappen deserved heavy F1 penalty at Mexico GP as a "proper deterrent" – Brundle

Villeneuve joins Button, Chadwick as Williams F1 ambassador

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Villeneuve joins Button, Chadwick as Williams F1 ambassador

Autosport writers' favourite cars from the 1990s

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Autosport writers' favourite cars from the 1990s

What could have been: When Villeneuve’s shock return thwarted an F1 rookie

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What could have been: When Villeneuve’s shock return thwarted an F1 rookie

Villeneuve: Verstappen wants Hamilton as next Red Bull F1 team-mate

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Villeneuve: Verstappen wants Hamilton as next Red Bull F1 team-mate

F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more

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F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more

“Surprised” Villeneuve family clears Leclerc to use tribute helmet

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“Surprised” Villeneuve family clears Leclerc to use tribute helmet

Vanwall drops F1 champion Villeneuve for Le Mans

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Vanwall drops F1 champion Villeneuve for Le Mans

Villeneuve "not worried" about getting on pace in Vanwall at Sebring

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Villeneuve "not worried" about getting on pace in Vanwall at Sebring

Villeneuve faces "tough" job in WEC, admits Vanwall Hypercar boss

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Villeneuve faces "tough" job in WEC, admits Vanwall Hypercar boss

Jacques Villeneuve to test Alpine F1 car at Monza

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Jacques Villeneuve to test Alpine F1 car at Monza

Friday favourite: The F1 champion who became a "perfect team-mate"

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Friday favourite: The F1 champion who became a "perfect team-mate"

Villeneuve: Making Daytona 500 grid only topped by F1 and Indy victories

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Villeneuve: Making Daytona 500 grid only topped by F1 and Indy victories

The F1 rebel who defied Schumacher and won Williams’ last title

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The F1 rebel who defied Schumacher and won Williams’ last title

Jacques Villeneuve set for NASCAR Daytona 500 entry

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Jacques Villeneuve set for NASCAR Daytona 500 entry

Top 10 Williams F1 drivers ranked: Mansell, Hill, Montoya and more

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Top 10 Williams F1 drivers ranked: Mansell, Hill, Montoya and more

Villeneuve scores maiden NASCAR Euro Series win in Italy

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Villeneuve scores maiden NASCAR Euro Series win in Italy

Nico Rosberg becoming "the new Jacques Villeneuve" - Max Verstappen

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Nico Rosberg becoming "the new Jacques Villeneuve" - Max Verstappen

Villeneuve criticised by Norris, Hamilton for young driver comments

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Villeneuve criticised by Norris, Hamilton for young driver comments

Villeneuve: Red Bull F1 should look past Kvyat if it replaces Gasly

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Villeneuve: Red Bull F1 should look past Kvyat if it replaces Gasly

Vettel move not “dirty” like Ricciardo’s in F1 Canada GP – Villeneuve

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Vettel move not “dirty” like Ricciardo’s in F1 Canada GP – Villeneuve

Villeneuve: Leclerc's promotion too soon for Ferrari F1 to handle

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Villeneuve: Leclerc's promotion too soon for Ferrari F1 to handle

Villeneuve calls Ocon an embarrassment after Verstappen clash

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Villeneuve calls Ocon an embarrassment after Verstappen clash

Alonso shows his Gilles Villeneuve spirit

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Alonso shows his Gilles Villeneuve spirit

Villeneuve: Hamilton may now be 'unbeatable' after Germany win

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Villeneuve: Hamilton may now be 'unbeatable' after Germany win

Jacques Villeneuve can't see F1 recovery for 'dead' Williams team

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Jacques Villeneuve can't see F1 recovery for 'dead' Williams team

Villeneuve: Raikkonen's penalty would have been less if he'd hit Bottas

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Villeneuve: Raikkonen's penalty would have been less if he'd hit Bottas

Formula 1: Villeneuve to drive father's 1978 Ferrari in Canada

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Formula 1: Villeneuve to drive father's 1978 Ferrari in Canada

Stroll no longer listening to Villeneuve F1 performance criticism

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Stroll no longer listening to Villeneuve F1 performance criticism

Gilles Villeneuve's first winning Ferrari Formula 1 car

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Gilles Villeneuve's first winning Ferrari Formula 1 car

Villeneuve: Stroll needs slower team-mate to improve in F1

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Villeneuve: Stroll needs slower team-mate to improve in F1

Bottas was 'embarrassing' in Brazilian Grand Prix - Villeneuve

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Bottas was 'embarrassing' in Brazilian Grand Prix - Villeneuve

Vettel woke 'sleeping' F1 rival Hamilton up - Jacques Villeneuve

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Vettel woke 'sleeping' F1 rival Hamilton up - Jacques Villeneuve

Honda will only harm Toro Rosso, says 1997 F1 champion Villeneuve

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Honda will only harm Toro Rosso, says 1997 F1 champion Villeneuve

Villeneuve: Vettel brought Singapore GP crash on himself

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Villeneuve: Vettel brought Singapore GP crash on himself

Villeneuve: Mercedes should now favour Hamilton in F1 title fight

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Villeneuve: Mercedes should now favour Hamilton in F1 title fight

'Ridiculous' Perez's driving against Ocon was 'dirty' – Villeneuve

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'Ridiculous' Perez's driving against Ocon was 'dirty' – Villeneuve

Villeneuve: Kvyat should be dropped by Toro Rosso Formula 1 team

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Villeneuve: Kvyat should be dropped by Toro Rosso Formula 1 team

Jacques Villeneuve stands by criticism of F1 rookie Lance Stroll

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Jacques Villeneuve stands by criticism of F1 rookie Lance Stroll

Jacques Villeneuve defends Sebastian Vettel over 'ugly' Baku clash

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Jacques Villeneuve defends Sebastian Vettel over 'ugly' Baku clash

The only modern F1 driver at Villeneuve's level

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The only modern F1 driver at Villeneuve's level

Why F1 must listen to Hamilton... and Villeneuve

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Why F1 must listen to Hamilton... and Villeneuve

Villeneuve: 1997 glory and the regrets that followed

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Villeneuve: 1997 glory and the regrets that followed

1997 F1 champion Villeneuve believes modern drivers lack respect

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1997 F1 champion Villeneuve believes modern drivers lack respect

Lance Stroll's F1 preparation tests similar to Jacques Villeneuve's

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Lance Stroll's F1 preparation tests similar to Jacques Villeneuve's

Max Verstappen row 'ridiculous' says Jacques Villeneuve

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Max Verstappen row 'ridiculous' says Jacques Villeneuve

Ex-F1 driver Villeneuve wants ‘proper shot’ at Formula E return

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Ex-F1 driver Villeneuve wants ‘proper shot’ at Formula E return

F1 radio restrictions are childish - Jacques Villeneuve

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F1 radio restrictions are childish - Jacques Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve: Formula 1 drivers should shut up

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Jacques Villeneuve: Formula 1 drivers should shut up

How the Villeneuve Formula E dream died

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How the Villeneuve Formula E dream died

Jacques Villeneuve replaced by Mike Conway at Venturi Formula E

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Jacques Villeneuve replaced by Mike Conway at Venturi Formula E

Jacques Villeneuve out of Uruguay Formula E race after accident

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Jacques Villeneuve out of Uruguay Formula E race after accident

Jacques Villeneuve sees Formula E move as a return to his roots

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Jacques Villeneuve sees Formula E move as a return to his roots

Why Villeneuve is right about 'the fans'

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Why Villeneuve is right about 'the fans'

Villeneuve: It’s dangerous for Formula 1 to ask fans for views

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Villeneuve: It’s dangerous for Formula 1 to ask fans for views

Spotlight: Andretti to Villeneuve, second-generation F1 racers

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Spotlight: Andretti to Villeneuve, second-generation F1 racers