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Gilles Villeneuve

Gilles Villeneuve

Birthday: 1950-01-18 | Place of Birth: 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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Title

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2022
Villeneuve Pironi

as    Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)