Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve (French pronunciation: [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, and won six Grands Prix across six seasons.

Apr 25, 1982 · Gilles Villeneuve died violently at the wheel of a Ferrari. It was the end of the final practice session, and he was going for it. He was on his last set of qualifying tyres, and came upon a ...

May 8, 2017 · Villeneuve came out on top and took the second place with Jean-Pierre Jabouille taking his and Renault’s first win at their home grand prix. Unfortunately, thanks to Gilles, nobody was...

May 9, 1982 · ZOLDER, Belgium -- The horrifying crash that snapped the life from race driver Gilles Villeneuve prompted an inquiry into Formula One racing regulations Sunday and promises of new safety...

May 8, 2021 · 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

Gilles Villeneuve made his F1 debut at the 1977 British Grand Prix. From 1977 to 1982, he raced for McLaren and Ferrari. He died 8 May 1982.

May 8, 2022 · Forty years ago today, Gilles Villeneuve lost his life after colliding with Jochen Mass during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder.

Dec 18, 2006 · Gilles Villeneuve, auto racer (born on 18 January 1950 in Chambly, QC; died on 8 May 1982 in Zolder, Belgium). In his brief career Villeneuve was Canada's finest high-speed racer.

Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve (DJILL VILL-nerve; born 18 January 1950 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada – died 8 May 1982 in Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flemish Region, Belgium) was a Canadian racing driver who most notably drove for …

May 29, 2020 · Rated as one of the best drivers to never win a World title, Gilles Villeneuve’s life was tragically cut short in a qualifying crash in Belgium in 1982.