Gilles Villeneuve
Canadian|Born: 1950-01-18|1977–1982
Gilles Villeneuve is a Canadian Formula 1 driver who competed between 1977 and 1982, making 68 Grand Prix starts and winning 6 of them. Gilles achieved 13 podium finishes and 2 pole positions, accumulating 107 championship points over the course of a substantial career. Across 6 seasons, Gilles drove for . Gilles's best championship finish was 2nd place in 1979. Gilles achieved a career win rate of 8.8%.
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Championships
68
Races
6
Wins
13
Podiums
2
Poles
107
Points
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Gilles Villeneuve — F1 career FAQ
How many races has Gilles Villeneuve won?+
Gilles Villeneuve has won 6 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1977 and 1982, from 68 career starts — a win rate of 8.8%.
How many World Championships has Gilles Villeneuve won?+
Gilles Villeneuve has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does Gilles Villeneuve have?+
Gilles Villeneuve has 2 Formula 1 pole positions across 68 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does Gilles Villeneuve have?+
Gilles Villeneuve has 13 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 68 starts.
How many F1 career points has Gilles Villeneuve scored?+
Gilles Villeneuve has scored 107 Formula 1 World Championship points across 68 Grand Prix starts.
When did Gilles Villeneuve race in Formula 1?+
Gilles Villeneuve competed in Formula 1 from 1977 to 1982, a span of 6 seasons.
Which teams has Gilles Villeneuve driven for?+
Gilles Villeneuve has driven in Formula 1 for Ferrari, McLaren.
What nationality is Gilles Villeneuve?+
Gilles Villeneuve is a Canadian Formula 1 driver.
