F1
ArchiveSince 1950
All Drivers
Canadian

Jacques Villeneuve

Canadian|Born: 1971-04-09|1996–2006

Jacques Villeneuve is a Canadian Formula 1 driver who competed between 1996 and 2006, making 165 Grand Prix starts and winning 11 of them. A 2-time World Champion, Jacques recorded 23 podium finishes and 13 pole positions across a career total of 235 championship points. Across 11 seasons, Jacques drove for . Jacques achieved a career win rate of 6.7%.

2
Championships
165
Races
11
Wins
23
Podiums
13
Poles
235
Points
Compare with another driverView All Records

F1Archive Pro

Unlock Jacques Villeneuve on F1Archive Pro

Move from static career tables to cross-era compare workflows, live race center bridges, and export-ready analytics for Jacques Villeneuve.

Open Compare EngineView Pro Plans

Teammates

German

Heinz-Harald Frentzen

1997–1998 (2 seasons)

French

Olivier Panis

2001–2002 (2 seasons)

Brazilian

Ricardo Zonta

1999–2000 (2 seasons)

Spanish

Fernando Alonso

2004–2004 (1 season)

British

Jenson Button

2003–2003 (1 season)

British

Damon Hill

1996–1996 (1 season)

German

Nick Heidfeld

2006–2006 (1 season)

Brazilian

Felipe Massa

2005–2005 (1 season)

Finnish

Mika Salo

1999–1999 (1 season)

How did Jacques perform each season?

SeasonTeamRacesWinsPointsPos
2006BMW Sauber1207P15
2005Sauber1909P14
2004Renault300P21
2003BAR1506P16
2002BAR1704P12
2001BAR17012P7
2000BAR17017P7
1999BAR1600P21
1998Williams16021P5
1997Williams17781P1
1996Williams16478P2

Jacques Villeneuve — F1 career FAQ

How many races has Jacques Villeneuve won?+
Jacques Villeneuve has won 11 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1996 and 2006, from 165 career starts — a win rate of 6.7%.
How many World Championships has Jacques Villeneuve won?+
Jacques Villeneuve is a 2-time Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion, taking titles in 1997.
How many pole positions does Jacques Villeneuve have?+
Jacques Villeneuve has 13 Formula 1 pole positions across 165 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does Jacques Villeneuve have?+
Jacques Villeneuve has 23 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 165 starts.
How many F1 career points has Jacques Villeneuve scored?+
Jacques Villeneuve has scored 235 Formula 1 World Championship points across 165 Grand Prix starts.
When did Jacques Villeneuve race in Formula 1?+
Jacques Villeneuve competed in Formula 1 from 1996 to 2006, a span of 11 seasons.
Which teams has Jacques Villeneuve driven for?+
Jacques Villeneuve has driven in Formula 1 for BMW Sauber, Sauber, Renault, BAR and 1 other team.
What nationality is Jacques Villeneuve?+
Jacques Villeneuve is a Canadian Formula 1 driver.

More Canadian Drivers

Canadian

Gilles Villeneuve

6 wins · 68 races

Canadian

Bill Brack

0 wins · 3 races

Canadian

George Eaton

0 wins · 11 races

Canadian

Al Pease

0 wins · 2 races

Canadian

Nicholas Latifi

0 wins · 61 races