Gilles Villeneuve
born 18 Jan 1950 · raced 1977–1982
67Races
6Wins
13Podiums
2Poles
34Top 10s
5.95Avg Position
7.79Avg Grid Pos
3Constructor Titles
Gilles Villeneuve, one of Formula 1's most revered figures, epitomized raw speed and audacious car control. Though his career was tragically cut short, his aggressive, spectacular driving style at the limit, often on two wheels, captivated fans and earned him legendary status. Driving predominantly for Ferrari, he achieved 6 victories and 13 podiums in his 67 starts, forever cementing his place as a fearless racer who pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible.
All-time records
Where Gilles Villeneuve ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 16th in Closest F1 Race Finishes (+0.220s seconds)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1 | 5.25 | 4 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Jarama | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 1 | 2.75 | 4 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Kyalami | 1 | 2.25 | 4 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 1 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Zolder | 0 | 1.75 | 4 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Jody Scheckter28 shared races · Compare with Jody Scheckter (1979)
- Didier Pironi19 shared races · Compare with Didier Pironi (1981)
- Carlos Reutemann16 shared races · Compare with Carlos Reutemann (1978)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Gilles Villeneuve vs Didier Pironi | 1–3 | |
| 1981 | Gilles Villeneuve vs Didier Pironi | 7–8 | |
| 1980 | Gilles Villeneuve vs Jody Scheckter | 8–5 | |
| 1979 | Gilles Villeneuve vs Jody Scheckter | 8–7 | |
| 1978 | Gilles Villeneuve vs Carlos Reutemann | 7–8 |
19825 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | — | Accident | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 7 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Spun off | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Turbo | 0 |
Earlier seasons1977–1981 (5 seasons)▾
198115 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P3 | 4 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 16 | Collision | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | Electrical | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P7 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Transmission | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Turbo | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 5 | Halfshaft | 0 |
198014 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 18 | Accident | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 22 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Puncture | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P7 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 16 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P16 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Accident | 0 |
197915 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Tyre | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | P14 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Transmission | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P7 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P5 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | Engine | 0 |
197816 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P6 | 1 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | Transmission | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P12 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P9 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P10 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Spun off | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P8 | 0 |
19773 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | P12 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P11 | 0 |