Gilles Villeneuve
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 68 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.
- 15th in Closest F1 Race Finishes (+0.220s seconds)
68Races
6Wins
13Podiums
36Top 10s
10.9Avg Position
7.68Avg Grid Pos
2Constructor Titles
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1 | 5.25 | 4 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Jarama | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 1 | 2.75 | 4 |
| Kyalami | 1 | 2.25 | 4 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 1 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Zolder | 0 | 1.4 | 5 |
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| 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 |
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 |