Jacques Villeneuve (French: [ʒɑk vilnœv]; born 9 April 1971) is a Canadian former racing driver, who competed in IndyCar from 1994 to 1995, and Formula One from 1996 to 2006. Villeneuve won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1997 with Williams, and won 11 Grands Prix across 11 seasons.

Judging by the record books Jacques Villeneuve had a Formula 1 career in reverse. He nearly won the driving title in his debut year, did so in his second season, then went steadily downhill and eventually dropped right out of the sport.

Dec 6, 2024 · Jacques Villeneuve (born April 9, 1971, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Can.) is a Canadian race-car driver who in 1995 became the first Canadian to win the Indianapolis 500 and the youngest winner of the IndyCar championship.

Jacques Villeneuve is a Canadian former racing driver, known for his successful career in Formula 1, where he competed from 1996 to 2006. His biggest achievement was winning the 1997 Drivers’ Championship with Williams.

2 days ago · Jacques Villeneuve spoke in praise of Cadillac joining the Formula 1 grid from 2026, believing the sport cannot be “held to ransom” by the threat of one of 10 teams leaving.

Dec 19, 2023 · Jacques Villeneuve's searing F1 debut was a prelude to a scintillating run where he dispatched distinguished opponents and won the title. But then, writes Matt Bishop, he made one bad decision that he never recovered from. Very seldom in the history of Formula 1 has a driver enjoyed such phenomenal early success as did Jacques Villeneuve.

Oct 1, 2022 · Jacques Villeneuve recently returned to the wheel of a Formula 1 car to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his title win, with Alpine giving him the opportunity to try out their 2021 contender.

Jacques Villeneuve is best known for the legendary finish to the 1997 Formula One Championship title, when he was a part of Williams as their lead driver. He defeated the double world champion Michael Schumacher.

Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve (jack VILL-nerve; born 9 April 1971 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian Formula One driver, who won the 1997 Formula One World Championship, the 1995 Indianapolis 500, and he is the son of legendary Ferrari driver, Gilles Villeneuve and nephew of Jacques Villeneuve, Sr.

Apr 9, 2021 · Journey back through the career of 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve and re-live ten moments of pure brilliance from the only Canadian driver to date to win the Formula 1 title...