Gilles Villeneuve F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Gilles Villeneuve †
F1 career: 1977 - 1982
Driver Profile
| Country |  Canada |
| Height | 1.73 meter / 5 feet 8 inch1.73 m / 5'8" |
| Place of Birth | Berthierville, Québec |
| Date of Birth | Jan 18th 1950 |
| Date of Death | May 8th 1982: 32 years old |
| Season Entries | 6 (1977–1982) |
| Car Number | 27 |
| Last F1 car | Ferrari 126C2 (1982) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 68 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 67 |
| Total Points | 107.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.57 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 6 (8,8%) |
| Wins from pole | 1 (1,5%) |
| Pole Positions | 2 (2,9%) |
| Front Row Starts | 8 (11,8%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 7.7 |
| GP Podiums | 13 (19,1%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 8 (11,8%) |
| GP Points Finish | 21 (30,9%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 5.9 |
| Hat-tricks | 1 (1,5%) |
| GP DNFs | 29 (42,6%) |
| Total GP Laps | 3.282 |
| Laps Led | 534 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP 27 years, 179 days27y, 179d
1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP 32 years, 97 days32y, 97d
1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP 27 years, 179 days27y, 179d1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP 32 years, 97 days32y, 97dPole1979 USA West F1 Grand Prix1979 USA F1 GP 29 years, 80 days29y, 80d1981 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1981 SMR F1 GP 31 years, 105 days31y, 105d
1981 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1981 SMR F1 GP 31 years, 105 days31y, 105dWin1978 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1978 CAN F1 GP 28 years, 263 days28y, 263d
1981 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1981 ESP F1 GP 31 years, 154 days31y, 154d
1978 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1978 CAN F1 GP 28 years, 263 days28y, 263d1981 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1981 ESP F1 GP 31 years, 154 days31y, 154dPodium
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 28 years, 207 days28y, 207d1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP 32 years, 97 days32y, 97d
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 28 years, 207 days28y, 207d1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP 32 years, 97 days32y, 97dFastest lap
1978 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1978 ARG F1 GP 27 years, 362 days27y, 362d1981 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1981 SMR F1 GP 31 years, 105 days31y, 105d
1978 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1978 ARG F1 GP 27 years, 362 days27y, 362d1981 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1981 SMR F1 GP 31 years, 105 days31y, 105dPoints finish
1978 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1978 BEL F1 GP 28 years, 123 days28y, 123d1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP 32 years, 97 days32y, 97d
1978 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1978 BEL F1 GP 28 years, 123 days28y, 123d1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP 32 years, 97 days32y, 97dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
6
2nd
5
3rd
2
4th
2
5th
3
6th
3
7th
5
8th
5
9th
1
10th
2
11th
1
12th
1
DNF
29
DSQ
2
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ DisqualifiedDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Bio
Gilles Villeneuve Biography
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Gilles Villeneuve F1 Seasons Summary
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Gilles Villeneuve — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Gilles Villeneuve start racing in Formula 1?
Gilles Villeneuve started racing in Formula 1 in 1977.
Is Gilles Villeneuve still racing in Formula 1?
Gilles Villeneuve passed away in 1982. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1982.
How many Formula 1 races has Gilles Villeneuve won?
Gilles Villeneuve has won 6 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Gilles Villeneuve have?
Gilles Villeneuve has finished on the podium 13 times in Formula 1.
When did Gilles Villeneuve win their first F1 race?
Gilles Villeneuve won their first Formula 1 race at the 1978 Canadian F1 GP.
What nationality is Gilles Villeneuve?
Gilles Villeneuve is Canadian.
Which teams has Gilles Villeneuve driven for in Formula 1?
Gilles Villeneuve has driven for McLaren and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Gilles Villeneuve entered?
Gilles Villeneuve has competed in 68 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
