70 years ago: the birth of Gilles Villeneuve, steering wheel virtuoso

Two laps without a front wing, 1981 Canadian Grand Prix
In front of his supporters, Gilles Villeneuve wants to deliver a great performance. But in the Montreal rain, the Ferrari makes a mistake and damages his nose first. Never mind, the car continued on its way as if nothing had happened, despite greatly reduced visibility and numerous skids. Good tactic: the wing ends up flying away and Gilles Villeneuve will finish third!

A ride on three wheels, 1979 Dutch Grand Prix
Gilles Villeneuve had the art of surpassing himself. During the Dutch Grand Prix held on the Zandvoort circuit, the Ferrari daringly doubled the Williams from Alan Jones from the outside of the first corner and takes the lead of the race.

However, the Canadian suffered a puncture on the left rear wheel. Incredible image, the driver leaves as quickly as possible despite very difficult driving. Because of this careless driving, the suspension gave way and the wheel tore off pieces of bodywork. Gilles Villeneuve still managed to return to the pits, where the mechanics congratulated him.

The duel with Rene Arnoux, 1979 French Grand Prix

This fight still remains one of the most incredible battles in the history of the army. Formula 1. While Jean Pierre Jabouille takes Renault towards the first victory of a Turbo engine, the Canadian and Rene Arnoux (Renault) will overtake and redouble over the last three laps. The cars make contact several times, René Arnoux goes off the track, all to the cheers of the French crowd:

Comments French during the last lap also climbed into the towers:

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