Jacques Villeneuve: “Gilles’ accession to F1 was written! »

40 years after the tragic death of his older brother, Jacques still has boundless admiration for Gilles Villeneuve.

Published on 22/07/2022 à 09:00

Gautier Calmels

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Jacques Villeneuve: “Gilles’ accession to F1 was written! »

Jacques Villeneuve, Gilles’ younger brother © Bernard Asset

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He speaks of himself in the present tense, as if he were still at his side. He thinks of him every day. Now 68 years old, Jacques Villeneuve wonders what he would have done in life if his older brother had chosen a career other than that of a racing driver. “ It's a good question, he replies. He certainly influenced me when he started running before me. At some point I decided I wanted to follow his

Gautier Calmels

Journalist MotoGP, Nascar, Rallye France, Endurance and Classic... Among others.

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