Jacques Villeneuve (racing driver, born 1953)
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Jacques-Joseph Villeneuve (born November 4, 1953) is a Canadian racing driver. He is the younger brother of the late Gilles Villeneuve, and uncle to Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One World Champion. He is sometimes called "Uncle Jacques" ("L'oncle Jacques" in French) to differentiate him from his nephew, and is also known by the nickname "Jacquo". Villeneuve had a varied motorsport career, taking in Formula Atlantic, CART, Can-Am, snowmobile racing and Formula One, and remains a revered figure in Canadian motorsport circles. Villeneuve was the first three-time winner of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby.[1]
Jacques Villeneuve | |
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Born | Jacques-Joseph Villeneuve (1953-11-04) 4 November 1953 (age 70) Berthierville, Quebec, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Relatives | Gilles Villeneuve (brother) Jacques Villeneuve (nephew) |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Active years | 1981, 1983 |
Teams | Arrows, RAM |
Entries | 3 (0 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1981 Canadian Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1983 Canadian Grand Prix |
1983 position | NC (0 points) |