Jacques Villeneuve

Stroll worthy of F1, but 'rich kid' image a burden - VilleneuveStroll worthy of F1, but 'rich kid' image a burden - Villeneuve

Stroll worthy of F1, but 'rich kid' image a burden - Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve doesn't doubt Lance Stroll's ability to perform at the highest level, but his financial backing means he'll have…

8 years ago
Schumacher name a burden for Mick, says VilleneuveSchumacher name a burden for Mick, says Villeneuve

Schumacher name a burden for Mick, says Villeneuve

Mick Schumacher looks like he's on a path to Formula 1 with the 17-year-old drawing interest from Ferrari and Mercedes,…

8 years ago
Villeneuve: modern drivers show no respectVilleneuve: modern drivers show no respect

Villeneuve: modern drivers show no respect

Never one to mince his words, 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out at today's F1 drivers, accusing the…

8 years ago
Villeneuve critical of teenager rookies changing F1 imageVilleneuve critical of teenager rookies changing F1 image

Villeneuve critical of teenager rookies changing F1 image

Nineteen ninety-seven world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes the current trend of teenage Formula 1 drivers is detrimental to the sport's…

8 years ago
Stroll ‘has not learned to suffer yet’ - VilleneuveStroll ‘has not learned to suffer yet’ - Villeneuve

Stroll ‘has not learned to suffer yet’ - Villeneuve

1997 Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve says he is eager to see how new Williams driver Lance Stroll fares…

8 years ago
The zenith of Villeneuve's F1 careerThe zenith of Villeneuve's F1 career

The zenith of Villeneuve's F1 career

Jacques Villeneuve became Formula One World Champion on this day in 1997, beating Michael Schumacher to the title. With the…

8 years ago
And we have a three-way tie in qualifying!And we have a three-way tie in qualifying!

And we have a three-way tie in qualifying!

The 1997 title-deciding weekend in Jerez saw three drivers post the exact same time in qualifying, with Jacques Villeneuve, Michael…

8 years ago
Villeneuve slams 'FIA-protected' VerstappenVilleneuve slams 'FIA-protected' Verstappen

Villeneuve slams 'FIA-protected' Verstappen

Former world champion and TV pundit Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out at Max Verstappen, criticizing the Red Bull driver for…

9 years ago
Villeneuve ‘would love’ Formula E comebackVilleneuve ‘would love’ Formula E comeback

Villeneuve ‘would love’ Formula E comeback

1997 Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve says he would relish the opportunity to have another go at racing in…

9 years ago
Mika wins as 'Wall of Champions' is coinedMika wins as 'Wall of Champions' is coined

Mika wins as 'Wall of Champions' is coined

On this day in 1999, McLaren’s Mika Hakkinen won that year’s Canadian Grand Prix, which also saw Circuit Gilles Villeneuve’s…

9 years ago
Villeneuve rues the demise of ‘gladiatorial’ F1Villeneuve rues the demise of ‘gladiatorial’ F1

Villeneuve rues the demise of ‘gladiatorial’ F1

1997 Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks the sport has lost its “gladiatorial essence” and become too “sober”. Never…

9 years ago
Jacques Villeneuve – Race of my LifeJacques Villeneuve – Race of my Life

Jacques Villeneuve – Race of my Life

You can always rely on the 1997 Formula 1 World Champion to speak his mind, no matter how controversial and…

9 years ago