Gilles Villeneuve
Race Car Driver

Gilles Villeneuve Net Worth

Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian Formula 1 racer who won six Grand Prix titles from 1977 to 1982. He was born on January 18, 1950 in Canada and tragically died in an accident while qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. He is remembered as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 18, 1950
Birth Place Canada
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Died On May 8, 1982 (age 32)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $35 million (2024)

About

Formula 1 racer from Canada who won six Grand Prix titles from 1977 to 1982. He died in an accident while qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix.

Before Fame

He earned his professional racing license at the Jim Russell Racing School before joining the Formula Ford racing class.

Trivia

He has remained popular in Canadian culture. The country released a postage stamp with his image in 1997.

Family Life

The signature "V" on his helmet was designed by his wife, Joann.

Associated With

He was teammates with French driver Didier Pironi.

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