Jacques Villeneuve Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

[@darrenj7492]

'Put a young cub in the team and Vettel will try and eat him alive, or it will end in tears and the whole team will go slower within 2 years' JV was spot on with his prediction here.

[@AbcdEfgh-sq2tf]

45:58

[@sugonjoem5238]

Oh my that really is uncanny

[@MrYoungHegelian]

I like that Jacques Villeneuve is not a "politician" when answering questions. No lies, no fence sitting and no BS just honesty and I know some of that rubs people the wrong way. I wish more F1 drivers were like him personality wise.

[@rowanwalch5284]

MrYoungHegelian he says so much stupid shit

[@shadowfan982]

Rowan Walch at least he tells you his believe rather than screaming at you

[@alvmusic4402]

I like that. It might not be what people love to hear or the most politically correct statements, but Jacques tells it as it is and says what he thinks. That's something we need more.

[@alvmusic4402]

​@@rowanwalch5284 At least it's what he actually thinks and not what he's allowed to say

[@ljessecusterl]

Raikkonen is about as close as it gets anymore.

[@mosca3289]

I know Villeneuve has a reputation for making provocative statements but listening to him here he’s pretty insightful and interesting. Another good interview.

[@jraybay]

John Button Wow the first person with common sense here.

[@mosca3289]

Jraybay haha, we need to stick together.

[@MastaMS21]

Because most people stop at the first sentence or the more shocking one, it's easier. But if we read/listen the whole thing Jacques has to say, it's not difficult to see Villeneuve is way smarter than most fans give him credit. Yes sometimes some of his thoughts are questionable but Jacques had always a no filter and zero f*ck given way to speak. Can't please everybody for sure !

[@indranigomes9874]

Is your name actually John Button?

[@bogdan.ivan.]

Make F1 great again,it has come to 3 teams this f1,it's a money battle,please considering giving everyone same engine,TY!!!That's why we don't have Fernando anymore :(:(:(

[@farmerfreakeasy]

"You get the best of the rich kids, not the best talent". Well said Jacques, say it how it is = Money matters more than talent in Formula 1.

[@greatkali5866]

whats wrong with it? was it ever different? Everyone knows Laudas history..

[@RodrigoRamirez-eq6gj]

@@greatkali5866 What do you mean Lauda? He wasn't born rich, he hustled his way in and through.

[@RodrigoRamirez-eq6gj]

@@harrybirchall3308 Correct, but my point was that the chance to drive in F1 wasn't handed to him on a silver plate. He had to hustle, as you point out, unlike most of the punks driving now.

[@RodrigoRamirez-eq6gj]

@@harrybirchall3308 Courtesy of daddy's wallet.

[@skeptical4446]

Money matters more then talent? Really? Is that why the 2 drivers with the most Championships and GP wins came from humble beginnings? Neither Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher came from rich families. And they are 2 of the GOATS. Money helps, but skill is what matters in the end.

[@matthewkane7524]

Life long JV fan since formula Atlantic. This is hands down the best interview I’ve ever heard with JV! He is no different than his father! Both took big risks, both charged hard and both raced fairly. Different times stigmatize JV with being loud mouthed. Arrogant. Self serving etc...... Gilles was heralded and beloved for the same honesty. Gilles and Jacques hated F1 politics. Jacques vilified grooved tires and was chastised.......he was proven correct! Jacques was outspoken about DRS....he has been proven to be correct. He was outspoken about pay drivers .... look where we are! He was never PC, he was his own man. His own Villeneuve! I believe Gilles is very proud of him. Thank you for this excellent interview👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rupertpupkin9630]

Well said. Brilliant 👏

[@NerfHerdsman]

"Kimi now makes full phrases and they are coherent" 😂 😂 legend

[@djoetma]

I'm curious about this one. I liked how Villeneuve is willing to just state his opinion. I don't always agree with it (more often I don't), but at least he's not a pawn and has something to say.

[@alexveldhuis6004]

He was intelligent enough to have a life aside of F1 and is, as a consequence, a more informed, developed personality. He was not my favourite driver, but there was clearly more to him then some other drivers.

[@djoetma]

Certainly (apart from the fact that he was my favorite because at the time he was one of the few who was willing to fight and take risks).

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Don’t understand all the nonsense in the comments, why not just take some time and listen to a world champion who has spent most of his life in and around this fantastic sport. He has a point of view and insight that none of us will ever have. Excellent work thank you for another informative and engrossing Beyond The Grid.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yeah this F1 community is a huge joke. It's been ruined by Fanboys..

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Run Ronaldo Run #THEBESTINTHEWORLD agreed

[@f1mikeyboy]

Beacause I am Canadian, I followed Villeneuve to F1 back in the 90’s, and still love to watch and follow the sport today. Thank you For that.

[@criteriumgaming9457]

Jacques is one of the few drivers of the sport i regard sophisticated and would love to sit down and exchange opinions and experiences with them. That inludes Ayrtonn Senna, Niki Lauda, Jacques Villeneuve, Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg. His honesty of what drives currently the sport and how money has turned everything into a business is remarkable. Few people have the guts to speak out even against prominent figures. After that interview my respect of him has grown.

[@geoffnelson4777]

Villeneuve was an exceptional talent - he won the championship at Jerez on my birthday - and I always felt that the BAR time tarnished his image when he still had all that talent but I understood why he did it. An excellent interview.

[@edwardhalberstadt2388]

I like his honesty, even if I don’t agree with some of his statements. He was never a robot and speaks his mind. Very intelligent, and a damn good driver! 96/97. Dutch people don’t like him because he was criticizing Max several times. If you watch those interviews now, Jacques wasn’t far off with his opinion! “Just saying”

[@baronballenpap2335]

Well, some Dutch old farts love Jacques for being outspoken, including me. The Max fans who cant handle criticism are millenials who enjoy getting offended and have never seen Jacques drive. I also dont always agree but I love people with a strong opinion. And that's why I dislike Lewis "these fans are the best" Hamilton.

[@claycopter]

"Very intelligent, and a damn good driver!" He did shit all in his career but rely fully on the most overpowered car on the grid and an also talentless teammate. He got pierced in the bumhole by every single young teammate he's had over his career. Jackass.

[@justinranger4836]

@@claycopter He won the Indy 500 on his second attempt, won the CART championship on his second attempt, and won the F1 WDC on his second attempt. And that was in the heyday of US single seaters, when it rivalled F1, before it self-destructed .Post F1, he entered LeMans twice. He very nearly won that on his second attempt, too. His car finished second, on the same lap as the leader...Jackass

[@claycopter]

@@justinranger4836 Indy and CART can't offer half the competitive field F1 does. And after his second season triumph, which was done in one of the most dominant teams in F1 history, he failed miserably. His statistics mean nothing due to how little competition he had.

[@justinranger4836]

@@claycopter By that logic Alonso is no better... Also the team he was building became arguably the most successful team ever. Hes not the greatest forsure but he is top 100.

[@TheStarting11]

45:58 looking back at the podcast and he actually predicted Ferrari’s shambolic 2019 season and the tension between Vettel and Leclerc. JV is always ahead of time.

[@mrmowjorisin]

You gotta do a podcast with Alonso!

[@VehicleValhalla]

Yes please!!!!! Btw I also made a video about Alonso leaving on my channel. It's called 'What now for Alonso and Mclaren after he retired from F1?" I would love it if you could check it out and hopefully sub if it was good :) thanks in advance!

[@samu10k91]

Honestly, He would be yelling GP2 AUDIO, GP2 AUDIO the whole time

[@apophisstr6719]

Chicken...GP2 chicken everywhere....

[@brunomantovaneli6076]

F1 Fans: I hate drivers nowadays. They're such PR machines who never speak their minds. Also F1 Fans: someone please tell JV to shut up.

[@Kelkschiz]

As long as it's not the same person saying it. Different people have different opinions.

[@MastaMS21]

F1 Fans between 96 to 2000/2001 : I love JV honesty and non-conformist character F1 Fans since : Shut up JV. As a Villeneuve fan since I follow F1 (97), I'm used to that...

[@heliumtrophy]

Funnily I wasn't enamoured with him when he was a driver but I love him as a commentator and his opinions these days.

[@-xrampagex-1465]

Theres a difference about speaking your mind and talking out of your ass just to get your 5 mins of fame

[@timowilms8102]

Bruno Mantovaneli I think Alonso and Verstappen are the only drivers on the current grid that still say what they think, and don't care about their image, unfortunat that Alonso leaves...

[@BreadPitt7]

45:00 what a great prediction. Jacques knows what he’s talking about.

[@domenicmariani1849]

This man is really something special. Just think, he won the last real indy 500 and championship, pole on f1 debut (almost win) & f1 champ beating shumi, all in space of 3-4 years by the age of 26! Mind you losing ur dad at a young age and living in that massive shadow is very difficult. These stats are in the realm of Jack Brabham & John Surtees in terms of the fact they will never be repeated.

[@jtjorger]

Domenic Mariani why was it the last real indy 500

[@mgecko2959]

Domenic Mariani when it comes to his F1 career it wasn't spectacular at all. He drove first two years in very dominant car against rather average teammates. He never won a single race after 1997, with such a strong start to his career (which was more given than earned) its rather ridiculous. He was beaten by young Alonso and Trulli to the seat at Renault, he was annihilated by young Button at Honda, he was destroyed by Heidfeld in Sauber and even Sato replacing him at the last race of 2003 managed to secure 6th (best position Jacques finished all year), he was beaten by Massa and Kubica scored only 1 point less in 6 races of 2006 than Jacques managed in 12 races in same car and finished 3rd in Monza where Jacques best place all year was 6th (and only once). So no sorry but Jacques Villeneuve was nothing special, was loosing to young and unexperienced drivers at the same team and only people he managed to constantly outscore was Zonta and Frentzen. Also yeah it definitely have impact on someone to lose their father at young age but apparently that helped in his F1 career, there is no way he would get into Williams in 1996 if he wasn't a son of Gilles. Also it was quite lucky timing for him, if he didn't get to Williams at that time he would be unlikely to ever finish on the podium.

[@mgecko2959]

jtjorger I think it was the year when they introduced racing league or whatever it was. I don't follow Indy to much but remember there was a massive boycott of Indy at that time

[@craiglewis5663]

Let's hope Henry takes an interest.

[@asmirnuhanovic3981]

HHF and Damon Hill are average drivers? Also, reason why Villeneuve never won another race after 1997 was because he would never drive a good car capable of victory ever again. You put Hakkinen in 98 Williams or 99 BAR and watch him win nothing

[@johnwhittaker311]

Why do people always complain about political correctness has “gone wrong” and then proceed to hate one of the only people willing to speak his mind ffs.

[@jraybay]

John Whittaker That's the F1 community in a nutshell.

[@Trendyflute]

His mind is not worth listening to...

[@ZedNinetySix_]

I agree, JV is straightforward, he doesnt beat around the bush or hype things up

[@cereal-killer4455]

Because both those sets of people are not the same. The internet projects loud mouths, so one set says No! and we all get bent, and later on another topic another set says Yes! and we feel fanned.

[@JHNbazil]

it's impressive how accurate he is on where ferrari is now after letting Kimi leave not correct on charles but was correct on Vettel and ferrari

[@jasongates2300]

Enjoyed this podcast, Jacques always been a bit of mystery, but I like his outspoken persona. Looking forward to the next one!

[@matthewkane7524]

His dad was the first person I remember watching and cheering for. I was 6 years old. Gilles was killed May 8, 1982. I was nine then. My mom remarried the day before and went to old Quebec City for her honeymoon. I awoke to the watch the broadcast of qualifying. My mom and step dad woke to a city closed and in mourning. Jacques was my chance to be like my dad. For me to follow F1 with passion and to cheer for the Villeneuve name. I first saw him in Formula Atlantic at the Toronto Indy race. He finished second. He moved to Indy. I saw him qualify on pole and finish second. Saw him at every race in Montreal at the Canadian Grand Prix at circuit Gilles Villeneuve. He is so much like his father. Different times and different perceptions portray them completely differently in the media. Sometimes the emphasis or choice of certain words going from French to English can be misunderstood. Jacques is honest to a fault. He’s loyal and he’s brave. Never afraid to walk the line and offer is honest opinion. His opinions age well. I truly enjoyed this interview. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@lucasjoona2182]

I really respect Villeneuve. He’s really honest and is not afraid to state his opinion, even though it might be controversial

[@DanielLearmouth]

For some reason, I like to treat Jacques as something of a curiosity - an icon for what could have been. There is a weird part of me that respects him; even though he's a bit of an asshole in some ways, he's not exactly one to capitulate. And I can respect someone who stick to his guns irrespective of outside opinion. Oh, and learning he likes games and vintage computers only makes me like him a little more.

[@HemiMike]

He has a racing video game of his own. I own it. It runs on W2K

[@jraybay]

Daniel Learmouth Fair enough 👍

[@projectjt3149]

Same here, especially since I'm a computer science major now. I want to know if he does any racing sims nowadays. Maybe a future Jimmy Broadbent collab?

[@rupertpupkin9630]

That's a great attitude you have there mate. I'm a big JV fan, have been since his IndyCar days... but I know he's extremely polarising. At least you're not ripping his career and achievements apart, rather being sensible about your feelings on the man unlike trolls that attack him personally. Well done to you 👍

[@lifeschool]

The BEYOND THE GRID series is extremely memorable, and I often ponder these shows all week, and wonder who is coming up next.

[@jasonadrian4207]

This was the best podcast. Villeneuve was so insightful! Really nice getting his take on things!

[@ouruhuru]

That '97 Williams was a thing of beauty.

[@carlitoxb110]

my favourite champion of all times 🇨🇦❤️

[@mgecko2959]

WHAT???? He is literally my least favourite champion in history and for sure least deserved one

[@karolinafryderyka1983]

Mine too! Had a massive crush on him back then!

[@deliriumbee4678]

@@mgecko2959 nice joke idiot clown many people like him plus he was very popular back then

[@slowspecv69]

MajicGecko PMPL and how did he least deserved it. The only other person to win the championship in 2nd season is Lewis Hamilton. He got close to getting it in rookie season too. Enough said. If the bar project went well he could’ve achieved much more, but that flopped, as we know.

[@santuchiimrscumuchii5121]

MGecko PMPL disagree he won fair and square also I like him because he has the balls to talk rather than just a pr machine

[@therealspeedracer]

46 minutes he predicted exactly where Ferrari would be right now! It was so obvious that Kimi has so much left and Vettel is just poison at this stage.

[@k42easy]

One of my favourite interviews,Jac has lived life and is highly intelligent deep thinker.Very insighfull interview thank you.

[@thedoctorand]

"Have you guessed who I'm talking about yet?" Yes, I read the title.

[@T-CainesZR1]

Hearing him talk about Ferrari 9 months ago about what will happen is a young driver teams up with Vettel. Now seeing what happing in 2019 season... wow..

[@kevindulude-maher3022]

People often say they don't like what Jaques has to say. I live in Québec, his native province in Canada. He often does commentary for a french radio station I like and his commentary is always interesting and insightful.

[@mietche]

Great Jacques Villeneuve, two worlds Hero ! Intelligent, strong ,and talented driver, always honest and charismatic . You miss to all "real" F1 fans .

[@tjcadotte37]

Great Interview! This changed my opinion on Jacgues a lot. I respect that he speaks his mind when he feels he needs to, and I had no idea he was such a cool dude! lmao Hes an OG gamer and a World Champion.

[@391angus]

Started watching these podcasts and they’re top class. As soon as I saw this one I immediately hoped he’d bring up Jock Clear. My dad told me recently that one of his best mates at Heriot Watt university was Jock Clear(They graduated in 85 but Jock did a 2yr masters on carbon fibre technology and finished in 87). He told me a story of when he was in his last year of uni, his Ford Cortina got stolen. When he got it back he started taking an alternator cable with him whenever he parked it. The same thieves found it again and, having realised what my Dad had done, went and nicked the same cable off another Cortina (my dads must’ve been very lucrative) and used said cable to, start and, steal the car again. Police found it a couple days later and Jock gave my Dad a lift up to the Police station in his immaculate Lancia Delta and, just before my Dad got out, Jock offered my Dad his baseball bat to possibly help with the “interrogation”. Last time they spoke was at a speakers event for successful Heriot Watt graduates at some point in the late 80s/90s.

[@bhavishshah2415]

The part about Leclerc,Vettel and Kimi makes so much sense,what a legend, I wish i could watch Jacques drive in Formula 1!

[@armingumny1445]

Jacques is a great character - and was right concerning Ferrari‘s Future ! He was Quick and he is really intelligent!

[@wf1g]

This guy is GOLD

[@KatschingAUT]

I love Jaques. Yeah, people hate on him because he is easy to hate on. But I love his directness and character. And to all saying he sucks: well, become World Champ, Indy 500 and Indycar Series champion in your life.

[@paulallen8109]

"People" are either stupid Millennials who never save him race, butthurt Schumacher fans who aren't content with their deity having 7 titles but still cry and whine he didn't have 8 or 9, and the worst of all - the still butthurt middle-aged fans who still haven't gotten over their idol lost a title 20 years ago. All in all a bunch of "lovely people".

[@gasgano55]

And he finished second at LeMans. He was this close.

[@BIV13]

One of the most interesting characters from F1, so refreshing to hear from him. That prediction of his about Ferrari - 2 years past and he was exactly right! F1 is desperately in need of personalities like his

[@ElectoneGuy]

He brought some great CART/IndyCar driving skills to F1.

[@paulconnelly4050]

I can remember when he entered F1. You just knew he was the real deal when he sat in that Williams FW18. Four wins in your debut season and finishing runner up and then to win the World Championship the following year. Incredible.

[@henrywhatzal4724]

So sad that Alonso retired :( One of the best drivers on the grid

[@davepastern]

what's this? We've agreed on 2 things in the space of a week!

[@shiny9219]

Henry whatzal Hi

[@landonbeamer1097]

I love how is Jacque never admitted Michael Schumacher was the fastest driver he's ever raced against, he only said he was the fiercest driver

[@tomwells8093]

I think a lot of people think that way. Very hard to tell Michaels actually ability. I do think he is extremely talented but he cheated so much with illegal cars and had FIA and Ferrari stop other teams innovations by making up new rules to stop them. Michael was a very complete driver but his ultimate speed may not be as quick as someone like Hakkinen, Villeneuve or Montoya. May be more like a Vettel who will dominate only with the right circumstances

[@tomwells8093]

Villeneuve needs a front end car. 96 Williams was way too stable and more prone to understeer than oversteer. Hes a ballsy racer and needs a car he can throw around. Just like all the other real racers: Senna, Schumacher, Alesi, Montoya etc. When they can't have the front end be the main priority they can't perform at their best. They obviously can adapt to other cars but with those front end cars they can destroy everyone. 1997 was way more to his liking and he showed what he can do. Even in his BAR days if he was in a top team he would have been challenging for titles. If he accepted McLarens offer he definitely would have taken at least one title off Hakkinen.

[@driver46]

I was so happy when he came to F1 , I was watching his carrier in Indy car and I new he will be great in F1. He made F1 exciting again for first time after Senna's death .

[@ErikGPL]

I would love to see a episode with Sir Jackie Stewart! Any chance of that?

[@MastaMS21]

He was always one of the most interesting people to hear about. His way of thinking and telling story is always a pleasure. He had to be in this podcast one day, for sure :)

[@brunomantovaneli6076]

I disagree. He's a teacher's pet who approves every stupid decision issued by the FIA. I'd prefer Niki Lauda, but unfortunately he's having serious health problems

[@leewat9068]

Yes :D

[@jayrusty2012]

@@brunomantovaneli6076 STFU you pleb!

[@onetimeuse12]

JV is a real dude. 100% honest. Tough to disagree with him when he talks like this.

[@Agrover112]

It's really wonderful how he symbolises and connects skiing with F1/3

[@davidlestrade9617]

Wow listen to 46.00 Jacques comments on Ferrari have rung so true 2 years later

[@VehicleValhalla]

We need an Alonso tribute video!

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Yeah. Lets show Jarno Trulli and Hamilton destroying him in his PRIME. Keep Quiet. The Spaniard is finished and overrated.

[@alvaro9830]

Ciaron Smith you are just blind

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Have fun in IndyCar loser.

[@rodrrico]

Jacques is so right, F1 was 100% better in his day. Hard for kids these days to understand what the sport used to be.

[@sarwendah1]

Love the interview. Amazing that Jacques is still racing. Love the way of being straightforward in answering questions, very critical and thoughtful. Respect.

[@thetrollapocalypse]

Holy shit! He read a book. Impressive insight from the interviewer. I'm sure everyone at the paddock is stunned.

[@SnowPowerz]

What a interesting story! Thought I would Hate it at first, but it turns out he is a really interesting guy. And the carrer he have had is insane. Even though I don´t agree with most of what he says, I enjoyed this podcast alot.

[@williamstephens9945]

I always look forward to hearing an interview with Villeneuve... agree with him or not, he speaks his mind.

[@racergavino7274]

Completely agree with Jacques on this one. I am 14 years old, and I live in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, AKA middle of no where. I feel so much passion for this sport, and my ultimate dream would be to race. Because of where I live though I’d need to start when I’m older, unfortunately that’s not really a possibility anymore, and even then I don’t have millions to blast on a racing career. I’ve only driven karts a few times and I’m already faster than my dad, so I at least have some talent, racing is just not a realistic goal anymore.

[@RyanHellyer]

My favourite driver! I love the bluntness and honesty. We have similar interests too.

[@master-kq3nw]

He was very fast 1997 .great driver

[@Everett02]

I want an interview with Kimi Raikkonen because I want to count how many times he says BWOAH.

[@mclarenjohnf1]

He knows it was Craig Pillock that said they would win the first race he was their. Wow Pillock used emotional blackmail on Jacques.

[@paulallen8109]

Craig Pollock ruined his career.

[@Jejking]

What are you referring to?

[@nigelmurphy6761]

@@paulallen8109 he did. Jacques should never have left Williams when he did.

[@GrampatheGamer]

Thanks for the interview Jacques...it was very interesting indeed. I really enjoyed watching you race.... and also enjoy watching old races your father raced in as well. Its great to have some insight into the F1 world from behind the scenes. Again thanks!

[@ciaronsmith4995]

He is SPOT ON about Raikkonen. Kimi Raikkonen is a legend of F1, and absolutely amazing at car development, (unlike Alonso). 2018 Ferrari is not fast by a fluke. It only makes sense to resign the Iceman for at least one more season. The best podcast yet.

[@mgecko2959]

I disagree. If Kimi is so good in developing the car why is he getting beaten by his teammates every single year at Ferrari? And if he really is so important for car development then they should make him test driver and give the seat to someone who will be able to compete with Merc and Vettel. It makes no sense to make car 0.1sec faster thanks to Kimi's influence and then lose 0.2sec of race pace because Kimi cant drive faster.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Enough. His feedback is supernatural. He is like a musician with perfect pitch, but it can work against you to be such a perfectionist. Giving feedback benefits BOTH drivers if its good. Kimi hates these Pirelli tyres and is screwed by Ferrari's clear favoring of Vettel in strategies. Prime Kimi is the fastest driver I have ever seen, he is close to 40 now, so you really have no clue what you are talking about.

[@aidankeogh5350]

MajicGecko PMPL Go through past years of F1. Red Bull had Webber, Mercedes had Rosberg and Ferrari have two drivers capable of car development. Ferrari can win the drivers championship this year because both drivers give good feedback on how to improve the car.

[@mgecko2959]

Ciaron Smith oh I completely agree that Kimi in his prime was an absolute beast. Problem is his prime was 2004-2008 with slight bit of It back in 2013 but that was 5-14 years ago and now days he isn't the same Kimi. Now Ferrari screwing him over I can agree on but also Kimi is not doing himself any favours by being constantly slower than Seb. When you cant compete for constructors you have to focus on WDC and cant blame Ferrari they favour better, faster and more consistent driver that actually is in his prime over little burned out slower and less consistent veteran. Now when it comes to giving feedback on the car im sure Kimi is great source of information for Ferrari but it doesn't mean he is the only one capable of doing so. The car is build under Seb and it is his feedback which is most important and like I said before Kimi can do the same job for Ferrari as reserve/test driver without slowing the team in the races. So him being almost 40 is my exact point, he isn't the same Kimi and apparently all he has for the team right now is feedback which is still less important than Seb's.

[@mgecko2959]

Aidan Keogh are you suggesting that Webber or Rosberg were irrelevant or not important for Mercedes and RBR for car development? Let me tell you how wrong you are. When Vettel joined RBR it was already 2nd best team on the grid. He had absolutely zero impact on how well this 2009 car was developed where Webber was. 2010 car wasn't exactly build of Vettels feedback either. Team started work on that car in early stages if 2009 where Vettel was barely familiar with the car and most of the feedback was coming from Webber. Considering that car didn't change that much between 2010-2013 I would say Webber had overall much bigger impact on how that 4 time championship car was developed than Vettel. Simular with Mercedes, Hamilton joined in 2013 and at that stage team was already building 2014 car mostly of what they had from Rosberg and Schumacher as well. Impact that Lewis had on that beast of 2014 car wasnt big and compare to Rosberg it was minimal.

[@tom.mcnamara]

Who else is sad about Alonso leaving F1?

[@marshalljwtc1069]

Realy sad, best driver on grid leaving

[@davepastern]

me. Even though I'm a Hamilton fan, I'd have loved to see nando get a top line drive instead of retire.

[@marshalljwtc1069]

mrtheoden He always fell out 2010 rarri but fell out. And won championship

[@davepastern]

top drivers are well...selfish...no harm in that in a sport.

[@najimlatif1383]

Thomas McNamara my brother cry because he stops his career here

[@manuilchavez1899]

My favorite episode so far. Fantastic!

[@malenasipala9477]

It's always a pleasure to listen to a true man like Jacques Villenueve

[@Super123456789Kuba]

I actually did not expect JV being quite geeky with liking Video Games and being into Vintage Computers... That fact was actually fascinating.

[@rkakaash]

@46:00 Villeneuve predicted ferrari's future..

[@DoggedJoe]

Every single one of these has been amazing. Thank you :)

[@aykay6778]

This guy is interesting and it is just fate how his career pand out. Good luck Champ, a champion in f1 nontheless, respect him.

[@ScottyAUS781]

Topics - From the description (also more usable for mobile platforms) 6:25 - His father’s influence on his career and the character traits he inherited from him 15:10 - Stealing Damon Hill’s dinner and destroying Heinz-Harald Frentzen in and out of the car 36:04 - His peroxide blonde hair and why he wasn’t a rebel - just someone with strong beliefs 43:50 - Which of the current grid is most like him and why Kimi Raikkainen deserves to keep his Ferrari drive 46:40 - Alonso’s future and why he should go to Indycar

[@cereal-killer4455]

15:40 That was amazing to listen to about Frentzen, the reason why I keep subscribed to this channel.

[@TheGabman234]

I can't believe how on the money he was with his Ferrari comments....

[@Samoss13]

Jacques we love you. You are a legend. Rendez-vous au prochain virage avec Julien Fébreau

[@andrisvids]

Honest, and smart guy! Love him.

[@janityni9004]

JV was right: "Put young cub next to Vettel, hi will eat him alive. Either you will destroy the young cub or it will end in tears and whole team will end up going slower in 2 years.. "

[@SirHRDking]

Williams number 1

[@TheCarty]

Heel Race Driver I get the reference. The only driver out of the lot.

[@James-dx9ho]

Williams worst driver pre 2000

[@Pal42_]

Heel Race Driver number 10*

[@-BuddyGuy]

He had some weird deal with the rights to his name so Formula 1 97 couldn't use it and had to call him Williams Number 1, even in Murray Walker's commentary.

[@SirHRDking]

Hes a Canadian as well so are you his buddy guy friend?

[@olivercraig3056]

I am hooked on your interviews so Romane and EJ plus now on Jaque ! Keep them comming 🏆

[@vedranpevec4483]

Great interview. Never been fan of Jacques but now I hear that He is very realistic and direct.

[@EricScottgarbage]

I love seeing Jacques Villeneuve's comments whenever I'm reading up on F1 news. Even if I disagree with some things he says, his honesty is refreshing. In this PC- commie- snowflake- age, hearing someone speak their mind without filters, is rare.

[@adentissa]

The French broadcast of F1 weekends are commented by Jacques, and it's always a pleasure because he is honest and sometime rough. Even if I can't agree with him all the time, he has a knowledge of the inside of F1 that watchers don't have.

[@akarilotube]

I used to not care for him much but he is constantly growing on me.

[@thisisfaka]

I used to have Michael as the best of my childhood, but now as I grew up just realize how much have in common with this guy.. he's top for me, with michael ahead the likes of hakkinen

[@lespaz1197]

My hero Jacques!

[@HemiMike]

That was a good show! Learned a bit more about how much Graig Pollock was a smock!

[@Jabador93]

Villeneuve ❤️

[@crystalracing4794]

Outstanding interview with Villeneuve

[@hondaaccord605]

Respect Jacques !!!

[@pedropt10]

Great interview, a genuine and passionate race driver.

[@w00t3r]

Great podcast despite the premature ejaculator comments. Listen first, then comment. Unless, of course, your childish biases disable you.

[@awepen1596]

I agree with him.we should make our way to racing,not buying our way in !

[@dimifisher]

Very interesting man, nice interview

[@somah1470]

In the 1990's there were a lot of real different character, Jacques, Mika, Michael, Eddie, Nigel, Ayrton, etc. Dreamyears

[@indranigomes9874]

If F1 reads comments like they say they do: 1) Can you make the Director's Cut/Race Edits of races again (the ones with music). They were really well done (but I only want them if we can have both the director's cut and highlights). 2) Can you reintroduce split screen to the F1 games. I know these requests are a bit lame but I loved these.

[@dawnnaomi7907]

What a great interview.

[@1988Carlsberg]

Brilliant stuff from Villeneuve.

[@sarwendah1]

Love the interview.

[@tadhg1959]

I enjoyed this interview more than I thought I would.

[@tom.mcnamara]

It’s a real shame that we won’t have Fernando Alonso on the grid anymore

[@marshalljwtc1069]

Yes i agree

[@abdulahad04]

hopefully we'll have him on beyond the grid...

[@DINHO-tq8pg]

me

[@xviii2244]

Thomas McNamara His own fault, Alonso burned too many bridges

[@VehicleValhalla]

Yeah I'm really sad but it can also lead to new opportunities in the future. I made a video about it on my channel. It's called 'What now for Alonso and Mclaren after he retired from F1?"

[@whachyagonnado]

jaques father is my racing idol the best ever