Gilles Villeneuve - a star too bright for the F1 galaxy

[@stevem2497]

The only racing driver who could drive a qualification lap on every lap of a race, regardless the condition of is car. In 100 years, we will still talk about him. For the others, I have doubts.

[@georgedanilov8898]

In F1, yes Not the only one racing driver though who always drove on the limit (and often beyond) Remembering Colin McRae kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHeyqoBngJimrcU

[@Drjfever]

Senna

[@nash5226]

Senna sempre

[@weallfollowmanutd]

Schumacher is the only other. Not Senna.

[@Jajeweet]

@@weallfollowmanutd Senna will too. His character and unfortunately his death won't be forgotten

[@Simonize41]

No one from Ferrari, really? I never knew that. How sad. Gilles, is, and always will be my racing hero. I was 14 when he died and I can still remember that fateful day and hearing the news. I cried and cried; I still cry over him 35 years later. Gilles Villeneuve - Passion, precision, perfection. I miss you very much. I hope I will see you in the next life. x

[@blacktoothfox677]

I know, right? They only ever look forward I guess... The queen can't attend funerals, as it is against the law to imagine her dead, and her being there would make some put 2+2 together. Maybe Ferrari carry the same absurd conceit. Absurd conceit is, after all, their thing...

[@horsepower523]

Tim Fox No one from mclaren attended the funeral either, even though Gilles started his career there. And no one from mclaren or williams attended Senna's funeral either. What do you have to say now, huh? At least Ferrari made a bronze statue of Gilles which stands in Maranello near the gates of Ferrari factory to this day and a street bearing Villeneuve's name is also in Maranello. Where is the statue of Senna near mclaren or williams factories? Talk about 'conceit' now, you dumbass. The absurd ignorance that you have is baffling.

[@clutch3615]

hexagon523 Couldn't have said it any better myself.

[@blacktoothfox677]

Humour, I guess, is either not your thing, or mine. SO FUCKING SORRY TO INSULT YOUR DEITIES. But, I love the sport, the drivers, the circuits, the show. With a few notable exceptions, the constructors are a bunch of complete fucking cunts. As amply demonstrated through history. I echo the sentiments of Gilles, Ayrton, and countless others. Am I wrong?!

[@horsepower523]

Tim Fox Awwh, did I hurt your feelings, gentle snowflake? Do you need a tissue? Waah waah...pathetic. lmao

[@redfurylanden4527]

The magic of Gilles Villeneuve, not racing for the Championship, not racing for the single Grand Prix, racing for the single turn, every turn on the edge of life and death not really knowing why or how, what do we live for, what do we race for, that's the feeling I've always got from looking into his eyes, those kid eyes, so honest and wild, like a buck coming out of the woods and staring into a racing track for the first time, every time the first time: "Is here where I truely belong? "

[@samy29987]

The majority of us probably didn't see him race, but we, in fact, can sense and appreciate the aura and the raw talent this man seemed to have in an era were motorsport was as risky as it could be. Salut Gilles, one of the best raw talents F1 has ever witnessed.

[@danieldravot341]

Of his six victories, I attended two . . .

[@marguskiis7711]

Crashed a lot and made stupid decisions. Lol

[@dazburnside7340]

Peter Windsor is a fantastic story teller

[@johntechwriter]

Like Murray Walker, Peter Windsor brings great personal integrity to a sport where, especially at the top, it is in short supply.

[@MrAyrtonsennaf1]

It's disgusting that no one from Ferrari or the fia went to his funeral

[@Fastbikkel]

Really?

[@jdmnsxr6820]

Zaid4585 McLaren didnt Attend sennas funeral. they arent the only ones man.

[@musicaddicted777]

are you fucking smoking, ron dennis was absolutely there...

[@hazy33]

Zaid4585 Ferrari (rightly) probably felt guilty for designing such a death trap.

[@jonhowland4985]

jdmnsxr 6 Prost was a pallbearer ffs...read a book for once

[@GioMarron]

If Gilles, or anyone from the Villenueve family, could see this, they’d be immensely proud. Passionate without being pretentious, honest without being arrogant and very moving. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and it done a great driver, who too few who support F1 know a thing about, proud.

[@thethirdman225]

Nice piece, very well written and presented. I have only one quibble: I have never believed that Gilles had Pironi in mind when he went out on that last lap. He was 100% a professional racing driver. The only thing he would have been thinking about was getting the most out of that lap. There was no room for anyone else in the cockpit, literally or figuratively. If there was then he had no business being in that car or any other that day. I believe that Gilles was a human being like any other and that he made mistakes, like at Silverstone in 1981 when he took out half the leaders at Woodcote. He showed his ability to drive mistake free at Jarama but that didn't mean he wouldn't do it again. But the treachery and betrayal theme sells him short. I remember the day he died. I emerged from my bedroom late on Sunday morning and I saw my 18 year-old sister standing in the kitchen doorway. She was crying. Then she told me what happened. With Gilles dead and Pironi (whom I actually liked) apparently maimed, I gave up watching F1 at the end of the year and have never gone back. Those years from 1980-82 remain for me a golden age. With the exception of the sixties, I don't think cars ever looked better. The races were riveting. I have watched the replays time and again. But my favourite is still the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix.Ten laps from the finish, Gilles could be seen manhandling that horrible Ferrari around the swimming pool with occasional lightning-quick twitch of opposite lock. All I could think was "Don't bin it now". Then Alan Jones, who had driven a superb race, had a fuel problem and suddenly everything was very close. But how could an evil-handling turbo car win on that circuit? I don't believe anyone other than Villeneuve could have done that. He obeyed Lauda's First Commandment, "Thou shalt never give up, even when thou hast no chance". His most memorable races were in terrible cars. That's why everyone loved him. He put them in places they had no right to be. He did things with them nobody else could do. But it wasn't just his speed and car control. Jarama showed he was capable of driving flawlessly under enormous pressure. Already highly-regarded, he was now revered, a driver from another galaxy.

[@vlqlvlql7278]

Le Québécois Gilles Villeneuve, un grand de chez nous

[@wessfulton644]

I saw him racing snowmobiles when I was a kid in Michigan. Gilles Villeneuve and I think a brother were at Imay City with their Allouette race sleds and I believe Gilles won every heat of every class he entered. To see his cat-like reflexes getting off the line was incredible and I knew then as did everyone at this race venue that we had witnessed a driver unlike any other we would ever see. He was destined for greatness and was. RIP Gilles Villeneuve

[@Mr037rally]

Salut Gilles

[@easternwoods4378]

Did Gilles have his harness on? The way he was ejected makes me wonder

[@justinbaskin5283]

Gilles is most definitely a hero, and in my opinion, the greatest ferrari driver ever.

[@gougeonit]

I know it is a shoulda coulda woulda... But if he have had a decent chassis, I sure, most would agree, he would have won the Driver's Championship.

[@charles-antoinemartel-roy]

Schumacher's career was shrouded in controversies, from taking out Hill in 1994 to win the WDC, trying to take out Villeneuve in 1997, Team orders, and a generally unsportsmanlike behavior. He won a lot, but he wasn't the greatest.

[@Kanterneit]

Above all, Ayrton Senna is the greatest of all time, simply no one can could level him.

[@Kanterneit]

Playlister Livery Studio Senna is still ahead of everyone irrespective of figures and statistics

[@Kanterneit]

Playlister Livery Studio Still Senna is the best whatever is the criteria of comparison

[@kevinscribner42]

I think the true testament to Gilles' greatness is the enduring legacy of his legend. Here we are 36 years after his passing, and he is remembered as fondling by his fans (both new and old) as he was in his prime. Watching the amazing footage of him drifting the Ferrari around in his "All or nothing" style sends chills down my spine.

[@cc6722]

The only sport I ever followed, the only driver I think to this day that had all the skills that many wish they had. A drifter before drifting was even a thing. A true mechanic. Knowing even more than his mechanics. A pure natural. A true pilot. He could of driven a lawn more to a podium finish. A hometown hero yesterday, today and always. Cried like a baby when he passed away. And I still cry (as I write this) to this day when ever I think of him.. Salut Gilles.

[@PB1776Politics]

Watch him race the Moto-Ski twin track in Waldheim Sask in 1980. His last snowmobile race, he hadn’t told Ferrari that he was racing sleds in Canada and they were not impressed. But he loved racing snowmobiles. It was part of his DNA and Norther Quebec life.. We saw him dominate with Skiroule and Allouette and he raced like he raced Cars .. Win or Crash.. and always exciting

[@PB1776Politics]

RIP Gilles.. his last snowmobile race Waldheim March 1981 was the last weekend our race group had him in the pits.. against Ferrari’s instruction he brought the first Moto Ski Twin Track out and I was a marvel of Bombardier Race Department Engineering ( even thought only 2 were built for each Ski Doo and Moto Ski) he may have been humble in F1 but he was a MONSTER COMPETITOR with the sleds...

[@elisabethmontsalvy]

Gilles non era umile nella F1...per noi era il pilota piu veloce e fantastico di sempre...il piu' amato, piu' ricordato, unico e immortale, magico e indimenticabile. Gilles forever💯✨

[@skeggysteve]

Thanks for that Peter. I know someone that meet and spent time with Gilles at the time and they have nothing but love for him. I always refer to him as the fastest driver to ever to driver a race car. Some drive a race car but some are racing drivers.

[@astrafalustre8259]

Beautiful and well deserved tribute to our dear "GIL". Fastest driver ever and a man of his word. Legend, forever.

[@ronknox3376]

Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much Peter.

[@catm4403]

The perfect archetype of a valiant racing driver. A code of honor which I also recognized in Mika Häkkinen. Salut Gilles!

[@ddelaney712]

I found F1 after Gilles passed away. 1985, if anyone is curious. The first race I watched, the Portuguese gp. Won by my hero, Senna. Whom as everyone knows also passed in 1994. I heard all about Gilles and his bravery and commitment. But something else he had that is being forgotten, his integrity. He could have nicked a few races from Jody Sheckter. His team mate. Something that is definitely missing in today's world. But he did not. Never forgotten that, and I hope it leads to some other people to find out more about this wonderful human being. And before anyone asks, he let him because he had a full understanding of exactly how fast he was compared to others so he knew he was a lot faster. But he wanted to make sure that the team, ferrari, got maximum points. Something to think about I'm sure.

[@rogerdavis7450]

Thank You Peter for this tribute to Gilles. Very well done. As my friend said "Quite touching toward the end."

[@sarwendah1]

The late Gilles is always one of my Heroes in F1.So sad that no one from Ferrari and FIA attended the funeral.😢 Thank you for uploading the video.

[@martinradcliffe4798]

It was like losing a brother the day he died. F1 was never remotely the same for me after that day. A nice little tribute- well done.

[@elisabethmontsalvy]

Lo stesso vale per me, con Gilles la F1 ha perso il fascino di un pilota unico, impavido, umano e carismatico...nessuno come Gilles, solo Jim Clark....mitico pilota dei anni 60.💯💖✨

[@SuperStrik9]

Gilles is a Canadian legend.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

The most talented of them all

[@martinkayes9886]

Gilles - the true spirit of racing. Dijon 1979 is etched in my memory as is 1981 Jarama. What a fantastic review. RIP

[@flightmaster999]

That was the most amazing race I've ever seen. Arnoux & Villeneuve fighting like their lives depended on it, passing each other so many time with tires touching! And all that "just" for second place. You barely saw the race leader during the broadcast. lol! Amazing stuff!

[@jasonworks1362]

Tremendous piece Peter! Salut Gilles

[@HSRrep]

Gilles was the greatest talent the motor racing world has had the privilege to witness. Such a shame he never got the title he deserved. As Jacque Laffite said at Watkins Glen '79 " he's on another level"

[@michaelconvery8871]

11 seconds faster than anyone else there in the pouring rain...11 Seconds!!

[@drummingriffin]

One true hero, RIP Gilles

[@jeanfrancoiscote5246]

Gilles un Québécois un vrai avec du chien et du courage . Salut Gilles !

[@johntechwriter]

Thank you, Peter, for this thoughtful retrospective on Gilles Villeneuve's brilliance and his fraught, far-too-short career. As in life, so much in motorsport comes down to luck. And with F1 you need to factor in Machiavellian maneuvering off the track as well as on. And the idiotic rules. And the slow drivers who won’t give way and keep getting hired for yet another season. Gilles had charisma easily the equal of James Hunt, and natural talent to rival Ayrton Senna, but he just didn’t have the luck when he needed it. In Canada where I’m from, he was a living legend - and for all of us who followed his career, and that of his son Jacques, his spirit lives on.

[@mikeybauer1912]

As always, Peter Winsor dazzles us. What a performance. Oh how I miss him on F1 weekends. A master. Thank you Sir

[@dewigriffiths3775]

An amazing tribute to an incredible driver. Thank you Peter and Autosport.

[@chriswright5016]

The most spectacular driver I ever had the privilege of watching. Unforgettable. Unique. Still much missed, hence I returned to this video once again.

[@davidwan247]

I don’t recall if it was Murray Walker or Sam Posey (or maybe someone else) who said this, but there’s a story about watching Gilles reversing his Ferrari through the pit lane at not insignificant speed after a practice session. The description was that it was watching someone drive through an obstacle course, but backwards, and using only the tiny wing mirrors to navigate with. For some reason, that story always stayed with me. Villeneuve has always been my favourite driver.

[@frankesposito5008]

At the time, I was 22, and will never forget that fateful day in 1982. I can clearly remember sitting at the kitchen table, building a 1/24 scale replica of the Ferrari 312T he and Carlos Reuteman drove prior to the 1982 season. Suddenly, my mother ran in to tell me the devastating news, that Gilles has died during a practice/qualifying session at Zolder. I was speechless, it was as though a close family member had been taken from us. I was in attendance at that epic formula Atlantic event in Trois Riviers Quebec, where he so impressed James Hunt, and the likes. I was also in attendance at Mosport Park Ontario, for his first formula One event with team Ferrari. Most Canadians are known for their love of Hockey, and the favourite team they follow. My favourite national hero always was, and will be Gilles Villeneuve! 🇨🇦 🏆🍾☝️ 🏁 🏎💭 🏳

[@rockinyouallnight]

Great video! Thanks for the upload! Long live the memory of the great Gilles Villeneuve!

[@benhuot6852]

he was little, and he was big also, I am 53 and he was my hero at the time... he was also from the same street i lived in

[@PointyTailofSatan]

Villeneuve and Senna. Both died far too young.

[@thomazfdias3367]

Jules Bianchi...

[@gijs.22]

PointyTailofSatan every driver who died in f1 where too young

[@johntechwriter]

Both were like comets streaking across the heavens - so brilliant, and so quickly gone. There is nothing romantic about dying young.

[@gfob1]

True

[@gfob1]

Villeneuve and Senna were the most talented F-1 drivers. Shame on Ferrari and FIA for not showing up at Gilles funeral!!

[@chmateus]

Great review Peter!!! Let's hope, we can see a lot of this kind of memories & reports !!

[@ConfusionCircle]

This was fantastic!

[@kamalirvanipour9401]

What a great and moving tribute for a great man from an equally great observer and reporter of the sport, only Peter Winsdor can convert the mundane to a significant detail to narrate and emphasis the greatness of Gilles Villeneuve, and by definition set Gilles Villeneuve apart from the others, so much so, that by the end of video, there is only one Socratic conclusion, Gilles Villeneuve - A star too bright for the F1 galaxy Thanks Peter , the prose is almost celestial in places

[@horsepower523]

A great man, great racer, and a great Ferrari legend. He was simply too fearless and too fast for his own good. RIP Gilles

[@chris681975]

hexagon523 and no one from ferrari went to his funeral that says it all about ferrari

[@horsepower523]

Chris chris It was too painful for Ferrari to go there. Enzo always loved Gilles like his own son, that's a well known fact. You jumping to dumb conclusions says it all about you.

[@blacktoothfox677]

And your jumping on Chris' comment with such a foul mouth says it all about you.

[@horsepower523]

Tim Fox Your idiotic reply contributed absolutely nothing to this comment thread. The only reason you posted this comment is that you're butthurt because I told you off in another comment thread. Now you're furious and steaming like a kettle lol. Get over it, loser.

[@lamwow8536]

Ferrari didn't show out of respect, not to take any attention away from Gilles and his family.

[@mathieumarion9929]

Other bits of his legend : third place at the 1981 Canadian Grand Prix with no front spoiler, and a win at Jarama in the same year with a slower car but holding off 4 cars that finished within a second behind him.

[@raymondtremblay489]

Thanks, he was, and is still my hero !!!!

[@carycwilliams]

I met him as a child back in the late 70's, I'll never forget hearing about the accident and watching it on TV, or was replayed over and over again. I knew Jacques as a child before he drove, the family was more or less secluded for a few years in and around the Quebec city area. Gilles skill was one within the car, he was the car, and he could feel the car as if it was a life entity. He was driver safety technology before it existed, computer like instincts. The driver in front of him made a block that shouldn't have happened, his lack of awareness caused the accident that claimed one of the best pure drivers in the history of motorsports.

[@luckey4980]

In all fairness, it has to be said that Enzo supported the family financially, and made generous arrangements for them. Enzo was also very much affected by Gilles' death, even though he refused to talk of it. He saw Gilles more like a Son....and was extremely fond of him. I think everyone was shocked that day. When I heard the news I had to go out. it really affected me, as he was not only an amazing Racer, but also such a straightforward and honest guy. Rest well Gilles.

[@saqlesaoul223]

so proud to be a quebecer him and his son putted us on them map like no one could have

[@vtm914]

In his book I read that at the end of a parade lap he would speed up then lock up his brakes over his grid spot then back up. This would lay down a patch of rubber for a quicker launch.

[@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245]

Thank you for this video. Forza Gilles

[@c10wiremantawwallace13]

I was at the Long Beach F1 race and Gilles Villeneuve was amazing to watch because he just never gave up fighting for the lead. At the time Niky Lauda was my favorite driver but that all changed after Long Beach in 1978. Such a great loss when he passed away, but he died doing what he loved and there isn't a better way to go. Watching that crash still brings tears to my eyes. Forever missed.

[@sarwendah1]

Remembering Gilles. Respect. Such a tragic loss😭

[@really296]

I found out about giles two years ago, all i can say. legendary

[@JohnBoy4428]

Bravo Gilles Bravo!!!

[@invictus3598]

Gilles villaneuve was an exceptionally talented F1 driver. A tragic loss of a rising star, who destined to be a F1 World Champion. He will always be missed and never forgotten. May he Rest in Peace.

[@hmdwgf]

Wow. That story about the Jarama track marshals running for cover every time he went through the quick corners because the Ferrari handled so badly is epic.

[@bryanjohnston5355]

Gilles was an amazing driver reading a copy of Autosport of him winning the 1979 Long Beach GP ( my dad who didnt like motor racing brought home the magazine from work someone must have given him this ) i started watching F1 racing on the BBC 1/2 hr replay late on Sunday and quickly i became a Gilles fan and a fan of F 1 racing which im still a fan of to this day

[@crusherbmx]

Good stuff on a Canadian hero.

[@digoheliservice]

For me, Gilles is the best driver of all times. I hope that where they are now there is a circuit. Gilles, Ayrton, Jim clarck and some others are having a great time.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

if that place exist he is touching wheels with Fangio in sweeping fast curves

[@ORMA1]

. After my love for Gilles, I liked a lot Senna, until Gp Estoril 1988, when, at the end of the first lap, he made a bad maneuver against Prost. I dislike unfair driver, even they are the fastest of universe

[@ORMA1]

@Flame Resistant Troll thank you🙋my friend!

[@ORMA1]

@Flame Resistant Troll wonderful video! ....I suggest, also, last 30' gp Montreal 1981, rain & spoiler...... spoiler???

[@ORMA1]

@Flame Resistant Troll ...a little musical hommage: My students play a traditional song...🙋 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmOlnpZ8gMiVqc0

[@johnnylightning203]

There have been legends all thru F1's history, but Gilles was head and shoulders above them all! He had everything it took to win: the speed, the guts and needless to say, fearlessness. I'll miss him forever

[@ryanwenzlick9185]

Wow, all I can say is wow. Thanks for making this video, any modern day want to be driver could learn a thing or two here.

[@MrJoeruggiero]

It was Villeneuve' and his swashbuckling driving that turned me on to F1 in the late 70's. To this day he remains my favorite driver. I wish today's F1 could go back that spectacular style of driving. Safety rules, which I get, but those days watching Villeneuve are very much missed.

[@stepparentingmadeeasy]

In Maranello it is murmured that he could leave tire marks on a paper sheet against the wall…without touching the wall. A legend if you ask me.

[@OKWqc]

Merci! Salut Gilles!

[@moniquelee3623]

"The sport is more important than anything. More important than any of the people in it. Of course I say what I think. I always have, even if it upsets people like Ecclestone and Balestre. Why should I be afraid of them? The fans aren't here to see politicians and manipulators. They're here to see Alain and Mario and Carlos and me. I am very secure in my feelings about racing. I make a lot of money from it, but one thing I can tell you for sure: if the money disappeared overnight, I would still be in racing, because I love it. The entrepreneurs would be gone." Gilles Villeneuve

[@normand.6388]

I was at his funeral in Berthieville. Thousands and thousands of Fans(mostly Québécois) standing in line spread over many streets, waiting to see their IDOL for the last time. Gilles did more for the Quebec nation than any politician. In Italy,the ``TIFOSI``made a bronze statue of their race car HERO,GILLES VILLENEUVE. Gilles was not like other F1 racers.He was a spectacular driver; a fantastic ``SHOWMAN`` who gave the public what they wanted. WE miss you GILLES!

[@normand.6388]

Thank you very much,indeed! You did a very informative and human portrait of the too short career of Gilles Villeneuve. GOOD JOB! Thanks again. Norm

[@ricardojuricic9027]

thanks for the video!👏 though miss some comment on those Gille's magical moments like driving in the rain especially when the front air deflector covered his visibility saludos = cheers

[@capricornblackstar3618]

Without doubt a star that shines until today and always will brighten🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@Mr18000rpm]

Those who saw Gilles drive know he was "The Best"!

[@robertopiedimonte2078]

Don't know if you are or just remembering Gilles, such a modest man with so many quality, push me hard to say: poetry !!! You are right, Villeneuve was a star that put others stars and the whole galaxy in the shadow of his light. Whatever god is in charge may bless him

[@po917k]

Thank you, Peter. What a wonderful tribute.

[@1BCamden]

1981 Jarama, 126CK all power not a drop of handling unless fully fuelled, fought off and won from seventh on the grid - true determination

[@elisabethmontsalvy]

La piu' bella gara di Gilles...

[@tvLAND3458]

The heartbeat thing is insane

[@chrisccc22]

PETER! I WAS A YOUNG CANADIAN BOY OF 12. MY FATHER WAS TAKING ME TO SEE MY FIRST FORMULA ONE RACE A FEW WEEKS AFTER HIS PASSING. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED THAT I COULD NOT SEE MY SHORT LIVED HERO. THE INNOCENCE OF A CHILD LEFT ME UNAWARE OF THE ANIMOSITY BETWEEN PIRONI AND GILLES. I WAS CHEERING FOR DIDIER THE WEEK AFTER BECAUSE I LOVED THE SCARLET CARS AND THEY ONLY FIELDED ONE UNTIL A REPLACEMENT FOR GILLES WAS FOUND. TOUCHING, MEMORABLE, AND WELL PUT TOGETHER PIECE PETER.

[@johnpound9724]

Thanks for the memories gilles

[@Keiphton27]

A mans man through and through. Shame that no one from Ferrari and the FIA didn’t attend his funeral…they should have imo. I hope his legacy remains strong and in the minds of F1 followers forever. I know it will in my mind. Wishing his family the best. Cheers.

[@artherkishore5067]

Wonderfully made documentary. The Ferrari and FIA story was a sand ending to such an excellent driver.

[@tommyauger6372]

salut Gilles tu sera toujours le plus grand .....

[@r7coo]

That was wonderful , thank you Peter

[@aguiristante]

I was there when he won in Montreal. Screaming with my buddy when the leading car broke down

[@SnowdriftBoy]

Brilliant film!! Thank you!

[@justmike1390]

He was brilliant to watch!

[@antoineagostini8329]

Inoubliable Gilles Villeneuve 🏁🇨🇦🏁

[@elisabethmontsalvy]

Nessuno come Gilles...ha lasciato un vuoto enorme nel cuore dei suoi tifosi...

[@VK3DGM]

a great tribute to a true F1 Legend....

[@stefaniefournier4117]

Wow well done tribute!

[@taforth]

Thanks for all those stories 👌

[@NickNZ]

Gilles still the greatest, if you put him in a car now, in his coffin he would still win.

[@igorbrezovic]

Thanks for that, Peter... Yeah, Gilles was the GOAT. Numbers say differently, but hardcore F1ans know better...

[@justinbarber5463]

Im not sure how he accomplised it eventually, but Jean Alesi persuaded Berger to give him the number 27 such is Alesi's adoration for Gilles. Alesi belonged back in the Gilles days of F1. Two gentlemen and pure racers. 27

[@vantoukqc4159]

''My father was pure, pure hart, honnest, totally sincere and he drove the same way.'' Melanie Villeneuve

[@MARSIPAANIOFKLT]

my idol

[@sergiovw1500]

no words, thanks.

[@marcelgirard5162]

F1 has never been the same since Gilles passed.

[@jacklaidlaw6097]

I wish I could have seen him race in person.

[@KevinCrishan98]

Great piece Peter. Do one about Bruce pls! Thanks for this.

[@jeanpaularseneault4080]

Gilles Villeneuve notre Champion Intrépide a nous les Québécois R I P Gilles tu seras toujours notre Champion de Formule.1 le plus aimé de la Scuderia Ferrari

[@keithlemoine7468]

very real compliments thank, I agree

[@grownjohnboy]

I am going to build a 1/20 scale tribute to his win in Canada. I love cars and he is my favourite driver of all time. Some day I will visit his grave in Berthierville.

[@davidcox6713]

i never got to see him race , but it show his greatest that it feels like i saw every race he did ! Legend d is a tag over used these days ,but Gilles Villeneuve is a true legend , he raced in an era when F1 was a real mans sport ,unlike today when it's all about health and safety and drivers whinging on the raido every 5 minutes, trying to get the other drivers into trouble !