Jacques Villeneuve
- January 4, 2024
- Race Car Driver
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jacques Villeneuve |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 9, 1971(1971-04-09) |
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| Birth City | Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Jacques Villeneuve Biography
| Name | Jacques Villeneuve |
| Birthday | Apr 9 |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Place Of Birth | Canada |
| Home Town | Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Parents | Gilles Villeneuve, Joann Villeneuve |
| Spouse | Camilla Lopez , Johanna Martinez |
| Children(s) | Joakim Villeneuve, Jules Villeneuve |
Jacques Villeneuve is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on April 9, 1971 in Canada, Saint-Jean-Sur- Richelieu, Canada. French-Canadian who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1995 and the Formula 1 championship in 1997.
He had the small role as a race car driver in the 2001 Sylvester Stallone action movie Driven.
The title went down to the final round in Jerez. Villeneuve came out as the Drivers World Champion in only his second season. But the race was remembered for a highly controversial collision between himself and title rival Michael Schumacher. As Villeneuve passed Schumacher at the Dry Sac corner on the 48th lap, the German turned into the Canadian’s car; leaving Villeneuve with a damaged sidepod. Villeneuve recovered however and took third place while Schumacher retired. The FIA deemed Schumachers actions deliberate and thus disqualified him from the Championship.
Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve OQ (French pronunciation: [ʒɑk vilnœv] ; born April 9, 1971) is a Canadian professional auto racing driver and amateur musician. Villeneuve currently competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, driving the #5 car for FEED Vict Racing in the EuroNASCAR PRO class. He is the son of Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, and is the namesake of his uncle, who was also a racer. Villeneuve won the 1995 CART Championship, the 1995 Indianapolis 500 and the 1997 Formula One World Championship, making him only the third driver after Mario Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi to achieve such a feat. As of 2019, no other Canadian has won the Indianapolis 500 or the Formula One Drivers’ title.
His son Jules was born in November 2006. He married his second wife Camilla Lopez in 2012.
Jacques Villeneuve Net Worth
| Net Worth | $50 Million |
| Source Of Income | Race Car Driver |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jacques Villeneuve is one of the richest Race Car Driver from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jacques Villeneuve 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He grew up in a family of race car drivers.
He recorded a music album, but it sold less than 1,000 copies in North America.
Villeneuve was one of several celebrity Canadians who carried the Olympic flag into Vancouver Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 21st Winter Olympic Games. He also carried the Olympic torch.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Jacques Villeneuve height 5 ft 6 in Jacques weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jacques Villeneuve Dating?
According to our records, Jacques Villeneuve married to Camilla Lopez , Johanna Martinez. As of December 1, 2023, Jacques Villeneuve’s is not dating anyone.
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Villeneuve competed in the Italian Formula Three series from 1989 through 1991, but failed to make an impression.
Facts & Trivia
Jacques Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Jacques Villeneuve celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.
During the 1993 season, Villeneuve took seven pole positions and five race victories from the 15 races. However, a few crucial driving errors cost him the series title and so finished his debut season third in the standings.
When did Jacque Villeneuve retire?
In 2005, after a year as a substitute driver, he drove a full season for the Swiss-based Sauber team, and in 2006 he completed a half-season before being replaced. He retired from F1 racing that year. Villeneuve subsequently turned to stock-car racing in the United States and sports-car racing in Europe.
What happened Gilles Villeneuve?
Forty years ago today, Gilles Villeneuve lost his life after colliding with Jochen Mass during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. The story of his Ferrari team’s tumultuous 1982 Formula 1 season, which also included career-ending injuries for Villeneuve’s team-mate Didier Pironi, has been told many times.
Who is Villeneuve wife?
Wife
How old was Jacques Villeneuve when he won?
In 1995, aged 24 , he became the youngest winner of both the famed Indianapolis 500 race and the IndyCar championship.
What does Villeneuve mean?
Villeneuve is a French surname based on a toponym that means New City or New Town. Variations include: de Villeneuve or Devilleneuve, which means from New City / from New Town.