Gilles Villeneuve, Racing Icon | 2019 Canadian Grand Prix
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2019
- Will Buxton looks back on the remarkable career of Canada's first motorsport superstar.
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Gilles Villeneuve is the proof that you don't need to be a F1 World Champion to become a legendary driver
Mattia Longhin ronnie peterson equally so
@@Eeter26 truth
Very true, but don't forget the original legend: Sterling Moss
Do you mean that all F1 champions are legendary?
I wouldn't agree.
I would say Gilles was indeed I cannot recollect any racedriver with such a sheer determination and passion. Racing for each lap and he preferred to fight for a position then a given win.
@@morfi3395 i didn't said that every F1 champion is a legendary driver. Be World Champion could help but it's not a guarantee
Such a handsome guy. Glad his son was able to win a title for the name.
@Roy Batty _not blood related_
@Mr. Handsome true
@@mercamia Jacques Villeneuve was actually blood related with Gilles Villeuve.
@@mercamia he's actually his son
@@pierrebrunel3155 No, they responded to a deleted comment. I think someone mentioned Jacques Villeneuve Sr., whom was the younger brother of Gilles. He too raced in CART until the early 90s just before Jacques Jr. arrived.
“My first wish would have been to get into racing, my second would have been to be in Formula 1. My third to drive for Ferrari...”
Salut Gilles ❤️
Said mostly everyone lol
_beware of the team strategist!_
@@DeeKay617 but fulfilled by few
@@DeeKay617 now maybe, but at the time he was one of the first to have said so !
@@phoenix0282 right so this guy this year was the 1st to say he wishes he drove in F1 for Ferrari ... yup yur right smh
We need a movie of this man !
Gilles and Senna are the Most Talented and Great Drivers of all time. Two great pilots who died to Fast...
Gilles sure would can beat Rosberg, Piquet, Lauda and Prost and would got a lot of WDCs and Senna could win at least two more WTC for him collection, two drivers that died without prove with numbers that they were two from the best drivers of all time, but we know that they were
If you no longer go for a gap.... you are no longer...blah blah blah
both of them were genius under rain condition.
@@GregBrownsWorldORacing shut up, mockery of senna
If only Gilles lived two more years, and made it to the legendary 1984 Monaco race where Senna and Bellof made themselves known, THAT would have been THE TITS
A true legend to the sport. R.i.p Gilles
I always get emotional talking about or seing images of Gilles. His story is so great and inspiring. I started watching F1 in 1997 (I had three years old at the time) because my father was following Jacques's career. I then learned about Gilles some years later when I was around 8 years old and since then he is my F1 hero.
Salut Gilles!
See my comment too, please. I searched a bit about why the circuit is called so. And now that I am knowing his history, it feels as if to me he's a very very close person who's lost, even though I'm from another country. One day I'm going to ensure I'm present at the circuit and attend an F1, just to remember him.
@@kevinfrederick378 Just saw your comment while I was rewatching the video lol! I understand! I'll read your comment! I wish you to go to Gilles Villeneuve circuit, it's a great atmosphere and so fun! Gilles forever the best!
I was only 11 years old in 79 when he was leading at Zandvoort and displayed his amazing skills on 4, 3 and finally 2 wheels.
From that moment, he was, still is and will be always my hero.
There was not much TV coverage in my country back then and had to do with few magazines only.
It was just only 19 years later, when I red his biography, that I fully understood WHY he is so special.
I have many books, cars, went to Montreal, sat in his 77 formula Atlantic car, went to the museum in berthierville.
The man can still touch me and also make emotional as he seemed to be so bitter and disappointed in the weeks before he died following the betrayal of Pironi.
Or when seeing the famous and beautiful Belgian documentary or when his son fulfilled and spoke the words, it has been accomplished.
That he is your hero while born in 97 touches me also.
Thanks for your nice post.
''To many, he remains the purest, most thrilling, most explosive talent ever to sit in a racing car.'' Nigel Roebuck
Yep! He is aquarium zodiac, lauda too! Aquariuns the BEST racer cara ALL time!!! YEAHHHH
For who he was, for how he drove, Sunday race was a slap to his memory, especially in a track named after him.
Salut, Gilles.
Best driver never to win a WDC.
And Stirling Moss
@@byFlorianOfficiel and Montoya!
Montoya : hold my beer
And Massa
FloSan Stirling Moss was truly the best to never win. I mean, he willingly gave up a championship that was easily his. If you look at his racing record, he pretty much finished on the podium in almost every motor race he ever entered. The guy was so damn fast.
I raced from 1985 to 1987 with the number 27 in homage to the only hero I have ever had...thank you for the wonderful memories..God bless you.
He was the best! My sports hero from the first time I saw him race at Watkins Glen in 1978. He pushed every lap to win no matter what place he was in, or how competitive his car was. Although he never won a championship, I still hold him above, Senna or Schumacher. Sats do not reflect heart or passion!
The only driver who challenge the laws of physic on every single lap of is career, no matter the conditions. RIP Gilles. You will forever remain the bravest of the brave.
As a Tifosi I am really fond of Gilles, I love Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Ayrton Senna, but for me Gilles is the Best Racing driver ever...
Tifosi is the pluar of tifoso
A real driver and legend, no crying on radio or interviews, no fia help for him, equal treatment with him teammates, bravery and no cheating.
Please subs for those who don't speak English
Phenomenal delivery mr Buxton that was a great hats off I'm sure he would have been thankful for the rememberance
I was a lifelong Ferrari fan. For one season, I wanted that Jacques Villeneuve's William to beat Schumacher. After that one year, I went back to support Ferrari. I actually believed that every true Ferrari fan should understand that.
Oh, we do
Gilles was a hero and a patriot
What an incredible Québécois racing driver!
Salut Gilles.
On t'aime!
He was the man, his car control, his passion, the guy was pushing every lap he didnt care if he was 1st or 8th, too crazy to be world champion, but that's what fans loved about him, he became a legend without winning a championship.
Salut Gilles
A name GILLES🌟 A LEGEND🏁 A LEGACY☝ A CHAMP🏆 A last name VILLENEUVE❤👍
Gilles and Ayrton were the biggest talents in F1 ever!! And humans!!!
if he raced today, he'd get a penalty every 10 laps
Those were the days.
Cannot be matched by the playstation kids of today.
@@morfi3395 yeah look at verstappen. literally every time he gets into a dual, there's contact.
@@sultanabran1 Lecrerc also got a similar style since Austria 2019
no, not with his legendary control.
@@sultanabran1 and so does Hamilton with “off the track u go” move
The best f1 racer ever. he pushed his car and him self to the limits never gave up no mater what I'm in honor that i am distantly related to him and Jacque
Every tribute to Gilles is justified.
An amazing driver, passionate, loyal and genuine.
He achieved everything by himselves and support of family with no big money or network.
Will never forget what he gave to motor racing.
Salut Gilles!
He would be utterly disappointed with that penalty.A True legend no one can forget your car control Ave those drifts. 😍
"Sometimes Gilles came to me for advise because I was older, but I looked up to him as a driver"
Carlos Reutemann.
My son is now 20yo and just started getting interested in F1. I showed him several videos and Gilles' story including how I felt when our family watched that '78 Canadian Grand Prix live on TV when he won. Our house just erupted when he took the lead in that race. We were so proud of GV. My son is totally getting wht Gilles was such an amazing driver. Probably the best. Too bad he passed away so early in his career.
Merci Gilles for incredible memories. We will never forget you. RIP.
Unsafe reupload.
+5 seconds.
@Tailasy Nah man. Lets this joke go on to show how stupid FIA really is. U just received a 5 sec penalty
Villeneuve vs Arnoux duel
Today's FIA: *what?!?!?! 9858997896896969 trillions seconds penalty*
Stefano Voglino Yeah they’re becoming ridiculous
@Tailasy calm down mate. It's just a yoke
Tailasy For not understanding the comedy F1 god Alonso you get DSQ’d
I can still remember my mother barging into my room on that day in May. 1982, to tell me the news, Gilles was in an accident and in hospital, clinically dead...that's how they worded it. i was kneeling on the ground, listening to my new stereo, headphones on...can't remember which song, though, I just tuned out and stared at the wall for a couple minutes...
This race was an insult to this incredible inspiring motorsport legend and everything he ever stood for
Even though I don't know him much yet, I teared up on what happened to him. Salut Gilles. What a man. What a legend. 😭
The circuit is rightly named after him. I'd consider myself fortunate if one day I find presence of his spirit during any F1 event I attend at the circuit.
The music of the video match completely with Villeneuve,he was magic 🌟
Best driver to win without a championship
After Stirling Moss of course.
After Barrichello.
@@brunocassilhas2233 no Moss, Villneuve, Massa, Ickx, Webber, Fretzen, Irvine, Coulthard, Barrichelo in order for me
Edit theres probably some big people I have forgotten
@@amnaah653 Irvine, Coulthard, Frentzen and Webber were all inferior to Barrichello. Barrichello had some great drives with Jordan, Stewart and Ferrari. Like Donington 1993, Interlagos 1999, Hockenheim 2000, and Silverstone 2003. And before you mention 1999, Irvine needed Häkkinen to crash alone two times at Imola and Monza, plus three retirements due to reliability to have a chance in 1999, while he had only one retirement.
@@joaoandrade2828 well Barrichello ahead of Coulthard but he was never really in a title fight, outshone by his teamate when he had the chance, Irvine and Fretzen were both in the title fight in 99 but both lost (all be it Schumacher missed a lot of that season and Hakkinen suffered from more reliability issues) and then Webber he was kinda another Barrichello outshone by his German teammate
Edit: I havent seen a lot of pre 98 races idk what happened in donington 93 I've heard of it though so maybe I do but I dont remember
I wonder what Gilles would have said if he seen that Jaques got to F1 and became a World Champion
That "also what caused the reupload?" killed me
@@Pal42_ yh, I get you. I removed it
@Roger Dodger I understand that Gilles would've probably got him into racing if he hadn't died
He would have died from pride and joy, so it is good he was already watching from the clouds.
Gilles already answered this question when he was alive.
Great father and son.
The Greatest Of All Time 🔥❤
I cried because of his death R.I.P
Today, May 8, 2022, marks the 40th anniversary of your departure, Gilles... I have not forgotten you, master. An example of a person and a great pilot... for me you were the best... more remembered than many champions, hugs to heaven
Thank you for this memorial.
Tears in my eyes.
R. I. P. LAUDA 💕😭
His son won a championship, but everyone talks about the father. Who made the bigger impact on the sport and who do fans and drivers respect? Obviously the father.
There will finally be a film on the life of Gilles Villeneuve !!
5 second penalty for making a mistake and needing to reupload the video!
yeah but some people keep making mistakes when they're in race deciding situations - regardless of the 5 seconds
@@pendleeldnep that doesn t meen that the spin of vettel was his fault,that was out of his control,no excuses m8
@@thesucker555wt7 It happens a lot - what about Canada 2011?
@@pendleeldnep i know,that was completely vettels fault,i agree with that one
@@thesucker555wt7 Hockenheim 2018
He'll always be in my heart
Salut Gilles🔝
Indomito pilota coraggioso e generoso come un cavaliere d'altri tempi .
Villeneuve pushed his car like mad at Zolder because of how pissed he was at Pironi for stealing the win from him at Imola when he disobeyed orders.
@Flame Resistant Troll are you Québécois? If not.....i can asure you that it's because of is big caracter and not just about circonstances
@Flame Resistant Troll i am.....and the dicision he take to go on the track....push the car and the tire over the limit was because he had a big caracter just we all have here....he was pist off about the last race!!
@Flame Resistant Troll....yes he was! But, Imola was too much...unloyal for a teamates and Ferrari not penalyse Pirroni. That weekend it was not about being professional...it was personnal....same personality has his brother!! Lol
I will not try to change your mind, i like to hear other point of view and share mine....maybe you are wright and i'm wrong!! Guess will never know!
@Flame Resistant Troll yeah a mix of that....for me and a lot of québécois it's because he was so mad that he make that dicision in that corner...maybe the only bad moove that he make! Well trying to do some loops with a helicopter and your son in....will not look as good decison in todays eyes!!🤣
Good night sir it's time to bed in Montréal...well almost...maybe one or two video of Gilles before!
@Flame Resistant Troll could not say better!! It will be the first time in 10 years i will miss the F1 GP here because of that virus....yup pist off i am!
1:51
FIA: 5 seconds penalty
I became an F1 fan at Mosport in the early 70s before I was 10 years old. I followed Gilles' career closely and was/am a huge fan of his. Taken far too soon. Without a doubt THE FASTEST F1 driver ever! I still weep thinking about him. Salut Gilles!
My favorite driver of all time.
HO LA FEBBRE VILLENEUVE.
R.I.P. GILLES❤❤❤❤❤
27❤❤
So what typo caused this reupload?
5:27 In the first video they were showing Frentzen instead of Villeneuve
@@alexviau6950 why!?
@@bmwfreaks4897 how the fuck am I supposed to know????
Alex Viau 😂😂😂
@@bmwfreaks4897
Ha! Ghaaay!
Looking on those great historic moments of F1, makes me wish a better future for Formula1, than its boring present with nearly zero competition!
Great video! Thanks for this tribute to the great Gilles Villeneuve!
Gilles is so underrated driver
@TVeg
That's Prost.
@@avada0, Prost isn't underrated, he is recognized as one the greatest and has 4 WDCs (1 stolen for him by Ballestre, another stolen from him by Ballestre, so it evens out).
Gilles on the other hand, wouldn't have died in todays safety cells and had he had a competitive car, would probably be equally successful or more.
@Daniel Radetic
Everyone's Senna-ing, just because he snuffed himself on a wall.
I believen Ballestere didn't manage to steal anything from anyone. He might have had Senna disqualified from the Japansese GP, but Prost won that year by almost two race wins worth of points. I don't think Ballester acted against Prost.
But he did lose a championship by half a point, 2 points, and when actually scoring the most points...
Se he easily could have won 7.
No he isn't, anyone who knows of him thinks his amazing
Villeneuve divides opinion, some regard him as one of the greats, & others think he was a madman.
My racing hero. Amazing.
Would love to see features on pre F1 drivers too, like Tazio Nuvolari, Rudolf Caracciola, Bernd Rosemeyer etc. These legends, although not F1 drivers, are very important figures in Grand Prix racing history
Probably wont get a video about Rudolf since he raced under the nazi flag
Legend No.27
Ah Gilles. You legend. RIP.
His son honoured him
As always well done Will.
Thank you for saying the names of citys correct! That shows respects for it! Gilles needs a movie, he was a hero for us peoples of Québec! he inspired us just like Maurice Richard and others!
F1, you guys are amazing!!!
Thank you for this F1. Salut Gilles. 👆
Best F1 driver ever
I'm crying . Ciao Gilles
Amazing content. Ty for this
All except for Buxton
Saw his accident live, stayed with me forever, Salut Gilles!
Voila de la qualité vidéo extraordinaire, c'est enfin possible de voir les années 1980s avec toutes leurs vrais couleurs.
Thank you for the story, it is impressive, really
Wonderful review...Salut Gilles!!
He was a true legend! RIP
For those wondering why the reupload : 5:27 In the first video they were showing Frentzen instead of Villeneuve
one of my favorites.
One of F1'a magic men. Those drivers who achieve miracles out of nowhere.
Man I saw this video before am I losing it?!
Reupload
RIP Gilles Villeneuve
I can't believe this video has less than 200 00 more views. It just shows how much not known Gilles Villeneuve is. This man's story is just incredible if you explore it just a bit.
a humble hero we all deserve for nowadays
Jilles Villeneuve has been my first driver heroe. When he died at Zolder I was ten years old and i can't forget the shock i had. Very hard to accept. I can't watch the video of the accident.
Salut Jilles.
If he is your hero, why are you writing jilles lol
Wow man!!! RIP♥️
I hope his name will never be gone
Because his style of driving.
I go to cicuit zolder every year for the 24 hours and always look at his monument 😢🙏🏁🇨🇦
there is a monument of him there ?
@@DontBeClueless514 yes there is a monument for him and he deserved it
Great video!!!!
Was at his 1st. Win, and at the unbelievable Wet Glen. And At his funeral , rode a bicycle from Ct. U.S.A. I tattooed his helmet on my arm the day he passed, then got on said bike. I believe Only Tazio sits higher as did Mr. Ferrari. I paint canvases of him. Have his Last ever given autograph- 12 min before - -
What a legend.
I miss you GILLES!
Only won six races, never won the championship. But a massive chunk of F1's soul got ripped away that afternoon at Zolder.
Legend! 🏁
Senna will always be my favourite, but watching how outta control Gille is, yet still keeping it on the track is testament to how hard he pushed that car.
Truly the first Canadian Superstar 🇨🇦. Salut Gilles!
The 1982 title would've belonged to Gilles Villeneuve... It has been 40 years since he passed on!
Gilles would be disgusted at the 2019 Canadian GP
He was a great driver. He was a crazy beast on the track. But he needed to think more, to make less mistakes. Thats the only thing i can say about him as a pilot
Gilles Villeneuve le champion intrepide
Amazing!
FIA: Previous video was released dangerously, you've got 5 days to reupload
Grande Seu Gill !!!!
On ne t'oublie pas, Gilles :)
Intrepido y elegante,su batalla con Arnoux quedara grabado en las retinas. Salut Gilles