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''' Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve''' ({{IPA|fr|ʒɑk vilnœv|lang}}; born 9 April 1971) is a Canadian former [[racing driver]], who competed in [[IndyCar]] from [[1994 PPG Indy Car World Series|1994]] to [[1995 PPG Indy Car World Series|1995]], and [[Formula One]] from {{F1|1996}} to {{F1|2006}}. Villeneuve won the [[Formula One World Drivers' Championship]] in {{F1|1997}} with [[Williams Racing|Williams]], and won 11 [[Formula One Grands Prix|Grands Prix]] across 11 seasons. In [[American open-wheel racing]], Villeneuve won the [[PPG Indy Car World Series|IndyCar World Series]] and the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1995 PPG Indy Car World Series|1995]] with [[Team Green]].
''' Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve''' ({{IPA|fr|ʒɑk vilnœv|lang}}; born 9 April 1971) is a Canadian former [[racing driver]] who competed in [[IndyCar]] from [[1994 PPG Indy Car World Series|1994]] to [[1995 PPG Indy Car World Series|1995]], and [[Formula One]] from {{F1|1996}} to {{F1|2006}}. Villeneuve won the [[Formula One World Drivers' Championship]] in {{F1|1997}} with [[Williams Racing|Williams]], and won 11 [[Formula One Grands Prix|Grands Prix]] across 11 seasons. In [[American open-wheel racing]], Villeneuve won the [[PPG Indy Car World Series|IndyCar World Series]] and the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1995 PPG Indy Car World Series|1995]] with [[Team Green]].


Born in [[Quebec]] and raised in [[Monaco]], Villeneuve is the son of former Formula One driver [[Gilles Villeneuve]] and the nephew of racing driver [[Jacques Villeneuve (racing driver, born 1953)|Jacques-Joseph]]. Aged 17, he began racing under an [[Andorra]]n license in Italy, progressing to [[Italian Formula Three Championship|Italian Formula Three]] a year later. He then moved to the higher-tier [[Formula Atlantic|Toyota Atlantic Championship]], participating in one race during the [[1992 Atlantic Championship|1992 season]] and finishing third overall in the [[1993 Atlantic Championship|1993 championship]]. He began competing in Championship Auto Racing Teams with the [[Forsythe/Pettit Racing|Forsythe/Green Racing]] team in the [[1994 PPG Indy Car World Series|1994 season]], finishing sixth in the [[List of American open-wheel racing national champions|Drivers' Championship]] with one victory and earning [[List of American Championship Car Rookie of the Year Winners|Rookie of the Year]] and [[Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year]] honours. In the following year with the renamed [[Andretti Autosport|Team Green]], Villeneuve won four races (including the Indianapolis 500) and the Drivers' Championship.
Born in [[Quebec]] and raised in [[Monaco]], Villeneuve is the son of Formula One driver [[Gilles Villeneuve]] and the nephew of racing driver [[Jacques Villeneuve (racing driver, born 1953)|Jacques-Joseph]]. Aged 17, he began racing under an [[Andorra]]n license in Italy, progressing to [[Italian Formula Three Championship|Italian Formula Three]] a year later. He then moved to the higher-tier [[Formula Atlantic|Toyota Atlantic Championship]], participating in one race during the [[1992 Atlantic Championship|1992 season]] and finishing third overall in the [[1993 Atlantic Championship|1993 championship]]. He began competing in Championship Auto Racing Teams with the [[Forsythe/Pettit Racing|Forsythe/Green Racing]] team in the [[1994 PPG Indy Car World Series|1994 season]], finishing sixth in the [[List of American open-wheel racing national champions|Drivers' Championship]] with one victory and earning [[List of American Championship Car Rookie of the Year Winners|Rookie of the Year]] and [[Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year]] honours. In the following year with the renamed [[Andretti Autosport|Team Green]], Villeneuve won four races (including the Indianapolis 500) and the Drivers' Championship.


Villeneuve moved to Williams in Formula One for the 1996 season, claiming four Grand Prix victories, and becoming the first rookie runner-up in the [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|World Drivers' Championship]] (WDC) after a season-long duel with teammate [[Damon Hill]]. His main title challenge for the following season came from [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]'s [[Michael Schumacher]], and Villeneuve beat the latter following a controversial collision at the season-ending {{F1GP|1997|European}}, becoming the first Canadian World Drivers' Champion, achieving seven Grand Prix victories. He finished fifth in the [[1998 Formula One World Championship|1998 season]] achieving two podiums and helped Williams finish third in the [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|World Constructors' Championship]] behind Ferrari and [[McLaren]]. After an unsuccessful {{F1|1999}} with [[British American Racing]] (BAR), Villeneuve finished seventh in the WDC in both {{F1|2000}} and {{F1|2001}} with BAR, achieving two podiums in 2001, outscoring his teammates [[Ricardo Zonta]] and [[Olivier Panis]]. Villeneuve raced in Formula One from {{F1|2002}} to 2006, driving for BAR, [[Renault in Formula One|Renault]], [[Sauber Motorsport|Sauber]], and [[BMW in Formula One|BMW Sauber]], but he did not achieve any further success.
Villeneuve moved to Williams in Formula One for the 1996 season, claiming four Grand Prix victories, and becoming the first rookie runner-up in the [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|World Drivers' Championship]] (WDC) after a season-long duel with teammate [[Damon Hill]]. His main title challenge for the following season came from [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]'s [[Michael Schumacher]], and Villeneuve beat the latter following a controversial collision at the season-ending {{F1GP|1997|European}}, becoming the first Canadian World Drivers' Champion, achieving seven Grand Prix victories. He finished fifth in the [[1998 Formula One World Championship|1998 season]] achieving two podiums and helped Williams finish third in the [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|World Constructors' Championship]] behind Ferrari and [[McLaren]]. After an unsuccessful {{F1|1999}} with [[British American Racing]] (BAR), Villeneuve finished seventh in the WDC in both {{F1|2000}} and {{F1|2001}} with BAR, achieving two podiums in 2001, outscoring his teammates [[Ricardo Zonta]] and [[Olivier Panis]]. Villeneuve raced in Formula One from {{F1|2002}} to 2006, driving for BAR, [[Renault in Formula One|Renault]], [[Sauber Motorsport|Sauber]], and [[BMW in Formula One|BMW Sauber]], but he did not achieve any further success.
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==Early life==
==Early life==
On 9 April 1971, Villeneuve was born in [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]],<ref name="BrittanicaBio">{{cite encyclopedia|last=Way|first=Diane Lois|title=Jacques Villeneuve; Canadian race-car driver|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Villeneuve|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]]|date=5 April 2021|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214656/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Villeneuve|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CEBio">{{cite encyclopedia|last=Gee|first=Michael|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jacques-villeneuve|encyclopedia=[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]|date=9 June 2010|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215352/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jacques-villeneuve|url-status=live}}</ref> a small town outside of [[Montreal]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Quebec]].<ref name="F1HOFBio">{{cite web|last=Donaldson|first=Gerald|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 1997|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/hall-of-fame/Jacques_Villeneuve.html|url-status=live|publisher=Formula One|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214321/https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/hall-of-fame/Jacques_Villeneuve.html}}</ref>{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=13, 17, 21}}<ref name="McLean1997Profile">{{cite journal|last=Wallace|first=Bruce|date=16 June 1997|title=Eyes on the Prize|url=https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1997/6/16/eyes-on-the-prize|journal=[[Maclean's]]|pages=36–42|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608193522/https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1997/6/16/eyes-on-the-prize|url-status=live}}</ref> He is the son of snowmobile and future [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] racer [[Gilles Villeneuve]] and his wife Joann Barthe.<ref name=OCProfile1995>{{cite news|last=Richler|first=Jacob|title=Jacques Attack|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870411/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/|work=[[Ottawa Citizen]]|pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870411/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/ 30]–[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870553/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/ 34], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870599/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/ 84]|date=24 August 1995|access-date=31 May 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213846/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870411/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve has a sister, Melanie, and a [[Siblings#Half sibling|half sister]] Jessica.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=37, 39, 80}} His uncle, [[Jacques Villeneuve (racing driver, born 1953)|Jacques Sr.]], whom he was named after also competed in motor racing.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=37, 39, 80}} Villeneuve spent most of his formative years travelling with the racing fraternity with his parents.<ref name="BrittanicaBio" />
On 9 April 1971, Villeneuve was born in [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]],<ref name="BrittanicaBio">{{cite encyclopedia|last=Way|first=Diane Lois|title=Jacques Villeneuve; Canadian race-car driver|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Villeneuve|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]]|date=5 April 2021|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=1 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214656/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Villeneuve|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CEBio">{{cite encyclopedia|last=Gee|first=Michael|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jacques-villeneuve|encyclopedia=[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]|date=9 June 2010|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215352/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jacques-villeneuve|url-status=live}}</ref> a small town outside of [[Montreal]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Quebec]].<ref name="F1HOFBio">{{cite web|last=Donaldson|first=Gerald|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 1997|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/hall-of-fame/Jacques_Villeneuve.html|url-status=live|publisher=Formula One|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=1 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214321/https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/hall-of-fame/Jacques_Villeneuve.html}}</ref>{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=13, 17, 21}}<ref name="McLean1997Profile">{{cite journal|last=Wallace|first=Bruce|date=16 June 1997|title=Eyes on the Prize|url=https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1997/6/16/eyes-on-the-prize|journal=[[Maclean's]]|pages=36–42|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608193522/https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1997/6/16/eyes-on-the-prize|url-status=live}}</ref> He is the son of snowmobile and future [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] racer [[Gilles Villeneuve]] and his wife Joann Barthe.<ref name=OCProfile1995>{{cite news|last=Richler|first=Jacob|title=Jacques Attack|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870411/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/|work=[[Ottawa Citizen]]|pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870411/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/ 30]–[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870553/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/ 34], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870599/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/ 84]|date=24 August 1995|access-date=31 May 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213846/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67870411/jacques-villeneuve-ottawa-citizen/|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve has a sister, Melanie, and a [[Siblings#Half sibling|half sister]] Jessica.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=37, 39, 80}} His uncle, [[Jacques Villeneuve (racing driver, born 1953)|Jacques Sr.]], whom he was named after also competed in motor racing.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=37, 39, 80}} Villeneuve spent most of his formative years travelling with the racing fraternity with his parents.<ref name="BrittanicaBio" />


Aged seven in 1978, Villeneuve and his family relocated from [[Berthierville]], Quebec,<ref name="McLean1997Profile" /><ref name="Maclean's1995">{{cite journal|last=Deacon|first=James|title=In the driver's seat|url=https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1995/8/14/in-the-drivers-seat|journal=[[Maclean's]]|pages=44–47|date=14 August 1995|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215232/https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1995/8/14/in-the-drivers-seat|url-status=live}}</ref> to the small principality of [[Monaco]] on the French Riviera in France's south-east coast close to the [[France–Italy border|border with Italy]] to be nearer to Ferrari's headquarters.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=13, 17, 21}}<ref name="McLean1997Profile" /> On the advice of driver [[Patrick Tambay]],<ref name="F1R2014Interview" /> Villeneuve was sent to the French-speaking Swiss private boarding [[Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil]] by his mother, which he attended from the ages of 12 (1983) to 17 (1988).{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=13, 17, 21}}{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=69, 84}} He excelled in skiing and experimented with [[BASE jumping]], [[ice hockey]], [[motocross]] and [[water skiing]].<ref name="Bartels1995" /> Villeneuve left the school by mutual consent between his mother and the school owners.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=69, 84}}
Aged seven in 1978, Villeneuve and his family relocated from [[Berthierville]], Quebec,<ref name="McLean1997Profile" /><ref name="Maclean's1995">{{cite journal|last=Deacon|first=James|title=In the driver's seat|url=https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1995/8/14/in-the-drivers-seat|journal=[[Maclean's]]|pages=44–47|date=14 August 1995|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215232/https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1995/8/14/in-the-drivers-seat|url-status=live}}</ref> to the small principality of [[Monaco]] on the French Riviera in France's south-east coast close to the [[France–Italy border|border with Italy]] to be nearer to Ferrari's headquarters.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=13, 17, 21}}<ref name="McLean1997Profile" /> On the advice of driver [[Patrick Tambay]],<ref name="F1R2014Interview" /> Villeneuve was sent to the French-speaking Swiss private boarding [[Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil]] by his mother, which he attended from the ages of twelve (1983) to seventeen (1988).{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=13, 17, 21}}{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=69, 84}} He excelled in skiing and experimented with [[BASE jumping]], [[ice hockey]], [[motocross]] and [[water skiing]].<ref name="Bartels1995" /> Villeneuve left the school by mutual consent between his mother and the school owners.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=69, 84}}


==Early racing career==
==Early racing career==
Villeneuve's mother was aware from when he was five that he wanted to race,<ref name="JV2017Interview">{{cite journal|last=Cooper|first=Adam|date=November 2016|title=Lunch with Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/november-2016/80/lunch-jacques-villeneuve|volume=92|pages=81–88|journal=Motor Sport|number=11|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608201506/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/november-2016/80/lunch-jacques-villeneuve|url-status=live}}</ref> and he went [[Kart racing|go-karting]] with his uncle several times in Canada.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}  In May 1982, his father died in an accident with [[Jochen Mass]] during qualifying for the {{F1GP||1982 Belgian}} at [[Circuit Zolder]]. Jacques became less interested in motor racing after that, fearing the sport's dangers.<ref name="OCProfile1995" />{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=22–26}} In 1984, he asked his mother if he could do motor racing like his father. Villeneuve's mother agreed to let him race on the condition he improved his academic performance in one of his weakest subjects, mathematics.{{sfn|Hilton|1996|p=27–32}} Though his mother preferred him to do a course in aerodynamic or mechanical engineering,{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}} she did not discourage her son from pursuing racing.<ref name="OCProfile1995" /> In early September 1985, Villeneuve was invited by a SAGIS employee to race in 100 cc go-kart at Italy's [[Imola Circuit]]. He impressed the track owners so much that they let him test a 135 cc kart and then a [[Formula 4]] car.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}{{sfn|Hilton|1996|p=27–32}} In July 1986, his uncle enrolled him in the [[Jim Russell (racing driver)|Jim Russell Racing Driver School]] in [[Mont Tremblant Resort|Mont Tremblant]],{{Efn|The school had been interested in Villeneuve since his father attended it in the early 1970s. His mother agreed on the condition journalists were not allowed to enter the circuit.<ref name=F1Live2001>{{cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|title=Jacques Villeneuve's first race... with Honda!|url=http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/headlines/magazine/detail/20010605112539.shtml|publisher=F1-Live|date=6 June 2001|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010616025309/http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/headlines/magazine/detail/20010605112539.shtml|archive-date=16 June 2001|url-status=dead}}</ref>}} where he passed a three-day course driving a [[Formula Ford|Formula Ford 1600]] car from [[Van Diemen]].{{efn|Blocks were fitted onto the car pedals by staff to enable Villeneuve to reach them and sit next to the [[steering wheel]] since he is small in stature.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}}}{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}
Villeneuve's mother was aware from when he was five that he wanted to race,<ref name="JV2017Interview">{{cite journal|last=Cooper|first=Adam|date=November 2016|title=Lunch with Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/november-2016/80/lunch-jacques-villeneuve|volume=92|pages=81–88|journal=Motor Sport|number=11|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608201506/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/november-2016/80/lunch-jacques-villeneuve|url-status=live}}</ref> and he went [[Kart racing|go-karting]] with his uncle several times in Canada.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}  In May 1982, his father died in an accident with [[Jochen Mass]] during qualifying for the {{F1GP||1982 Belgian}} at [[Circuit Zolder]]. Jacques became less interested in motor racing after that, fearing the sport's dangers.<ref name="OCProfile1995" />{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=22–26}} In 1984, he asked his mother if he could do motor racing like his father. Villeneuve's mother agreed to let him race on the condition he improved his academic performance in one of his weakest subjects, mathematics.{{sfn|Hilton|1996|p=27–32}} Though his mother preferred him to do a course in aerodynamic or mechanical engineering,{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}} she did not discourage her son from pursuing racing.<ref name="OCProfile1995" /> In early September 1985, Villeneuve was invited by a SAGIS employee to race in 100 cc go-kart at Italy's [[Imola Circuit]]. He impressed the track owners so much that they let him test a 135 cc kart and then a [[Formula 4]] car.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}{{sfn|Hilton|1996|p=27–32}} In July 1986, his uncle enrolled him in the [[Jim Russell (racing driver)|Jim Russell Racing Driver School]] in [[Mont Tremblant Resort|Mont Tremblant]],{{Efn|The school had been interested in Villeneuve since his father attended it in the early 1970s. His mother agreed on the condition journalists were not allowed to enter the circuit.<ref name=F1Live2001>{{cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|title=Jacques Villeneuve's first race... with Honda!|url=http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/headlines/magazine/detail/20010605112539.shtml|publisher=F1-Live|date=6 June 2001|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010616025309/http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/headlines/magazine/detail/20010605112539.shtml|archive-date=16 June 2001|url-status=dead}}</ref>}} where he passed a three-day course driving a [[Formula Ford|Formula Ford 1600]] car from [[Van Diemen]].{{efn|Blocks were fitted onto the car pedals by staff to enable Villeneuve to reach them and sit next to the [[steering wheel]] since he is small in stature.{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}}}{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=88–93}}{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}


In mid-1987, Villeneuve left his family to attend the Spenard-David Racing School in [[Tyendinaga, Ontario|Shannonville, Ontario]] to hone his abilities under Richard Spenard.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}<ref name=OCProfile1995/>{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}} Villeneuve did not have the money to pay for the course and his mother would not fund it because she thought Jacques finishing his education was more important. He worked in a mechanics' training programme allowing students to learn racing in return for garage painting.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} Aged 17, Villeneuve was invited to make his car racing debut in the [[Italian Superturismo Championship|Italian Touring Car Championship]],<ref name="JV2017Interview" /> driving a Salerno Course-entered Group N [[Alfa Romeo 33]] car for three rounds of the 1988 season. The Canadian and Italian authorities would not grant him a licence since he was a year younger than their minimum age requirement, so he obtained an international racing licence in [[Andorra]] with [[Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs]] aid.{{efn|His nationality was occasionally presented as either Andorran or Canadian during this period.{{sfn|Hilton|1996|p=48}}}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} Villeneuve performed poorly in each of the three rounds.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}
In mid-1987, Villeneuve left his family to attend the Spenard-David Racing School in [[Tyendinaga, Ontario|Shannonville, Ontario]] to hone his abilities under Richard Spenard.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}<ref name=OCProfile1995/>{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}} Villeneuve did not have the money to pay for the course and his mother would not fund it because she thought Jacques finishing his education was more important. He worked in a mechanics' training programme allowing students to learn racing in return for garage painting.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} Aged seventeen, Villeneuve was invited to make his car racing debut in the [[Italian Superturismo Championship|Italian Touring Car Championship]],<ref name="JV2017Interview" /> driving a Salerno Course-entered Group N [[Alfa Romeo 33]] car for three rounds of the 1988 season. The Canadian and Italian authorities would not grant him a licence since he was a year younger than their minimum age requirement, so he obtained an international racing licence in [[Andorra]] with [[Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs]] aid.{{efn|His nationality was occasionally presented as either Andorran or Canadian during this period.{{sfn|Hilton|1996|p=48}}}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} Villeneuve performed poorly in each of the three rounds.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}


[[File:1989 Reynard 893 Alfa Romeo (35264655075).jpg|thumb|left|The car Villeneuve drove in the 1989 Italian Formula 3 Championship]]
[[File:1989 Reynard 893 Alfa Romeo (35264655075).jpg|thumb|left|The car Villeneuve drove in the 1989 Italian Formula 3 Championship]]


Villeneuve went on to sign a three-year contract to drive a [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]]-[[Alfa Romeo]] car for [[Prema Powerteam|Prema]] in the [[Italian Formula Three Championship]], a deal that was aided by the squad obtaining sponsorship from the [[Camel (cigarette)|Camel]] cigarette company.{{efn|Cigarette company [[Marlboro (cigarette)|Marlboro]] did not want to sponsor Villeneuve because their management did not want to exploit his name.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}}} Initially struggling to drive a [[Formula 3]] car, he enrolled at the Magione Driving School. Under Henry Morrogh's direction, he gradually developed his character and driving technique. Villeneuve did not qualify five times, failed to finish three of the eleven races, and scored no points. In the 1990 season, he qualified for each of the 12 rounds and scored ten points for 14th in the Drivers' Championship.{{Efn|A victory for Villeneuve at the final round of the 1990 season at the [[ACI Vallelunga Circuit]] was disallowed when he was assessed a one-minute penalty for a jump start.<ref name=MMagBio/>}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} Villeneuve was considered a title favourite for the 1991 championship. A late-season switch to the [[Ralt]] RT35 chassis failed to improve his performance, but he still finished sixth overall with 20 points and 3 podiums.<ref name="MMagBio" />{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} In late 1991, Villeneuve finished eighth in both the [[1991 Macau Grand Prix|Macau Grand Prix]] and the Formula 3 Fuji Cup.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}
Villeneuve went on to sign a three-year contract to drive a [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]]-[[Alfa Romeo]] car for [[Prema Powerteam|Prema]] in the [[Italian Formula Three Championship]], a deal that was aided by the squad obtaining sponsorship from the [[Camel (cigarette)|Camel]] cigarette company.{{efn|Cigarette company [[Marlboro (cigarette)|Marlboro]] did not want to sponsor Villeneuve because their management did not want to exploit his name.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}}} Initially struggling to drive a [[Formula 3]] car, he enrolled at the Magione Driving School. Under Henry Morrogh's direction, he gradually developed his character and driving technique. Villeneuve did not qualify five times, failed to finish three of the eleven races, and scored no points. In the 1990 season, he qualified for each of the twelve rounds and scored ten points for 14th in the Drivers' Championship.{{Efn|A victory for Villeneuve at the final round of the 1990 season at the [[ACI Vallelunga Circuit]] was disallowed when he was assessed a one-minute penalty for a jump start.<ref name=MMagBio/>}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} Villeneuve was considered a title favourite for the 1991 championship. A late-season switch to the [[Ralt]] RT35 chassis failed to improve his performance, but he still finished sixth overall with twenty points and three podiums.<ref name="MMagBio" />{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} In late 1991, Villeneuve finished eighth in both the [[1991 Macau Grand Prix|Macau Grand Prix]] and the Formula 3 Fuji Cup.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}


[[File:No.7 Toyota TS010 at 1992 Sportscar World Championship.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Toyota TS010]] car Villeneuve shared with [[Eddie Irvine]] and [[Tom Kristensen]] at [[Mine Circuit]].]]
[[File:No.7 Toyota TS010 at 1992 Sportscar World Championship.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Toyota TS010]] car Villeneuve shared with [[Eddie Irvine]] and [[Tom Kristensen]] at [[Mine Circuit]].]]


Dissatisfied with his management in 1991,<ref name="FPJun1995" /> Villeneuve asked former Beausoleil sports administrator and motor racing promoter [[Craig Pollock]] to take over his management three times.<ref name="OCProfile1995" />{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} For the 1992 season, he wanted to compete in [[Formula 3000]] in Europe with [[Prema Racing|Prema]],{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} but did not have the funding to compete with the top teams.{{sfn|Villeneuve|Donaldson|1996|p=39–40}} Villeneuve accepted an offer to relocate to Japan and drive a Toyota 032F car for the [[TOM'S]] squad in the [[Japanese Formula 3 Championship]] in 1992 following advice from Tambay. He felt the Japanese series was almost as good as the Italian one, and he did not want to remain in Europe. Villeneuve was the only driver to receive works support from TOM'S, and he got driver training. He won three races and finished no lower than sixth nine times, earning second in the Drivers' Championship and 45 points.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} People in the racing world observed that ten years after his father's death, Villeneuve was becoming a well-known racer.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} In August, Pollock negotiated a contract for Villeneuve to enter the [[Formula Atlantic]] street event at [[Trois-Rivières]] in the [[1992 Atlantic Championship]].<ref name="Bartels1995">{{Cite journal|last=Bartels|first=Mandy|date=26 September 1995|title=Jacques Villeneuve – In His Own Tracks|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/95/portugal/bartels.html|url-status=live|journal=AtlasF1|volume=1|issue=14|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214110/http://www.atlasf1.com/95/portugal/bartels.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Gagnon|first=François|date=12 June 1999|title=BAR née d'un accident de parcours: Mandaté pour embaucher l'oncle Villeneuve, Moser a engagé le neveu|language=fr|trans-title=BAR born from a mishap: Mandated to hire uncle Villeneuve, Moser hired the nephew|pages=C1–C2|work=[[Le Soleil (Quebec)|Le Soleil]]|url=https://numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/details/52327/2933910|access-date=4 June 2021|via=[[BAnQ numérique]] |archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604214024/https://numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/details/52327/2933910|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished third in the No. 49 [[Swift DB4]]-Toyota car lent by the ComPred team.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}<ref name="AtlanticResults">{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – Atlantic Stats|url=http://www.champcarstats.com/atlantic/drivers/VilleneuveJacquesII.htm|publisher=Champ Car Stats|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213638/http://www.champcarstats.com/atlantic/drivers/VilleneuveJacquesII.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition, he also tested a [[Group C]] Toyota that year and was mentored by driver [[Roland Ratzenberger]].<ref name="F1R2014Interview" />
Dissatisfied with his management in 1991,<ref name="FPJun1995" /> Villeneuve asked former Beausoleil sports administrator and motor racing promoter [[Craig Pollock]] to take over his management three times.<ref name="OCProfile1995" />{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}{{Sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} For the 1992 season, he wanted to compete in [[Formula 3000]] in Europe with [[Prema Racing|Prema]],{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} but did not have the funding to compete with the top teams.{{sfn|Villeneuve|Donaldson|1996|p=39–40}} Villeneuve accepted an offer to relocate to Japan and drive a Toyota 032F car for the [[TOM'S]] squad in the [[Japanese Formula 3 Championship]] in 1992 following advice from Tambay. He felt the Japanese series was almost as good as the Italian one, and he did not want to remain in Europe. Villeneuve was the only driver to receive works support from TOM'S, and he got driver training. He won three races and finished no lower than sixth nine times, earning second in the Drivers' Championship and 45 points.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} People in the racing world observed that ten years after his father's death, Villeneuve was becoming a well-known racer.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} In August, Pollock negotiated a contract for Villeneuve to enter the [[Formula Atlantic]] street event at [[Trois-Rivières]] in the [[1992 Atlantic Championship]].<ref name="Bartels1995">{{Cite journal|last=Bartels|first=Mandy|date=26 September 1995|title=Jacques Villeneuve – In His Own Tracks|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/95/portugal/bartels.html|url-status=live|journal=AtlasF1|volume=1|issue=14|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214110/http://www.atlasf1.com/95/portugal/bartels.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Gagnon|first=François|date=12 June 1999|title=BAR née d'un accident de parcours: Mandaté pour embaucher l'oncle Villeneuve, Moser a engagé le neveu|language=fr|trans-title=BAR born from a mishap: Mandated to hire uncle Villeneuve, Moser hired the nephew|pages=C1–C2|work=[[Le Soleil (Quebec)|Le Soleil]]|url=https://numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/details/52327/2933910|access-date=4 June 2021|via=[[BAnQ numérique]] |archive-date=4 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604214024/https://numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/details/52327/2933910|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished third in the No. 49 [[Swift DB4]]-Toyota car lent by the ComPred team.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}<ref name="AtlanticResults">{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – Atlantic Stats|url=http://www.champcarstats.com/atlantic/drivers/VilleneuveJacquesII.htm|publisher=Champ Car Stats|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213638/http://www.champcarstats.com/atlantic/drivers/VilleneuveJacquesII.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition, he also tested a [[Group C]] Toyota that year and was mentored by driver [[Roland Ratzenberger]].<ref name="F1R2014Interview" />


Four months later, Villeneuve accepted an invite to share a TOM'S-entered [[Toyota TS010]] car with [[Eddie Irvine]] and [[Tom Kristensen]] at the final round of the [[1992 All Japan Sports Prototype Car Endurance Championship]] at [[Mine Circuit]], finishing fourth. He was fourth at the [[1992 Macau Grand Prix|Macau Grand Prix]] for TOM'S.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} In Trois-Rivières, Villeneuve met crew chief Barry Green who wanted a driver for his new [[Forsythe/Pettit Racing|Forsythe-Green Racing]] squad.<ref name="Bartels1995" /> He accepted a three-year contract from Green with personal sponsorship from sports marketing arm [[John Player & Sons|Player's]] November 1992.<ref name="Maclean's1995" /><ref name="FPJun1995" />{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}} He raced the lower-tier [[1993 Atlantic Championship]] which featured more powerful cars with more grip and downforce to become better acquainted with [[American open-wheel car racing|American open-wheel racing]] before progressing to [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART) in 1994.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}{{sfn|Villeneuve|Donaldson|1996|p=39–40}} Villeneuve built a close working relationship with aerodynamicist Tony Cicale.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=145–151, 192}} Driving the No. 10 [[Ralt RT-40|Ralt RT40]]-Toyota car, Villeneuve won five races and finished in the top three four times for third overall and 185 points after a season-long duel with [[David Empringham]] and teammate [[Claude Bourbonnais]].<ref name="MMagBio" /><ref name=AtlanticResults/>{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=145–151, 192}} He was named the series' [[Rookie of the Year (award)|Rookie of the Year]],<ref name="BrittanicaBio" /> and ended 1993 retiring from the [[1993 Macau Grand Prix|Macau Grand Prix]] driving a [[March Engineering|March Racing]] Ralt 93C-[[Fiat]] car.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=145–151, 192}}
Four months later, Villeneuve accepted an invite to share a TOM'S-entered [[Toyota TS010]] car with [[Eddie Irvine]] and [[Tom Kristensen]] at the final round of the [[1992 All Japan Sports Prototype Car Endurance Championship]] at [[Mine Circuit]], finishing fourth. He was fourth at the [[1992 Macau Grand Prix|Macau Grand Prix]] for TOM'S.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}} In Trois-Rivières, Villeneuve met crew chief Barry Green who wanted a driver for his new [[Forsythe/Pettit Racing|Forsythe-Green Racing]] squad.<ref name="Bartels1995" /> He accepted a three-year contract from Green with personal sponsorship from sports marketing arm [[John Player & Sons|Player's]] November 1992.<ref name="Maclean's1995" /><ref name="FPJun1995" />{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|p=23–26}} He raced the lower-tier [[1993 Atlantic Championship]] which featured more powerful cars with more grip and downforce to become better acquainted with [[American open-wheel car racing|American open-wheel racing]] before progressing to [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART) in 1994.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=98–142, 191–192}}{{sfn|Villeneuve|Donaldson|1996|p=39–40}} Villeneuve built a close working relationship with aerodynamicist Tony Cicale.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=145–151, 192}} Driving the No. 10 [[Ralt RT-40|Ralt RT40]]-Toyota car, Villeneuve won five races and finished in the top three four times for third overall and 185 points after a season-long duel with [[David Empringham]] and teammate [[Claude Bourbonnais]].<ref name="MMagBio" /><ref name=AtlanticResults/>{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=145–151, 192}} He was named the series' [[Rookie of the Year (award)|Rookie of the Year]],<ref name="BrittanicaBio" /> and ended 1993 retiring from the [[1993 Macau Grand Prix|Macau Grand Prix]] driving a [[March Engineering|March Racing]] Ralt 93C-[[Fiat]] car.{{sfn|Collings|1997|p=145–151, 192}}
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[[File:Indy500winningcar1995.JPG|thumb|left|Villeneuve's [[1995 Indianapolis 500]] winning car]]
[[File:Indy500winningcar1995.JPG|thumb|left|Villeneuve's [[1995 Indianapolis 500]] winning car]]
Villeneuve began participating in CART in the [[1994 PPG Indy Car World Series|1994 season]] for Forsythe-Green Racing, driving the No. 12 [[Reynard 94I]]-[[Cosworth|Ford XB]] vehicle after Green obtained sponsorship.{{efn|Green wanted to select the number six but was unable to do so since Villeneuve placed sixth in the 1994 drivers' standings.{{sfn|Lecours|1998|p=239}}}}<ref name=IndyResults>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – CART/IndyCar Series Stats|url=http://www.champcarstats.com/drivers/VilleneuveJacques1994.htm|url-status=live|access-date=2 June 2021|publisher=Champ Car Stats|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220137/http://www.champcarstats.com/drivers/VilleneuveJacques1994.htm}}</ref>{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} He debuted at the season-opening [[1994 Australian FAI Indycar Grand Prix|Australian FAI Indycar Grand Prix]] at [[Surfers Paradise Street Circuit]], starting eighth and finishing 17th after colliding with [[Stefan Johansson]]. In the season's next round, the [[1994 Valvoline 200|Valvoline 200]] at [[Phoenix Raceway|Phoenix International Raceway]], he was involved in a five-car accident which saw him sustain a [[side collision]] with [[Hiro Matsushita]] before being struck by [[Dominic Dobson]]. Qualifying fourth for his first [[1994 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]], Villeneuve finished second, earning [[Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year]] honors as the highest-finishing rookie.<ref name="FPJun1995">{{cite journal|last=Anderson|first=Mark|title=Jacques Villeneuve: superstar|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/223870508|journal=[[Financial Post]]|date=1 June 1995|access-date=2 June 2021|pages=47–52|id={{ProQuest|223870508}}url-access=subscription|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054017/https://www.proquest.com/docview/223870508|url-status=live}}</ref>{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} Villeneuve finished ninth or higher in six of the next nine rounds,{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} before beating [[Al Unser Jr.]] and [[Emerson Fittipaldi]] in the close finish to the [[1994 Texaco/Havoline 200|Texaco/Havoline 200]] at [[Road America]] road course in his first CART victory.{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} He placed seventh and third in the final two rounds ending the year with [[List of American Championship Car Rookie of the Year Winners|Rookie of the Year]] honors and was sixth in the [[List of American open-wheel racing national champions|Drivers' Championship]] with 94 points.<ref name=IndyResults/>{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}}
Villeneuve began participating in CART in the [[1994 PPG Indy Car World Series|1994 season]] for Forsythe-Green Racing, driving the No. 12 [[Reynard 94I]]-[[Cosworth|Ford XB]] vehicle after Green obtained sponsorship.{{efn|Green wanted to select the number six but was unable to do so since Villeneuve placed sixth in the 1994 drivers' standings.{{sfn|Lecours|1998|p=239}}}}<ref name=IndyResults>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – CART/IndyCar Series Stats|url=http://www.champcarstats.com/drivers/VilleneuveJacques1994.htm|url-status=live|access-date=2 June 2021|publisher=Champ Car Stats|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220137/http://www.champcarstats.com/drivers/VilleneuveJacques1994.htm}}</ref>{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} He debuted at the season-opening [[1994 Australian FAI Indycar Grand Prix|Australian FAI Indycar Grand Prix]] at [[Surfers Paradise Street Circuit]], starting eighth and finishing 17th after colliding with [[Stefan Johansson]]. In the season's next round, the [[Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix|Slick 50 200]] at [[Phoenix Raceway|Phoenix International Raceway]], he was involved in a five-car accident which saw him sustain a [[side collision]] with [[Hiro Matsushita]] before being struck by [[Dominic Dobson]]. Qualifying fourth for his first [[1994 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]], Villeneuve finished second, earning [[Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year]] honors as the highest-finishing rookie.<ref name="FPJun1995">{{cite journal|last=Anderson|first=Mark|title=Jacques Villeneuve: superstar|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/223870508|journal=[[Financial Post]]|date=1 June 1995|access-date=2 June 2021|pages=47–52|id={{ProQuest|223870508}}url-access=subscription|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054017/https://www.proquest.com/docview/223870508|url-status=live}}</ref>{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} Villeneuve finished ninth or higher in six of the next nine rounds,{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} before beating [[Al Unser Jr.]] and [[Emerson Fittipaldi]] in the close finish to the [[Kohler Grand Prix|Texaco/Havoline 200]] at [[Road America]] road course in his first CART victory.{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} He placed seventh and third in the final two rounds ending the year with [[List of American Championship Car Rookie of the Year Winners|Rookie of the Year]] honors and was sixth in the [[List of American open-wheel racing national champions|Drivers' Championship]] with 94 points.<ref name=IndyResults/>{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}}


[[File:Jacques-villeneuve CART-mid-ohio-1995 689.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve racing in the 1995 PPG IndyCar World Series at [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course]]]]
[[File:Jacques-villeneuve CART-mid-ohio-1995 689.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve racing in the 1995 PPG IndyCar World Series at [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course]]]]
Before the [[1995 PPG Indy Car World Series|1995 season]], Villeneuve rejected offers from fellow CART teams and some [[Formula One]] (F1) squads and remained at the renamed Team Green driving the renumbered No. 27 [[Reynard 95I]]-Ford XB.<ref name=IndyResults/>{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} Before the season, Villeneuve and his team were concerned, as their car had been unreliable and under-performed in pre-season testing.<ref name="FPJun1995" />{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} He won the season-opening [[1995 Grand Prix of Miami|Grand Prix of Miami]] after starting eighth, but he only finished two of the next four races. His season highlight was the [[1995 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]]. Though Villeneuve was penalised two laps for overtaking the [[Safety car|pace car]], he re-took the lead after fellow Canadian [[Scott Goodyear]] failed to serve a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for also passing the pace car. Winning just his second Indianapolis 500 start, Villeneuve took the Drivers' Championship lead. Villeneuve went on to win both the [[1995 Texaco/Havoline 200|Texaco/Havoline 200]] at Road America and the Grand Prix of Cleveland, also scoring points in all but one of the remaining rounds to clinch the title at the final race in [[WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca|Laguna Seca]].{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} He won the championship with 172 points, four victories and six [[pole position]]s.{{efn|Villeneuve was the youngest driver as well as the first Canadian to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the series title.<ref name="CEBio"/>}}<ref name=IndyResults/>
Before the [[1995 PPG Indy Car World Series|1995 season]], Villeneuve rejected offers from fellow CART teams and some [[Formula One]] (F1) squads and remained at the renamed Team Green driving the renumbered No. 27 [[Reynard 95I]]-Ford XB.<ref name=IndyResults/>{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} Before the season, Villeneuve and his team were concerned, as their car had been unreliable and under-performed in pre-season testing.<ref name="FPJun1995" />{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}} He won the season-opening [[Grand Prix of Miami (open wheel racing)|Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami]] after starting eighth, but he only finished two of the next four races. His season highlight was the [[1995 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]]. Though Villeneuve was penalised two laps for overtaking the [[Safety car|pace car]], he re-took the lead after fellow Canadian [[Scott Goodyear]] failed to serve a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for also passing the pace car. Winning just his second Indianapolis 500 start, Villeneuve took the Drivers' Championship lead. Villeneuve went on to win both the [[Kohler Grand Prix|Texaco/Havoline 200]] at Road America and the Grand Prix of Cleveland, also scoring points in all but one of the remaining rounds to clinch the title at the final race in [[WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca|Laguna Seca]].{{sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=28–32}}{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} He won the championship with 172 points, four victories and six [[pole position]]s.{{efn|Villeneuve was the youngest driver as well as the first Canadian to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the series title.<ref name="CEBio"/>}}<ref name=IndyResults/>


==Formula One career==
==Formula One career==
===Williams (1996–1998)===
===Williams (1996–1998)===
In early 1995, the [[Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams]] F1 team and engine supplier [[Renault in Formula One|Renault]] became interested in Villeneuve replacing the outgoing [[David Coulthard]]. [[Bernie Ecclestone]], F1's commercial rights holder, saw this as an opportunity to lure Villeneuve from CART even though Team Green wanted him to remain in America.<ref name=StatsF195>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Chez Williams|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at Williams|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/1995/villeneuve-williams.aspx|url-status=live|access-date=3 June 2021|publisher=StatsF1|language=fr|archive-date=June 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603144901/https://www.statsf1.com/en/1995/villeneuve-williams.aspx}}</ref> Technical director [[Patrick Head]] and team principal [[Frank Williams (Formula One)|Frank Williams]] gave Villeneuve a test in a [[Williams FW17|FW17]] car at Britain's [[Silverstone Circuit]] in August 1995. He lapped two seconds slower than driver [[Damon Hill]].{{efn|Williams issued press releases incorrectly saying Villeneuve was eight-tenths of a second slower than Hill.<ref name=StatsF195/>}}{{Sfn|Newey|2017|p=236}} Negotiations between Villeneuve's representatives in mid-1995 led to Villeneuve signing a contract for [[1996 Formula One World Championship|1996]] and [[1997 Formula One World Championship|1997]] with the option for the [[1998 Formula One World Championship|1998 season]].<ref name=StatsF195/>{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277}} He was sent by Frank Williams to cover {{Convert|6000|mi|km|abbr=on}} in testing during the six-month pre-season period testing on permanent European racing circuits,{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}}{{sfn|Camus|2007|p=187}} and he also prepared by learning the circuits on a simulation computer game.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=44–48}}
In early 1995, the [[Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams]] F1 team and engine supplier [[Renault in Formula One|Renault]] became interested in Villeneuve replacing the outgoing [[David Coulthard]]. [[Bernie Ecclestone]], F1's commercial rights holder, saw this as an opportunity to lure Villeneuve from CART even though Team Green wanted him to remain in America.<ref name=StatsF195>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Chez Williams|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at Williams|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/1995/villeneuve-williams.aspx|url-status=live|access-date=3 June 2021|publisher=StatsF1|language=fr|archive-date=3 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603144901/https://www.statsf1.com/en/1995/villeneuve-williams.aspx}}</ref> Technical director [[Patrick Head]] and team principal [[Frank Williams (Formula One)|Frank Williams]] gave Villeneuve a test in a [[Williams FW17|FW17]] car at Britain's [[Silverstone Circuit]] in August 1995. He lapped two seconds slower than driver [[Damon Hill]].{{efn|Williams issued press releases incorrectly saying Villeneuve was eight-tenths of a second slower than Hill.<ref name=StatsF195/>}}{{Sfn|Newey|2017|p=236}} Negotiations between Villeneuve's representatives in mid-1995 led to Villeneuve signing a contract for [[1996 Formula One World Championship|1996]] and [[1997 Formula One World Championship|1997]] with the option for the [[1998 Formula One World Championship|1998 season]].<ref name=StatsF195/>{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277}} He was sent by Frank Williams to cover {{Convert|6000|mi|km|abbr=on}} in testing during the six-month pre-season period testing on permanent European racing circuits,{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}}{{sfn|Camus|2007|p=187}} and he also prepared by learning the circuits on a simulation computer game.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=44–48}}


====1996====
====1996====
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[[File:Williams FW19 Great-Britain 1997-edit.jpg|thumb|left|Jacques Villeneuve racing the [[Williams FW19]] car at the {{F1GP||1997 British}}.]]
[[File:Williams FW19 Great-Britain 1997-edit.jpg|thumb|left|Jacques Villeneuve racing the [[Williams FW19]] car at the {{F1GP||1997 British}}.]]


Before the 1997 season, Williams did not re-sign Hill who moved to the [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]] team, resulting in Villeneuve's promotion to lead driver. He was paired with [[Heinz-Harald Frentzen]].{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}}<ref name=USA1997>{{Cite news|last=Winner|first=Christopher|date=8 May 1997|title=Villeneuve explores limits '95 Indy champ, Formula One driver embraces speed and risk|page=C8|work=USA Today|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/408736641|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|408736641}}|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054043/https://www.proquest.com/docview/408736641|url-status=live}}</ref> He and Schumacher vied for that year's World Drivers' Championship and variously shared the title lead.{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}} Villeneuve trained extensively and drove an aerodynamically efficient and powerful [[Williams FW19|FW19]] car designed around him.<ref name="JV2017Interview" />{{sfn|Camus|2007|p=207}} He won seven {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}} and qualified on pole position eight times in the first 14 races. At the season's penultimate race, the {{F1GP|1997|Japanese}}, he had a chance to win the championship but was banned for overtaking under [[Racing flags#Yellow flag|yellow flag]] conditions twice during practice. He was allowed to race under appeal but was disqualified from fifth when the appeal was rejected.{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}}{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=57–59, 65–71}} Before the season-ending {{F1GP|1997|European}}, Villeneuve had 77 points, one fewer than Schumacher, requiring him to finish in the top six and ahead of Schumacher to win the championship.<ref>{{cite news|title=Schumacher, Villeneuve race to the final wire|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/353061826|work=[[The Kingston Whig-Standard]]|page=30|date=25 October 1997|access-date=3 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|353061826}}|url-access=subscription|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607135301/https://www.proquest.com/docview/353061826|url-status=live}}</ref> During qualifying, Villeneuve, Schumacher and Frentzen all set the exact same lap time, but Villeneuve started from pole position per F1 regulations because he was the first driver to set the time. Villeneuve and Schumacher were involved in a collision that saw Schumacher careen into a [[Run-off area|gravel trap]], giving the title to Villeneuve.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1997-10-27 |title=Villeneuve fouled, but takes F-1 title |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/oct/27/villeneuve-fouled-but-takes-f-1-title/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Las Vegas Sun}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Jeremy |date=2014-04-08 |title=1997 European Grand Prix: A Page from a Father's Book |url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/a6959/1997-european-grand-prix-a-page-from-a-fathers-book.aspx |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Conceptcarz.com |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208044733/https://www.conceptcarz.com/a6959/1997-european-grand-prix-a-page-from-a-fathers-book.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Villeneuve became the second driver (after [[Mario Andretti]]) to win the F1 World Championship, the CART title, and the Indianapolis 500. He was also Canada's first F1 World Champion.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=57–59, 65–71}}
Before the 1997 season, Williams did not re-sign Hill who moved to the [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]] team, resulting in Villeneuve's promotion to lead driver. He was paired with [[Heinz-Harald Frentzen]].{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}}<ref name=USA1997>{{Cite news|last=Winner|first=Christopher|date=8 May 1997|title=Villeneuve explores limits '95 Indy champ, Formula One driver embraces speed and risk|page=C8|work=USA Today|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/408736641|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|408736641}}|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054043/https://www.proquest.com/docview/408736641|url-status=live}}</ref> He and Schumacher vied for that year's World Drivers' Championship and variously shared the title lead.{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}} Villeneuve trained extensively and drove an aerodynamically efficient and powerful [[Williams FW19|FW19]] car designed around him.<ref name="JV2017Interview" />{{sfn|Camus|2007|p=207}} He won seven {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}} and qualified on pole position eight times in the first 14 races. At the season's penultimate race, the {{F1GP|1997|Japanese}}, he had a chance to win the championship but was banned for overtaking under [[Racing flags#Yellow flag|yellow flag]] conditions twice during practice. He was allowed to race under appeal but was disqualified from fifth when the appeal was rejected.{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}}{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=57–59, 65–71}} Before the season-ending {{F1GP|1997|European}}, Villeneuve had 77 points, one fewer than Schumacher, requiring him to finish in the top six and ahead of Schumacher to win the championship.<ref>{{cite news|title=Schumacher, Villeneuve race to the final wire|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/353061826|work=[[The Kingston Whig-Standard]]|page=30|date=25 October 1997|access-date=3 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|353061826}}|url-access=subscription|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607135301/https://www.proquest.com/docview/353061826|url-status=live}}</ref> During qualifying, Villeneuve, Schumacher and Frentzen all set the exact same lap time, but Villeneuve started from pole position per F1 regulations because he was the first driver to set the time. Villeneuve and Schumacher were involved in a collision that saw Schumacher careen into a [[Run-off area|gravel trap]], giving the title to Villeneuve.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 October 1997 |title=Villeneuve fouled, but takes F-1 title |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/oct/27/villeneuve-fouled-but-takes-f-1-title/ |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=Las Vegas Sun}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Jeremy |date=8 April 2014 |title=1997 European Grand Prix: A Page from a Father's Book |url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/a6959/1997-european-grand-prix-a-page-from-a-fathers-book.aspx |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=Conceptcarz.com |archive-date=8 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208044733/https://www.conceptcarz.com/a6959/1997-european-grand-prix-a-page-from-a-fathers-book.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Villeneuve became the second driver (after [[Mario Andretti]]) to win the F1 World Championship, the CART title, and the Indianapolis 500. He was also Canada's first F1 World Champion.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=57–59, 65–71}}


====1998====
====1998====
Villeneuve threatened to leave F1 and return to CART if F1 introduced grooved tyres and narrower cars for the 1998 season.<ref name="McLean1997Profile" /><ref name=USA1997/> Though these changes were adopted, he remained at Williams with Frentzen. Villeneuve's [[Williams FW20|FW20]] car had one-year old [[Mecachrome]]-branded engines after Renault's withdrawal from F1 after the 1997 season, which transpired to be noncompetitive.<ref name="JV2017Interview" />{{Sfn|Downey|1998|pp=7, 20, 126}} He scored points at nine {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}} with season-high third place finishes at the {{F1GP|1998|German}} and the {{F1GP|1998|Hungarian}}. During practice for the {{F1GP|1998|Belgian}}, he lost control of his car in Eau Rouge corner and crashed backwards into the barrier at approximately {{Convert|170|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. Villeneuve was unhurt.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=74–77}} With 21 points, he finished fifth in the Drivers' Championship.{{Sfn|Downey|1998|pp=7, 20, 126}}
Villeneuve threatened to leave F1 and return to CART if F1 introduced grooved tyres and narrower cars for the 1998 season.<ref name="McLean1997Profile" /><ref name=USA1997/> Though these changes were adopted, he remained at Williams with Frentzen. Villeneuve's [[Williams FW20|FW20]] car had one-year old [[Mecachrome]]-branded engines after Renault's withdrawal from F1 after the 1997 season, which transpired to be noncompetitive.<ref name="JV2017Interview" />{{Sfn|Downey|1998|pp=7, 20, 126}} He scored points at nine {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}} with season-high third-place finishes at the {{F1GP|1998|German}} and the {{F1GP|1998|Hungarian}}. During practice for the {{F1GP|1998|Belgian}}, he lost control of his car in Eau Rouge corner and crashed backwards into the barrier at approximately {{Convert|170|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. Villeneuve was unhurt.{{Sfn|Sparling|1999|pp=74–77}} With 21 points, he finished fifth in the Drivers' Championship.{{Sfn|Downey|1998|pp=7, 20, 126}}


===British American Racing (1999–2003)===
===British American Racing (1999–2003)===


Villeneuve left Williams following the 1998 season. McLaren technical director [[Adrian Newey]], who liked Villeneuve's performance and who Villeneuve respected, offered him employment for the [[1999 Formula One World Championship|1999 season]], but Villeneuve rejected it.<ref name=AH2016>{{cite journal|last=Bernard|first=Romain|title=Jacques Villeneuve: "Le respect du risque est quelque chose que j'ai appris de mon père"|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve: "Respect for Risk is Something I Learned from my Father"|url=http://www.mypitstop.fr/jv-world/AUTO-HEBDO-40ANS.pdf|journal=Auto Hebdo|pages=48–54|language=fr|date=10 February 2016|access-date=4 June 2021|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604144755/http://www.mypitstop.fr/jv-world/AUTO-HEBDO-40ANS.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> He instead signed a contract to drive with the new [[British American Racing]] (BAR) team founded by Pollock and [[British American Tobacco]] following their late 1997 purchase of the financially struggling [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] team. Villeneuve joined the team because he sought to emulate Schumacher's style of basing a team around him and employing highly skilled people to get from the bottom of the running order to the top.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hill|first=Matt|date=18 April 2012|title=British American Racing in 1999: Debut Season That Was All Hype with No Results|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1147212-british-american-racing-debut-all-bravado-with-zero-results|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526225936/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1147212-british-american-racing-debut-all-bravado-with-zero-results}}</ref>
Villeneuve left Williams following the 1998 season. McLaren technical director [[Adrian Newey]], who liked Villeneuve's performance and who Villeneuve respected, offered him employment for the [[1999 Formula One World Championship|1999 season]], but Villeneuve rejected it.<ref name=AH2016>{{cite journal|last=Bernard|first=Romain|title=Jacques Villeneuve: "Le respect du risque est quelque chose que j'ai appris de mon père"|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve: "Respect for Risk is Something I Learned from my Father"|url=http://www.mypitstop.fr/jv-world/AUTO-HEBDO-40ANS.pdf|journal=Auto Hebdo|pages=48–54|language=fr|date=10 February 2016|access-date=4 June 2021|archive-date=4 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604144755/http://www.mypitstop.fr/jv-world/AUTO-HEBDO-40ANS.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> He instead signed a contract to drive with the new [[British American Racing]] (BAR) team founded by Pollock and [[British American Tobacco]] following their late 1997 purchase of the financially struggling [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] team. Villeneuve joined the team because he sought to emulate Schumacher's style of basing a team around him and employing highly skilled people to get from the bottom of the running order to the top.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hill|first=Matt|date=18 April 2012|title=British American Racing in 1999: Debut Season That Was All Hype with No Results|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1147212-british-american-racing-debut-all-bravado-with-zero-results|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526225936/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1147212-british-american-racing-debut-all-bravado-with-zero-results}}</ref>


====1999–2000====
====1999–2000====
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Villeneuve was joined at BAR by former McLaren test driver [[Ricardo Zonta]] for most of the season and then by [[Mika Salo]] for three {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}}. His [[BAR 01]] car was efficient and fast but chronically unreliable.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–234}}<ref name="ARD1999">{{cite journal|date=November 1999|title=Jacques Villeneuve: Starting Over|journal=Auto Racing Digest|volume=27|issue=6|issn=0090-8029|page=44}}</ref> He failed to finish each of the first eleven races due to either mechanical trouble or crashing.{{Sfn|Edwards|1999|pp=88, 115, 120–127}} Villeneuve was only able to finish four Grands Prix with a best finish of eighth at the {{F1 GP|1999|Italian}}.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–234}} Villeneuve qualified a season-high fifth at the {{F1 GP|1999|San Marino}} and was briefly third in the {{F1 GP|1999|Spanish}} two events later before retiring.<ref name="ARD1999" /> During qualifying for the {{F1 GP|1999|Belgian}}, he suffered a high-speed crash through Eau Rouge corner, which destroyed his car but left him uninjured. He tallied no points towards the Drivers' Championship.{{Sfn|Edwards|1999|pp=88, 115, 120–127}}
Villeneuve was joined at BAR by former McLaren test driver [[Ricardo Zonta]] for most of the season and then by [[Mika Salo]] for three {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}}. His [[BAR 01]] car was efficient and fast but chronically unreliable.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–234}}<ref name="ARD1999">{{cite journal|date=November 1999|title=Jacques Villeneuve: Starting Over|journal=Auto Racing Digest|volume=27|issue=6|issn=0090-8029|page=44}}</ref> He failed to finish each of the first eleven races due to either mechanical trouble or crashing.{{Sfn|Edwards|1999|pp=88, 115, 120–127}} Villeneuve was only able to finish four Grands Prix with a best finish of eighth at the {{F1 GP|1999|Italian}}.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–234}} Villeneuve qualified a season-high fifth at the {{F1 GP|1999|San Marino}} and was briefly third in the {{F1 GP|1999|Spanish}} two events later before retiring.<ref name="ARD1999" /> During qualifying for the {{F1 GP|1999|Belgian}}, he suffered a high-speed crash through Eau Rouge corner, which destroyed his car but left him uninjured. He tallied no points towards the Drivers' Championship.{{Sfn|Edwards|1999|pp=88, 115, 120–127}}


For the [[2000 Formula One World Championship|2000 season]], his [[BAR 002]] car had a more reliable and powerful works [[Honda in Formula One|Honda]] engine, and Zonta was again his teammate.<ref name="MMagBio" />{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2000|pp=40, 50–51, 218}} Villeneuve finished fourth at the season-opening {{F1GP|2000|Australian}} and scored two more points by placing fifth at the {{F1GP|2000|San Marino}} two races later. He also finished fourth at the {{F1GP|2000|French}}, the {{F1GP|2000|Austrian}} and the {{F1GP|2000|United States}}. Villeneuve scored points in the final two races by finishing sixth at the {{F1GP|2000|Japanese}} and fifth at the {{F1GP|2000|Malaysian}}.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2000|pp=40, 50–51, 218}} Overall, his performances had improved from 1999 due to a better built and more reliable car.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2000|pp=40, 50–51, 218}} Villeneuve  finished the season seventh in the Drivers' Championship with 17 points.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}
For the [[2000 Formula One World Championship|2000 season]], his [[BAR 002]] car had a more reliable and powerful works [[Honda in Formula One|Honda]] engine, and Zonta was again his teammate.<ref name="MMagBio" />{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2000|pp=40, 50–51, 218}} Villeneuve finished fourth at the season-opening {{F1GP|2000|Australian}} and scored two more points by placing fifth at the {{F1GP|2000|San Marino}} two races later. He also finished fourth at the {{F1GP|2000|French}}, the {{F1GP|2000|Austrian}} and the {{F1GP|2000|United States}}. Villeneuve scored points in the final two races by finishing sixth at the {{F1GP|2000|Japanese}} and fifth at the {{F1GP|2000|Malaysian}}.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2000|pp=40, 50–51, 218}} Overall, his performances had improved from 1999 due to a better built and more reliable car.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2000|pp=40, 50–51, 218}} Villeneuve  finished the season seventh in the Drivers' Championship with seventeen points.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}


==== 2001–2003 ====
==== 2001–2003 ====
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve, BAR Honda BAR003.jpg|left|thumb|Villeneuve driving his [[BAR 003]] at the {{F1GP||2001 Spanish}}]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve, BAR Honda BAR003.jpg|left|thumb|Villeneuve driving his [[BAR 003]] at the {{F1GP||2001 Spanish}}]]
There were rumours of Villeneuve leaving the BAR team after 2000.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=29 May 2000|title=No Williams return for Villeneuve|url=http://sl.sports.com/f1/european/290500jacques.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000823170315/http://sl.sports.com/f1/european/290500jacques.html|archive-date=23 August 2000|access-date=5 June 2021|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> He talked to Benetton, Ferrari and McLaren about racing with them in the [[2001 Formula One World Championship|2001 championship]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Delbes|first=Marc|date=15 June 2000|title=Will Jacques be in a BAR car in 2001?|page=OD11|work=[[The Hamilton Spectator]]|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/270019260|url-access=subscription|access-date=5 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|270019260}}|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054042/https://www.proquest.com/docview/270019260|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 July 2000|title=Villeneuve and Button at Benetton?|url=http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02498.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050424175414/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02498.html|archive-date=24 April 2005|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=GrandPrix.com}}</ref><ref name=Times2000>{{Cite news|last=Eason|first=Kevin|date=14 July 2000|title=Villeneuve ponders option of taking sabbatical|page=31|work=[[The Times]]|issue=66879|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/IF0501379417/TTDA?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-TTDA&xid=81453cbd|url-access=subscription|access-date=5 June 2021|via=The Times Digital Archive|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054016/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=TTDA&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CIF0501379417&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-TTDA&asid=81453cbd|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve later admitted McLaren was not an option since his management team got accused of conducting early season publicity and he disliked McLaren's corporate methodology.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 July 2000|title=Villeneuve admits McLaren was never an option|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-admits-mclaren-was-never-an-option-5028339/5028339/|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|website=[[Autosport]]|archive-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605112738/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-admits-mclaren-was-never-an-option-5028339/5028339/}}</ref> Villeneuve also considered taking a sabbatical,<ref name=Times2000/> but he ultimately signed a three-year contract extension with BAR in July 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 July 2000|title=Jacques no-BAR hopper|page=A8|work=[[Medicine Hat News]]|agency=[[The Canadian Press]]|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jul-25-2000-2488531/|access-date=5 June 2021|via=NewspaperArchive.com {{open access}}|archive-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605112732/https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jul-25-2000-2488531/|url-status=live}}</ref> He obtained a get-out clause enabling him to leave BAR should they under-perform.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2000|title=Briatore still eyes Villeneuve|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/briatore-still-eyes-villeneuve-5026483/|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054016/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/briatore-still-eyes-villeneuve-5026483/5026483/}}</ref>
There were rumours of Villeneuve leaving the BAR team after 2000.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=29 May 2000|title=No Williams return for Villeneuve|url=http://sl.sports.com/f1/european/290500jacques.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000823170315/http://sl.sports.com/f1/european/290500jacques.html|archive-date=23 August 2000|access-date=5 June 2021|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> He talked to Benetton, Ferrari and McLaren about racing with them in the [[2001 Formula One World Championship|2001 championship]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Delbes|first=Marc|date=15 June 2000|title=Will Jacques be in a BAR car in 2001?|page=OD11|work=[[The Hamilton Spectator]]|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/270019260|url-access=subscription|access-date=5 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|270019260}}|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054042/https://www.proquest.com/docview/270019260|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 July 2000|title=Villeneuve and Button at Benetton?|url=http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02498.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050424175414/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02498.html|archive-date=24 April 2005|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=GrandPrix.com}}</ref><ref name=Times2000>{{Cite news|last=Eason|first=Kevin|date=14 July 2000|title=Villeneuve ponders option of taking sabbatical|page=31|work=[[The Times]]|issue=66879|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/IF0501379417/TTDA?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-TTDA&xid=81453cbd|url-access=subscription|access-date=5 June 2021|via=The Times Digital Archive|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054016/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=TTDA&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CIF0501379417&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-TTDA&asid=81453cbd|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve later admitted McLaren was not an option since his management team got accused of conducting early season publicity and he disliked McLaren's corporate methodology.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 July 2000|title=Villeneuve admits McLaren was never an option|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-admits-mclaren-was-never-an-option-5028339/5028339/|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|website=[[Autosport]]|archive-date=5 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605112738/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-admits-mclaren-was-never-an-option-5028339/5028339/}}</ref> Villeneuve also considered taking a sabbatical,<ref name=Times2000/> but he ultimately signed a three-year contract extension with BAR in July 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 July 2000|title=Jacques no-BAR hopper|page=A8|work=[[Medicine Hat News]]|agency=[[The Canadian Press]]|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jul-25-2000-2488531/|access-date=5 June 2021|via=NewspaperArchive.com {{open access}}|archive-date=5 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605112732/https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jul-25-2000-2488531/|url-status=live}}</ref> He obtained a get-out clause enabling him to leave BAR should they under-perform.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2000|title=Briatore still eyes Villeneuve|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/briatore-still-eyes-villeneuve-5026483/|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054016/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/briatore-still-eyes-villeneuve-5026483/5026483/}}</ref>


Villeneuve was joined by [[Olivier Panis]], and the [[BAR 003|003]] car he drove was approximately {{Convert|30|kg|lb|abbr=on}} lighter than the 002 chassis.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}} Villeneuve was cordial with his teammate since they could talk to each other in French, and set himself the goal of winning a race and finishing third in the Drivers' Championship. His car was fairly reliable but lacked rear grip and straight-line speed due to an underpowered Honda engine.{{Sfn|Mansell|2001|pp=60–61, 231–253}} At the season-opening {{F1 GP|2001|Australian}}, Villeneuve struck the rear of [[Ralf Schumacher]]'s car, launching him into the air. One of Villeneuve's car's wheels struck [[Motorsport marshal|marshal]] Graham Beveridge, killing him.<ref name="MMagBio" /> Villeneuve achieved BAR's first two podium results, finishing third at both the {{F1GP|2001|Spanish}} and the {{F1GP|2001|German}}. He finished the season seventh in the Drivers' Championship with 12 points.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2001|pp=28–29, 50–51, 218}}{{Sfn|Mansell|2001|pp=60–61, 231–253}} Although he scored five fewer points than the year before, Villeneuve qualified higher than Panis eleven times in 2001.{{Sfn|Mansell|2001|pp=60–61, 231–253}}
Villeneuve was joined by [[Olivier Panis]], and the [[BAR 003|003]] car he drove was approximately {{Convert|30|kg|lb|abbr=on}} lighter than the 002 chassis.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}} Villeneuve was cordial with his teammate since they could talk to each other in French, and set himself the goal of winning a race and finishing third in the Drivers' Championship. His car was fairly reliable but lacked rear grip and straight-line speed due to an underpowered Honda engine.{{Sfn|Mansell|2001|pp=60–61, 231–253}} At the season-opening {{F1 GP|2001|Australian}}, Villeneuve struck the rear of [[Ralf Schumacher]]'s car, launching him into the air. One of Villeneuve's car's wheels struck [[Motorsport marshal|marshal]] Graham Beveridge, killing him.<ref name="MMagBio" /> Villeneuve achieved BAR's first two podium results, finishing third at both the {{F1GP|2001|Spanish}} and the {{F1GP|2001|German}}. He finished the season seventh in the Drivers' Championship with 12 points.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2001|pp=28–29, 50–51, 218}}{{Sfn|Mansell|2001|pp=60–61, 231–253}} Although he scored five fewer points than the year before, Villeneuve qualified higher than Panis eleven times in 2001.{{Sfn|Mansell|2001|pp=60–61, 231–253}}
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[[File:BAR 004 Villeneuve.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve testing the [[BAR 004]] car in 2002]]
[[File:BAR 004 Villeneuve.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve testing the [[BAR 004]] car in 2002]]


Before the [[2002 Formula One World Championship|2002 season]] Villeneuve remained at BAR.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 July 2001|title=BAR stick with Villeneuve, Panis|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1458141.stm|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|archive-date=October 22, 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021022193248/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1458141.stm}}</ref> He talked to team principal [[Flavio Briatore]],<ref name="F1R2014Interview" /> who offered him a seat at Renault in lieu of [[Jenson Button]] but Villeneuve rejected it.<ref name="JV2017Interview" />{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}} Villeneuve ultimately opted to remain at BAR due to pressure from Honda, and he again partnered with Panis.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2002|pp=30–31, 50–51, 148, 218}} He became uncomfortable when new BAR team principal [[David Richards (motorsport)|David Richards]] publicly mentioned that money spent on Villeneuve's high salary could be better used for research and development. The [[BAR 004]] chassis proved to be more unreliable than the year before and slower due to an under-powered Honda engine. He scored four points for 12th in the Drivers' Championship with a fourth place at the {{F1GP|2002|British}} being his season's best result.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2002|pp=30–31, 50–51, 148, 218}} Villeneuve regretted remaining at BAR due to the lack of results,<ref>{{Cite news|date=18 April 2002|title=Villeneuve fed up, may leave BAR|publisher=[[CBC News]]|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/villeneuve-fed-up-may-leave-bar-1.313189|access-date=5 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054017/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/villeneuve-fed-up-may-leave-bar-1.313189|url-status=live}}</ref> and he was offered a contract to join Team Player's in CART for the [[2003 CART season|2003 championship]] before returning to BAR for the [[2004 Formula One World Championship|2004]] and [[2005 Formula One World Championship|2005 F1 seasons]]. The deal was pushed by Richards but not agreed upon because Villeneuve's and Pollock's financial settlements were too great for team owner [[Gerald Forsythe]] to be willing to take on.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 August 2002|title=Villeneuve rejects Cart return|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/2220045.stm|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=BBC Sport|archive-date=December 21, 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021221155853/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/2220045.stm}}</ref>
Before the [[2002 Formula One World Championship|2002 season]] Villeneuve remained at BAR.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 July 2001|title=BAR stick with Villeneuve, Panis|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1458141.stm|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|archive-date=22 October 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021022193248/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1458141.stm}}</ref> He talked to team principal [[Flavio Briatore]],<ref name="F1R2014Interview" /> who offered him a seat at Renault in lieu of [[Jenson Button]] but Villeneuve rejected it.<ref name="JV2017Interview" />{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}} Villeneuve ultimately opted to remain at BAR due to pressure from Honda, and he again partnered with Panis.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2002|pp=30–31, 50–51, 148, 218}} He became uncomfortable when new BAR team principal [[David Richards (motorsport)|David Richards]] publicly mentioned that money spent on Villeneuve's high salary could be better used for research and development. The [[BAR 004]] chassis proved to be more unreliable than the year before and slower due to an under-powered Honda engine. He scored four points for 12th in the Drivers' Championship with a fourth place at the {{F1GP|2002|British}} being his season's best result.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2002|pp=30–31, 50–51, 148, 218}} Villeneuve regretted remaining at BAR due to the lack of results,<ref>{{Cite news|date=18 April 2002|title=Villeneuve fed up, may leave BAR|publisher=[[CBC News]]|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/villeneuve-fed-up-may-leave-bar-1.313189|access-date=5 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054017/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/villeneuve-fed-up-may-leave-bar-1.313189|url-status=live}}</ref> and he was offered a contract to join Team Player's in CART for the [[2003 CART season|2003 championship]] before returning to BAR for the [[2004 Formula One World Championship|2004]] and [[2005 Formula One World Championship|2005 F1 seasons]]. The deal was pushed by Richards but not agreed upon because Villeneuve's and Pollock's financial settlements were too great for team owner [[Gerald Forsythe]] to be willing to take on.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 August 2002|title=Villeneuve rejects Cart return|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/2220045.stm|url-status=live|access-date=5 June 2021|publisher=BBC Sport|archive-date=21 December 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021221155853/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/2220045.stm}}</ref>


Villeneuve decided to remain at BAR for the [[2003 Formula One World Championship|2003 season]], and was partnered with Button. Villeneuve's [[BAR 005]] car had a more powerful but bulky Honda engine.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}} He initially had a poor relationship with Button, not speaking to him and saying that Button "should be in a boy band".{{sfn|Button|2017|pp=165–168}} Their relationship did not improve after the season-opening {{F1GP|2003|Australian}} when Villeneuve was due to make a pit stop but drove an additional lap when Button was due to make his, leaving Button stationary behind Villeneuve. Although he blamed it on "radio problems", Button and Richards hinted their disbelief in his execution.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}} Villeneuve was outperformed by his teammate and retired eight times due to mechanical faults. He finished sixth at both the {{F1GP|2003|Brazilian}} and the {{F1GP|2003|Italian}}. Before the season-ending {{F1GP|2003|Japanese}}, Villeneuve was informed by Richards he was no longer needed. He was replaced by test driver [[Takuma Sato]].{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}} He was 16th in the Drivers' Championship with 6 points.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}}
Villeneuve decided to remain at BAR for the [[2003 Formula One World Championship|2003 season]], and was partnered with Button. Villeneuve's [[BAR 005]] car had a more powerful but bulky Honda engine.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}} He initially had a poor relationship with Button, not speaking to him and saying that Button "should be in a boy band".{{sfn|Button|2017|pp=165–168}} Their relationship did not improve after the season-opening {{F1GP|2003|Australian}} when Villeneuve was due to make a pit stop but drove an additional lap when Button was due to make his, leaving Button stationary behind Villeneuve. Although he blamed it on "radio problems", Button and Richards hinted their disbelief in his execution.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}} Villeneuve was outperformed by his teammate and retired eight times due to mechanical faults. He finished sixth at both the {{F1GP|2003|Brazilian}} and the {{F1GP|2003|Italian}}. Before the season-ending {{F1GP|2003|Japanese}}, Villeneuve was informed by Richards he was no longer needed. He was replaced by test driver [[Takuma Sato]].{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=233–243}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}} He was 16th in the Drivers' Championship with 6 points.{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2003|pp=36–37, 51, 215, 218}}
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[[File:Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber) qualifying at US Grand Prix 2005.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve qualifying for [[Sauber Motorsport|Sauber]] at the {{F1GP||2005 United States}}.]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber) qualifying at US Grand Prix 2005.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve qualifying for [[Sauber Motorsport|Sauber]] at the {{F1GP||2005 United States}}.]]


Villeneuve took a sabbatical after BAR released him.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}} He thought of taking up [[NASCAR]] as a new challenge, but no teams approached him.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hamilton|first=Graeme|date=13 December 2003|title=Villeneuve looking south for a new ride|page=S5|work=[[National Post]]|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79003838/jacques-villeneuve-nascar-possible-move/|access-date=5 June 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605210156/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79003838/jacques-villeneuve-nascar-possible-move/|url-status=live}}</ref> After speaking to senior officials from BAR and Williams, Villeneuve believed that they would want to resign him to their respective teams, but neither move occurred.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2004|pp=28–29, 50–51, 192, 218}} When he realised no competitive team would employ him,{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2004|pp=28–29, 50–51, 192, 218}} he and Pollock met [[Sauber Motorsport|Sauber]] team owner [[Peter Sauber]] in [[Hinwil]] in mid-2004.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}} Impressed with Sauber's professionalism,{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2004|pp=28–29, 50–51, 192, 218}} he signed a two-year contract the next month to drive for Sauber from the 2005 season and help them attract new sponsors and partners.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}}
Villeneuve took a sabbatical after BAR released him.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}} He thought of taking up [[NASCAR]] as a new challenge, but no teams approached him.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hamilton|first=Graeme|date=13 December 2003|title=Villeneuve looking south for a new ride|page=S5|work=[[National Post]]|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79003838/jacques-villeneuve-nascar-possible-move/|access-date=5 June 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=5 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605210156/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79003838/jacques-villeneuve-nascar-possible-move/|url-status=live}}</ref> After speaking to senior officials from BAR and Williams, Villeneuve believed that they would want to resign him to their respective teams, but neither move occurred.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}}{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2004|pp=28–29, 50–51, 192, 218}} When he realised no competitive team would employ him,{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2004|pp=28–29, 50–51, 192, 218}} he and Pollock met [[Sauber Motorsport|Sauber]] team owner [[Peter Sauber]] in [[Hinwil]] in mid-2004.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}} Impressed with Sauber's professionalism,{{Sfn|Domenjoz|2004|pp=28–29, 50–51, 192, 218}} he signed a two-year contract the next month to drive for Sauber from the 2005 season and help them attract new sponsors and partners.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=245–248}}


[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Canada 2006.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve racing at the {{F1GP||2006 Canadian}} for the [[BMW in Formula One|BMW Sauber]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Canada 2006.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve racing at the {{F1GP||2006 Canadian}} for the [[BMW in Formula One|BMW Sauber]]]]
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At Sauber, Villeneuve used a [[Sauber C24|C24]] chassis and was teammates with [[Felipe Massa]]. A lack of both pre-season testing and money for car development caused Villeneuve to have a difficult handling car.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=249–250}} He did not have a good relationship with the team because he was not allowed to give feedback on car setup due to [[Willy Rampf]]'s influence.<ref name="F1R2014Interview" /><ref name="JV2017Interview" /> Villeneuve finished a season-high fourth at the {{F1GP|2005|San Marino}} and scored more points in eighth at the {{F1GP|2005|French}} and sixth at the {{F1GP|2005|Belgian}}.{{efn|Poor performances in the season's first three races meant [[Peter Sauber]] did not guarantee that Villeneuve would continue at Sauber past the {{F1GP|2005|San Marino}} until his fourth-place result allowed him to retain his seat for the remainder of the season.{{sfn|Jones|2006|p=39}}}}{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=249–250}} He was 14th in the Drivers' Championship with 9 points.{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}}{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=249–250}}
At Sauber, Villeneuve used a [[Sauber C24|C24]] chassis and was teammates with [[Felipe Massa]]. A lack of both pre-season testing and money for car development caused Villeneuve to have a difficult handling car.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=249–250}} He did not have a good relationship with the team because he was not allowed to give feedback on car setup due to [[Willy Rampf]]'s influence.<ref name="F1R2014Interview" /><ref name="JV2017Interview" /> Villeneuve finished a season-high fourth at the {{F1GP|2005|San Marino}} and scored more points in eighth at the {{F1GP|2005|French}} and sixth at the {{F1GP|2005|Belgian}}.{{efn|Poor performances in the season's first three races meant [[Peter Sauber]] did not guarantee that Villeneuve would continue at Sauber past the {{F1GP|2005|San Marino}} until his fourth-place result allowed him to retain his seat for the remainder of the season.{{sfn|Jones|2006|p=39}}}}{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=249–250}} He was 14th in the Drivers' Championship with 9 points.{{Sfn|Collings|Edworthy|2011|pp=268–277, 316, 320}}{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=249–250}}


For the [[2006 Formula One World Championship|2006 championship]], Villeneuve stayed at the renamed BMW Sauber after [[BMW in Formula One|BMW]] purchased the team. [[Nick Heidfeld]] was his teammate. The atmosphere within the team made Villeneuve content, and he was happy with BMW's involvement. He found the less electronically dependent and less refined aerodynamically [[BMW Sauber F1.06|F1.06]] car more driveable. Team principal [[Mario Theissen]] criticised Villeneuve for not achieving decent results, thus failing to please BMW's board of directors.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} Despite retiring three times, he accumulated 7 points from the first 11 races, ranking him 15th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name="MMagBio" />{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} At the {{F1GP|2006|German}}, Villeneuve sustained muscle pains in an accident exiting a corner. Shortly afterward, Theissen terminated his contract and replaced him with [[Robert Kubica]].{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} He did not want to be part of a shootout between himself and Kubica,<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 September 2006|title=Villeneuve: The real reason I left F1|url=http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_story/?ID=176694&hubname=auto_racing|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926214048/http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_story/?ID=176694&hubname=auto_racing|archive-date=26 September 2007|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]}}</ref> and saw his release as a precursor to his future, saying "Screw this, It's time to get on with the rest of my life."<ref name="F1HOFBio" /> Villeneuve twice failed to return to F1, first with [[Stefan Grand Prix]] in the [[2010 Formula One World Championship|2010 season]], then with his team in partnership with [[Durango (racing team)|Durango]] for the [[2011 Formula One World Championship|following year]].<ref name=MMagBio>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/jacques-villeneuve-2/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Motor Sport|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514171603/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/jacques-villeneuve-2/}}</ref>
For the [[2006 Formula One World Championship|2006 championship]], Villeneuve stayed at the renamed BMW Sauber after [[BMW in Formula One|BMW]] purchased the team. [[Nick Heidfeld]] was his teammate. The atmosphere within the team made Villeneuve content, and he was happy with BMW's involvement. He found the less electronically dependent and less refined aerodynamically [[BMW Sauber F1.06|F1.06]] car more driveable. Team principal [[Mario Theissen]] criticised Villeneuve for not achieving decent results, thus failing to please BMW's board of directors.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} Despite retiring three times, he accumulated seven points from the first eleven races, ranking him fifteenth in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name="MMagBio" />{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} At the {{F1GP|2006|German}}, Villeneuve sustained muscle pains in an accident exiting a corner. Shortly afterward, Theissen terminated his contract and replaced him with [[Robert Kubica]].{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} He did not want to be part of a shootout between himself and Kubica,<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 September 2006|title=Villeneuve: The real reason I left F1|url=http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_story/?ID=176694&hubname=auto_racing|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926214048/http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_story/?ID=176694&hubname=auto_racing|archive-date=26 September 2007|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]}}</ref> and saw his release as a precursor to his future, saying "Screw this, It's time to get on with the rest of my life."<ref name="F1HOFBio" /> Villeneuve twice failed to return to F1, first with [[Stefan Grand Prix]] in the [[2010 Formula One World Championship|2010 season]], then with his team in partnership with [[Durango (racing team)|Durango]] for the [[2011 Formula One World Championship|following year]].<ref name=MMagBio>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/jacques-villeneuve-2/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Motor Sport|archive-date=14 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514171603/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/jacques-villeneuve-2/}}</ref>


==Post Formula One career==
==Post Formula One career==
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[[File:Jacques Villeneuve P908 24hmanstest01.JPG|thumb|left|Villeneuve driving the No. 7 [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP]] at the [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve P908 24hmanstest01.JPG|thumb|left|Villeneuve driving the No. 7 [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP]] at the [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans]]]]


Villeneuve explored NASCAR after exiting F1, talking to [[Roush Fenway Racing|Roush Racing]] owner [[Jack Roush]] who agreed to help Villeneuve obtain [[NASCAR Camping World Truck Series|Truck Series]] experience before progressing to the [[NASCAR Xfinity Series|Busch Series]] in 2007 on the condition of a sponsorship agreement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pappone|first=Jeff|date=2 December 2006|title=Roush wants Villeneuve, but there's a hefty price|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/roush-wants-villeneuve-but-theres-a-hefty-price/article18179182/|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054102/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/roush-wants-villeneuve-but-theres-a-hefty-price/article18179182/|url-status=live}}</ref> Before that, he made his [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] debut with [[Peugeot Sport|Peugeot]] in the [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans|2007 edition]] informing team manager Serge Saulnier that he wanted to complete the [[Triple Crown of Motorsport]].{{efn|The Triple Crown of Motorsport consists of the F1 World Championship, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.<ref name="CEBio"/>}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Glenn|date=10 January 2007|title=Peugeot initiated Villeneuve talks|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56191|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070128084047/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56191|archive-date=28 January 2007|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Autosport}}</ref> Sharing the [[Le Mans Prototype|Le Mans Prototype 1]] (LMP1)-class No. 7 [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP]] car with [[Marc Gené]] and [[Nicolas Minassian]], Villeneuve retired after 338 laps with engine injection trouble.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salisbury|first=Matt|date=17 June 2007|title=Race results – Le Mans 24 Hours|url=https://www.crash.net/le-mans/results/141664/1/race-results-le-mans-24-hours|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.crash.net/le-mans/results/141664/1/race-results-le-mans-24-hours}}</ref><ref name=RSCResults>{{Cite web|title=Complete Archive of Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/archive/Jacques-Villeneuve-CDN.html|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Racing Sports Cars|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203034911/https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/archive/Jacques-Villeneuve-CDN.html}}</ref> He entered into a partnership with [[Bill Davis Racing]] (BDR) to enter the [[2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]' last seven events in its No. 27 [[Toyota Tundra]] in anticipation of racing full-time in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schwarb|first=John|date=30 August 2007|title=Villeneuve following Montoya's footsteps into NASCAR|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/news/story?series=4&id=2997776|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606121347/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/news/story?series=4&id=2997776}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=28 August 2007|title=Villeneuve to race trucks; may run Nextel Cup in 2008|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070828/SPORTS18/708280383/1048/SPORTS|url-status=dead|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012142836/http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070828%2FSPORTS18%2F708280383%2F1048%2FSPORTS|archive-date=October 12, 2007}}</ref> Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in all seven events for 42nd overall with 615 [[List of NASCAR points scoring systems|points]].<ref name=2007Trucks>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/C/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/C/}}</ref> That same year, he drove two races in the [[2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series|Nextel Cup Series]] (the [[2007 UAW-Ford 500|UAW-Ford 500]] at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] and the [[2007 Checker Auto Parts 500|Checker Auto Parts 500]] at Phoenix) in BDR's No. 27 Toyota,{{Efn|Villeneuve had planned to make his Cup Series debut at Phoenix but moved it forward five weeks following approval from NASCAR as a result of testing the [[Car of Tomorrow]] at Talladega and his performance in the Truck Series round at [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway]]. He therefore abandoned plans to race the ARCA and Truck Series events at Talladega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/jacques-villeneuve-race-nextel-cup-jeff-gordon-opposes-move#ixzz43oNwQIQ4|title=Jacques Villeneuve to Race in Nextel Cup, Jeff Gordon Opposes Move|date=September 27, 2007|work=Autoweek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807051607/https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/jacques-villeneuve-race-nextel-cup-jeff-gordon-opposes-move#ixzz43oNwQIQ4|archive-date=August 7, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 24, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>}} finishing 21st and 41st respectively.<ref name=2007Nextel>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/W/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512191356/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/W/}}</ref>
Villeneuve explored NASCAR after exiting F1, talking to [[Roush Fenway Racing|Roush Racing]] owner [[Jack Roush]] who agreed to help Villeneuve obtain [[NASCAR Camping World Truck Series|Truck Series]] experience before progressing to the [[NASCAR Xfinity Series|Busch Series]] in 2007 on the condition of a sponsorship agreement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pappone|first=Jeff|date=2 December 2006|title=Roush wants Villeneuve, but there's a hefty price|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/roush-wants-villeneuve-but-theres-a-hefty-price/article18179182/|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054102/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/roush-wants-villeneuve-but-theres-a-hefty-price/article18179182/|url-status=live}}</ref> Before that, he made his [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] debut with [[Peugeot Sport|Peugeot]] in the [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans|2007 edition]] informing team manager Serge Saulnier that he wanted to complete the [[Triple Crown of Motorsport]].{{efn|The Triple Crown of Motorsport consists of the F1 World Championship, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.<ref name="CEBio"/>}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Glenn|date=10 January 2007|title=Peugeot initiated Villeneuve talks|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56191|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070128084047/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56191|archive-date=28 January 2007|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Autosport}}</ref> Sharing the [[Le Mans Prototype|Le Mans Prototype 1]] (LMP1)-class No. 7 [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP]] car with [[Marc Gené]] and [[Nicolas Minassian]], Villeneuve retired after 338 laps with engine injection trouble.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salisbury|first=Matt|date=17 June 2007|title=Race results – Le Mans 24 Hours|url=https://www.crash.net/le-mans/results/141664/1/race-results-le-mans-24-hours|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.crash.net/le-mans/results/141664/1/race-results-le-mans-24-hours}}</ref><ref name=RSCResults>{{Cite web|title=Complete Archive of Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/archive/Jacques-Villeneuve-CDN.html|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Racing Sports Cars|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203034911/https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/archive/Jacques-Villeneuve-CDN.html}}</ref> He entered into a partnership with [[Bill Davis Racing]] (BDR) to enter the [[2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]' last seven events in its No. 27 [[Toyota Tundra]] in anticipation of racing full-time in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schwarb|first=John|date=30 August 2007|title=Villeneuve following Montoya's footsteps into NASCAR|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/news/story?series=4&id=2997776|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606121347/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/news/story?series=4&id=2997776}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=28 August 2007|title=Villeneuve to race trucks; may run Nextel Cup in 2008|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070828/SPORTS18/708280383/1048/SPORTS|url-status=dead|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012142836/http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070828%2FSPORTS18%2F708280383%2F1048%2FSPORTS|archive-date=12 October 2007}}</ref> Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in all seven events for 42nd overall with 615 [[List of NASCAR points scoring systems|points]].<ref name=2007Trucks>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/C/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/C/}}</ref> That same year, he drove two races in the [[2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series|Nextel Cup Series]] (the [[2007 UAW-Ford 500|UAW-Ford 500]] at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] and the [[2007 Checker Auto Parts 500|Checker Auto Parts 500]] at Phoenix) in BDR's No. 27 Toyota,{{Efn|Villeneuve had planned to make his Cup Series debut at Phoenix but moved it forward five weeks following approval from NASCAR as a result of testing the [[Car of Tomorrow]] at Talladega and his performance in the Truck Series round at [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway]]. He therefore abandoned plans to race the ARCA and Truck Series events at Talladega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/jacques-villeneuve-race-nextel-cup-jeff-gordon-opposes-move#ixzz43oNwQIQ4|title=Jacques Villeneuve to Race in Nextel Cup, Jeff Gordon Opposes Move|date=27 September 2007|work=Autoweek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807051607/https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/jacques-villeneuve-race-nextel-cup-jeff-gordon-opposes-move#ixzz43oNwQIQ4|archive-date=7 August 2018|url-status=live|access-date=24 March 2016}}</ref>}} finishing 21st and 41st respectively.<ref name=2007Nextel>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/W/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512191356/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/W/}}</ref>


[[File:Jacques Villeneuve 2008 NASCAR.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve attempting to qualify for the [[2008 Daytona 500]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve 2008 NASCAR.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve attempting to qualify for the [[2008 Daytona 500]]]]


Villeneuve and Pollock agreed to end their working relationship in early 2008, and Barry Green began managing him. That February, BDR released Villeneuve, who failed to qualify for the [[2008 Daytona 500|Daytona 500]] of the renamed Sprint Cup Series after causing a [[The Big One (motorsport)|multi-car accident]] in the [[2008 Gatorade Duels|Gatorade Duels]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=McDonald|first=Norris|date=16 February 2008|title=Villeneuve loses NASCAR ride|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/02/16/villeneuve_loses_nascar_ride.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054039/https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/02/16/villeneuve_loses_nascar_ride.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Two months later, he raced the final two rounds of the [[2008 Speedcar Series|inaugural season]] of the Middle East and Southeast Asian-based stock car [[Speedcar Series]] at the [[Bahrain International Circuit]] and the [[Dubai Autodrome]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pillion|first=Dennis|date=12 April 2008|title=Villeneuve's day comes to quick end in Speedcar season finale|work=[[The Birmingham News]]|url=https://www.al.com/sports/mobile/2008/04/villeneuves_day_comes_to_quick.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.al.com/sports/mobile/2008/04/villeneuves_day_comes_to_quick.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2 April 2008|title=Former F1 champions go head-to-head in Speedcar|work=Gulf Weekly|url=http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/18890//Former-F1-champions-go-head-to-head-in-Speedcar|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110956/http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/18890//Former-F1-champions-go-head-to-head-in-Speedcar|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve then won the [[2008 1000 km of Spa]] (part of the [[European Le Mans Series|Le Mans Series]]) for Peugeot with Gené and Minassian in his first race victory in 11 years.<ref name="MMagBio" /> Although he finished second in the [[2008 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]], sharing Peugeot's No. 7 LMP1 entry with Gené and Minassian,<ref name="RSCResults" /> he was released a month later because Peugeot wanted a French driver.<ref name="JV2017Interview" /> In August, Villeneuve signed a contract to make his [[2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series|Nationwide Series]] debut driving [[Braun Motorsports|Braun Racing]]'s No. 32 [[Toyota Camry]] in the [[2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200|NAPA Auto Parts 200]] at Montreal's [[Circuit Gilles Villeneuve]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ashenfelter|first=Mark|date=31 July 2008|title=Former F1 champ Villeneuve anxious to put on a show for Canadian fans|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/nascar/nationwide/columns/story?columnist=ashenfelter_mark&id=3512539|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606135830/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/nascar/nationwide/columns/story?columnist=ashenfelter_mark&id=3512539}}</ref> finishing 16th.<ref name=2008Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513043823/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/B/}}</ref> He also came 16th at the [[Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez]] round of [[Top Race V6|Top Race V6 Argentina]] aboard Oro Racing Team's No. 27 [[Volkswagen Passat|Volkswagen Passat TRV6]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Competes in Argentinean Top Race Series|date=September 29, 2008 |url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/jacques-villeneuve-competes-in-argentinean-top-race-series/33113/|publisher=Auto123.com|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606142639/https://www.auto123.com/en/news/jacques-villeneuve-competes-in-argentinean-top-race-series/33113/|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Participera À La Course Top Race En Argentine|date=September 12, 2008 |trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve Will Participate in the Top Race in Argentina|url=https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/jacques-villeneuve-participera-a-la-course-top-race-en-argentine/36397/?folder=industry|publisher=Auto123.com|language=fr|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606124421/https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/jacques-villeneuve-participera-a-la-course-top-race-en-argentine/36397/?folder=industry|url-status=live}}</ref>
Villeneuve and Pollock agreed to end their working relationship in early 2008, and Barry Green began managing him. That February, BDR released Villeneuve, who failed to qualify for the [[2008 Daytona 500|Daytona 500]] of the renamed Sprint Cup Series after causing a [[The Big One (motorsport)|multi-car accident]] in the [[2008 Gatorade Duels|Gatorade Duels]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=McDonald|first=Norris|date=16 February 2008|title=Villeneuve loses NASCAR ride|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/02/16/villeneuve_loses_nascar_ride.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054039/https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/02/16/villeneuve_loses_nascar_ride.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Two months later, he raced the final two rounds of the [[2008 Speedcar Series|inaugural season]] of the Middle East and Southeast Asian-based stock car [[Speedcar Series]] at the [[Bahrain International Circuit]] and the [[Dubai Autodrome]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pillion|first=Dennis|date=12 April 2008|title=Villeneuve's day comes to quick end in Speedcar season finale|work=[[The Birmingham News]]|url=https://www.al.com/sports/mobile/2008/04/villeneuves_day_comes_to_quick.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.al.com/sports/mobile/2008/04/villeneuves_day_comes_to_quick.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2 April 2008|title=Former F1 champions go head-to-head in Speedcar|work=Gulf Weekly|url=http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/18890//Former-F1-champions-go-head-to-head-in-Speedcar|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110956/http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/18890//Former-F1-champions-go-head-to-head-in-Speedcar|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve then won the [[2008 1000 km of Spa]] (part of the [[European Le Mans Series|Le Mans Series]]) for Peugeot with Gené and Minassian in his first race victory in eleven years.<ref name="MMagBio" /> Although he finished second in the [[2008 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]], sharing Peugeot's No. 7 LMP1 entry with Gené and Minassian,<ref name="RSCResults" /> he was released a month later because Peugeot wanted a French driver.<ref name="JV2017Interview" /> In August, Villeneuve signed a contract to make his [[2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series|Nationwide Series]] debut driving [[Braun Motorsports|Braun Racing]]'s No. 32 [[Toyota Camry]] in the [[2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200|NAPA Auto Parts 200]] at Montreal's [[Circuit Gilles Villeneuve]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ashenfelter|first=Mark|date=31 July 2008|title=Former F1 champ Villeneuve anxious to put on a show for Canadian fans|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/nascar/nationwide/columns/story?columnist=ashenfelter_mark&id=3512539|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606135830/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/nascar/nationwide/columns/story?columnist=ashenfelter_mark&id=3512539}}</ref> finishing sixteenth.<ref name=2008Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513043823/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/B/}}</ref> He also came 16th at the [[Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez]] round of [[Top Race V6|Top Race V6 Argentina]] aboard Oro Racing Team's No. 27 [[Volkswagen Passat|Volkswagen Passat TRV6]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Competes in Argentinean Top Race Series|date=29 September 2008 |url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/jacques-villeneuve-competes-in-argentinean-top-race-series/33113/|publisher=Auto123.com|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606142639/https://www.auto123.com/en/news/jacques-villeneuve-competes-in-argentinean-top-race-series/33113/|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Participera À La Course Top Race En Argentine|date=12 September 2008 |trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve Will Participate in the Top Race in Argentina|url=https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/jacques-villeneuve-participera-a-la-course-top-race-en-argentine/36397/?folder=industry|publisher=Auto123.com|language=fr|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606124421/https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/jacques-villeneuve-participera-a-la-course-top-race-en-argentine/36397/?folder=industry|url-status=live}}</ref>


Villeneuve returned to the Speedcar Series in the [[2008–09 Speedcar Series|2008–09 season]] driving for Durango.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barstow|first=Ollie|date=1 December 2008|title=Durango to tackle Speedcar with Villeneuve|url=https://www.crash.net/gp2/news/68726/1/durango-to-tackle-speedcar-with-villeneuve|url-status=dead|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606152258/https://www.crash.net/gp2/news/68726/1/durango-to-tackle-speedcar-with-villeneuve}}</ref> Competing in five races, he finished in the top ten three times, scoring seven points for 11th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name=DBOverview>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jacques-villeneuve/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=DriverDB|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214543/https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jacques-villeneuve/}}</ref> In mid-2009, Villeneuve partook in the Tide 250 at [[Autodrome Saint-Eustache]] and the GP3R 100 at [[Circuit Trois-Rivières]] of the [[2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] for the Jacombs Racing Team in its No. 7 [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Ford Fusion]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=23 May 2009|title=NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve will contest a NASCAR Canadian Tire race|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/nascar-jacques-villeneuve-will-contest-a-nascar-canadian-tire-race?artid=108008|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606153017/https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/nascar-jacques-villeneuve-will-contest-a-nascar-canadian-tire-race?artid=108008}}</ref> finishing fourth at Trois-Rivieres.<ref name=2009Canada>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/T/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606150756/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/T/}}</ref> For the first and only time, Villeneuve entered the [[Spa 24 Hours]] in [[2009 24 Hours of Spa|2009]]. He shared Gravity Racing International's G2 category No. 118 [[Mosler MT900]]R GT3 with [[Vincent Radermecker]], Loris de Sordi and [[Ho-Pin Tung]]. The trio failed to finish.<ref name="RSCResults" /> He drove the No. 27 Mercedes TRV6 at the [[Interlagos Circuit]] and Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez rounds of Top Race V6 Argentina,<ref>{{Cite news|date=30 June 2009|title=Villeneuve en el Top Race|language=es|trans-title=Villeneuve in the Top Race|work=El Popular|url=http://www.elpopular.com.ar/diario/2009/06/30/nota.html?idnota=56165|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054055/http://www.elpopular.com.ar/diario/2009/06/30/nota.html?idnota=56165|url-status=live}}</ref> achieving a best finish of 13th in Buenos Aires.<ref name="DBOverview" /> He made one appearance in the [[2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series|2009 Nationwide Series]], finishing fourth at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Basu|first=Arpon|date=7 August 2009|title=Busch sets sights on Villeneuve|work=The Globe and Mail|agency=The Canadian Press|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/busch-sets-sights-on-villeneuve/article1201782/|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054019/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/busch-sets-sights-on-villeneuve/article1201782/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=2009Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513111221/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/B/}}</ref>
Villeneuve returned to the Speedcar Series in the [[2008–09 Speedcar Series|2008–09 season]] driving for Durango.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barstow|first=Ollie|date=1 December 2008|title=Durango to tackle Speedcar with Villeneuve|url=https://www.crash.net/gp2/news/68726/1/durango-to-tackle-speedcar-with-villeneuve|url-status=dead|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606152258/https://www.crash.net/gp2/news/68726/1/durango-to-tackle-speedcar-with-villeneuve}}</ref> Competing in five races, he finished in the top ten three times, scoring seven points for eleventh in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name=DBOverview>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jacques-villeneuve/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=DriverDB|archive-date=1 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214543/https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jacques-villeneuve/}}</ref> In mid-2009, Villeneuve partook in the Tide 250 at [[Autodrome Saint-Eustache]] and the GP3R 100 at [[Circuit Trois-Rivières]] of the [[2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] for the Jacombs Racing Team in its No. 7 [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Ford Fusion]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=23 May 2009|title=NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve will contest a NASCAR Canadian Tire race|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/nascar-jacques-villeneuve-will-contest-a-nascar-canadian-tire-race?artid=108008|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606153017/https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/nascar-jacques-villeneuve-will-contest-a-nascar-canadian-tire-race?artid=108008}}</ref> finishing fourth at Trois-Rivieres.<ref name=2009Canada>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/T/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606150756/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/T/}}</ref> For the first and only time, Villeneuve entered the [[Spa 24 Hours]] in [[2009 24 Hours of Spa|2009]]. He shared Gravity Racing International's G2 category No. 118 [[Mosler MT900]]R GT3 with [[Vincent Radermecker]], Loris de Sordi and [[Ho-Pin Tung]]. The trio failed to finish.<ref name="RSCResults" /> He drove the No. 27 Mercedes TRV6 at the [[Interlagos Circuit]] and Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez rounds of Top Race V6 Argentina,<ref>{{Cite news|date=30 June 2009|title=Villeneuve en el Top Race|language=es|trans-title=Villeneuve in the Top Race|work=El Popular|url=http://www.elpopular.com.ar/diario/2009/06/30/nota.html?idnota=56165|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054055/http://www.elpopular.com.ar/diario/2009/06/30/nota.html?idnota=56165|url-status=live}}</ref> achieving a best finish of thirteenth in Buenos Aires.<ref name="DBOverview" /> He made one appearance in the [[2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series|2009 Nationwide Series]], finishing fourth at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Basu|first=Arpon|date=7 August 2009|title=Busch sets sights on Villeneuve|work=The Globe and Mail|agency=The Canadian Press|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/busch-sets-sights-on-villeneuve/article1201782/|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054019/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/busch-sets-sights-on-villeneuve/article1201782/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=2009Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513111221/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/B/}}</ref>


In 2010, Villeneuve ran the Nationwide Series road courses at Road America, [[Watkins Glen International|Watkins Glen]] and Montreal in Braun Racing's No. 32 vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mejía|first=Diego|date=3 June 2010|title=Villeneuve eighth at Watkins Glen|url=https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/villeneuve-eighth-at-watkins-glen-4440415/4440415/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054103/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/villeneuve-eighth-at-watkins-glen-4440415/4440415/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 June 2010|title=Jacques Villeneuve to make NASCAR return|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/06/03/jacques-villeneuve-to-make-nascar-return/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=[[Speedcafe]]|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607083138/https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/06/03/jacques-villeneuve-to-make-nascar-return/}}</ref> He finished eighth at Watkins Glen before claiming third at Montreal, where he started second.<ref name=2010Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508200432/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/B/}}</ref> In mid-season, Villeneuve entered the [[2010 Brickyard 400|Brickyard 400]] at [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]] finishing 29th in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jenkins|first=Chris|date=24 July 2010|title=NASCAR: Villeneuve returns to Indy just in time|work=[[The News-Herald (Ohio)|The News-Herald]]|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.news-herald.com/news/nascar-villeneuve-returns-to-indy-just-in-time/article_34b4fcd0-e8b8-5200-bb09-273d8b4687dc.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606173051/https://www.news-herald.com/news/nascar-villeneuve-returns-to-indy-just-in-time/article_34b4fcd0-e8b8-5200-bb09-273d8b4687dc.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=2010Sprint>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/W/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513074730/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/W/}}</ref> Villeneuve joined [[Rod Nash Racing]] as [[Paul Dumbrell]]'s international co-driver in its No. 55 [[Ford Falcon (FG)|Ford FG Falcon]] for the [[2010 Armor All Gold Coast 600|Gold Coast 600]] double header in October 2010 and sought advice from driver [[Marcos Ambrose]] on [[touring car racing]].{{Efn|[[Paul Morris (racing driver)|Paul Morris]] considered Villeneuve for a full-time drive at [[Supercheap Auto Racing]] in the [[2009 V8 Supercar Championship Series]] but a lack of sponsorship prevented his racing in the series.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gover|first=Paul|title=V8 Villeneuve Formula One champ groomed for Supercars|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/361144349|work=[[Herald Sun]]|date=9 January 2009|access-date=6 June 2021|page=78|id={{ProQuest|361144349}}|url-access=subscription|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054021/https://www.proquest.com/docview/361144349|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 October 2010|title=Villeneuve: Ambrose has given me V8 advice|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/10/20/villeneuve-ambrose-has-given-me-v8-advice/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2020|publisher=Speedcafe|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607091153/https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/10/20/villeneuve-ambrose-has-given-me-v8-advice/}}</ref> He finished 22nd in the first race and fifth in the second.<ref name=2010Supercars>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 V8 Supercars Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/V8/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507130703/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/V8/}}</ref> Ford motorsport manager Chris Styring considered Villeneuve for the [[2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000|Bathurst 1000]], the [[2011 L&H 500|L&H 500]] and the [[2011 Armor All Gold Coast 600|Gold Coast 600]] in the [[2011 International V8 Supercars Championship]], but Villeneuve's financial demands were too great for Ford.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=C.|first=D.|date=23 March 2011|title=Jacques Out of GC600|journal=Auto Action|issue=1433|page=5}}</ref>
In 2010, Villeneuve ran the Nationwide Series road courses at Road America, [[Watkins Glen International|Watkins Glen]] and Montreal in Braun Racing's No. 32 vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mejía|first=Diego|date=3 June 2010|title=Villeneuve eighth at Watkins Glen|url=https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/villeneuve-eighth-at-watkins-glen-4440415/4440415/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054103/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/villeneuve-eighth-at-watkins-glen-4440415/4440415/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 June 2010|title=Jacques Villeneuve to make NASCAR return|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/06/03/jacques-villeneuve-to-make-nascar-return/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=[[Speedcafe]]|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607083138/https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/06/03/jacques-villeneuve-to-make-nascar-return/}}</ref> He finished eighth at Watkins Glen before claiming third at Montreal, where he started second.<ref name=2010Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508200432/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/B/}}</ref> In mid-season, Villeneuve entered the [[2010 Brickyard 400|Brickyard 400]] at [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]] finishing 29th in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jenkins|first=Chris|date=24 July 2010|title=NASCAR: Villeneuve returns to Indy just in time|work=[[The News-Herald (Ohio)|The News-Herald]]|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.news-herald.com/news/nascar-villeneuve-returns-to-indy-just-in-time/article_34b4fcd0-e8b8-5200-bb09-273d8b4687dc.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606173051/https://www.news-herald.com/news/nascar-villeneuve-returns-to-indy-just-in-time/article_34b4fcd0-e8b8-5200-bb09-273d8b4687dc.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=2010Sprint>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/W/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513074730/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/W/}}</ref> Villeneuve joined [[Rod Nash Racing]] as [[Paul Dumbrell]]'s international co-driver in its No. 55 [[Ford Falcon (FG)|Ford FG Falcon]] for the [[2010 Armor All Gold Coast 600|Gold Coast 600]] double header in October 2010 and sought advice from driver [[Marcos Ambrose]] on [[touring car racing]].{{Efn|[[Paul Morris (racing driver)|Paul Morris]] considered Villeneuve for a full-time drive at [[Supercheap Auto Racing]] in the [[2009 V8 Supercar Championship Series]] but a lack of sponsorship prevented his racing in the series.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gover|first=Paul|title=V8 Villeneuve Formula One champ groomed for Supercars|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/361144349|work=[[Herald Sun]]|date=9 January 2009|access-date=6 June 2021|page=78|id={{ProQuest|361144349}}|url-access=subscription|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054021/https://www.proquest.com/docview/361144349|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 October 2010|title=Villeneuve: Ambrose has given me V8 advice|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/10/20/villeneuve-ambrose-has-given-me-v8-advice/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2020|publisher=Speedcafe|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607091153/https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/10/20/villeneuve-ambrose-has-given-me-v8-advice/}}</ref> He finished 22nd in the first race and fifth in the second.<ref name=2010Supercars>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 V8 Supercars Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/V8/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507130703/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/V8/}}</ref> Ford motorsport manager Chris Styring considered Villeneuve for the [[2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000|Bathurst 1000]], the [[2011 L&H 500|L&H 500]] and the [[2011 Armor All Gold Coast 600|Gold Coast 600]] in the [[2011 International V8 Supercars Championship]], but Villeneuve's financial demands were too great for Ford.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=C.|first=D.|date=23 March 2011|title=Jacques Out of GC600|journal=Auto Action|issue=1433|page=5}}</ref>


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=== 2011–present ===
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[[File:Nationwide 22 Jacques Villeneuve 2011 Road America Bucyrus 200.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve racing the No. 22 [[Dodge]] at the 2011 Bucyrus 200]]
[[File:Nationwide 22 Jacques Villeneuve 2011 Road America Bucyrus 200.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve racing the No. 22 [[Dodge]] at the 2011 Bucyrus 200]]


Villeneuve drove the Road America and Montreal road course races of the [[2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series]] for [[Team Penske|Penske Racing]] in its No. 22 [[Dodge Challenger]] in lieu of [[Brad Keselowski]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 May 2011|title=Villeneuve to race NASCAR in Montreal|publisher=CBC News|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/villeneuve-to-race-nascar-in-montreal-1.1113757|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=July 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701205409/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/villeneuve-to-race-nascar-in-montreal-1.1113757|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished the Road America race third and qualified on pole position for the Montreal event but finished 27th despite leading 29 laps.<ref name=2011Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2011/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509030811/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2011/B/}}</ref> In August 2011, he joined [[Shell Oil Company|Shell V-Power Racing]] for the Stock Car Corrida do Milhão for the [[2011 Stock Car Brasil season|2011 championship]] of [[Stock Car Brasil]] despite concerns about adapting to his car.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 August 2011|title=Villeneuve se preocupa com adaptação na Stock Car|language=pt|trans-title=Villeneuve worries about adaptation in Stock Car|work=[[O Estado de S. Paulo]]|agency=[[Agência Estado]]|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/velocidade,villeneuve-se-preocupa-com-adaptacao-na-stock-car,754180|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054021/https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/velocidade,villeneuve-se-preocupa-com-adaptacao-na-stock-car,754180|url-status=live}}</ref> Driving the No. 27 [[Peugeot 408 (saloon)|Peugeot 408]],<ref name="DBOverview" /> Villeneuve qualified 27th and finished 18th.<ref>{{Cite news|date=7 August 2011|title=Thiago Camilo vence Corrida do Milhão; Villeneuve é 18º|language=pt|trans-title=Thiago Camilo wins the Million Race; Villeneuve is 18th|publisher=[[Terra (company)|Terra]]|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/automobilismo/thiago-camilo-vence-corrida-do-milhao-villeneuve-e-18,443dea175c2ba310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210930/https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/automobilismo/thiago-camilo-vence-corrida-do-milhao-villeneuve-e-18,443dea175c2ba310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was employed by Penske to drive its No. 22 car at the Road America and Montreal road course races in the [[2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 May 2012|title=Jacques Villeneuve to run 2 Nationwide races|work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]]|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jacques-villeneuve-to-run-2-nationwide-races-2012may17-story.html|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607071159/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jacques-villeneuve-to-run-2-nationwide-races-2012may17-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve finished sixth at Road America and third at Montreal.<ref name=2012Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/B/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514033924/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/B/}}</ref> During the [[2012 International V8 Supercars Championship]], he filled in for the injured [[Greg Murphy]] for three rounds in [[Kelly Grove Racing|Kelly Racing]]'s No. 51 [[Holden Commodore (VE)|Holden Commodore]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mauk|first=Eric|date=17 July 2012|title=Jacques Villenueve to run two more events for Kelly Racing|url=https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/jacques-villenueve-to-run-two-more-events-for-kelly-racing/423319/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210914/https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/jacques-villenueve-to-run-two-more-events-for-kelly-racing/423319/}}</ref> finishing no higher than 24th.<ref name=2012Supercars>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2012 V8 Supercars Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/V8/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/V8}}</ref> He finished seventh sharing Vita4One's No. 34 [[BMW Z4 (E89)|BMW Z4 GT3]] with [[Jos Verstappen]] at the [[Baku World Challenge|City Challenge Baku GT]] event in October.<ref name="RSCResults" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=29 October 2012|title=GT: Jacques Villeneuve takes 7th place in Baku street race (+photos)|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuve-takes-7th-place-in-baku-street-race-photos?artid=149181|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210915/https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuve-takes-7th-place-in-baku-street-race-photos?artid=149181}}</ref>
Villeneuve drove the Road America and Montreal road course races of the [[2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series]] for [[Team Penske|Penske Racing]] in its No. 22 [[Dodge Challenger]] in lieu of [[Brad Keselowski]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 May 2011|title=Villeneuve to race NASCAR in Montreal|publisher=CBC News|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/villeneuve-to-race-nascar-in-montreal-1.1113757|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=1 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701205409/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/villeneuve-to-race-nascar-in-montreal-1.1113757|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished the Road America race third and qualified on pole position for the Montreal event but finished 27th despite leading 29 laps.<ref name=2011Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2011/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509030811/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2011/B/}}</ref> In August 2011, he joined [[Shell Oil Company|Shell V-Power Racing]] for the Stock Car Corrida do Milhão for the [[2011 Stock Car Brasil season|2011 championship]] of [[Stock Car Brasil]] despite concerns about adapting to his car.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 August 2011|title=Villeneuve se preocupa com adaptação na Stock Car|language=pt|trans-title=Villeneuve worries about adaptation in Stock Car|work=[[O Estado de S. Paulo]]|agency=[[Agência Estado]]|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/velocidade,villeneuve-se-preocupa-com-adaptacao-na-stock-car,754180|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054021/https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/velocidade,villeneuve-se-preocupa-com-adaptacao-na-stock-car,754180|url-status=live}}</ref> Driving the No. 27 [[Peugeot 408 (saloon)|Peugeot 408]],<ref name="DBOverview" /> Villeneuve qualified 27th and finished eighteenth.<ref>{{Cite news|date=7 August 2011|title=Thiago Camilo vence Corrida do Milhão; Villeneuve é 18º|language=pt|trans-title=Thiago Camilo wins the Million Race; Villeneuve is 18th|publisher=[[Terra (company)|Terra]]|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/automobilismo/thiago-camilo-vence-corrida-do-milhao-villeneuve-e-18,443dea175c2ba310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210930/https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/automobilismo/thiago-camilo-vence-corrida-do-milhao-villeneuve-e-18,443dea175c2ba310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was employed by Penske to drive its No. 22 car at the Road America and Montreal road course races in the [[2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 May 2012|title=Jacques Villeneuve to run 2 Nationwide races|work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]]|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jacques-villeneuve-to-run-2-nationwide-races-2012may17-story.html|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607071159/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jacques-villeneuve-to-run-2-nationwide-races-2012may17-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve finished sixth at Road America and third at Montreal.<ref name=2012Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/B/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=14 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514033924/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/B/}}</ref> During the [[2012 International V8 Supercars Championship]], he filled in for the injured [[Greg Murphy]] for three rounds in [[Kelly Grove Racing|Kelly Racing]]'s No. 51 [[Holden Commodore (VE)|Holden Commodore]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mauk|first=Eric|date=17 July 2012|title=Jacques Villenueve to run two more events for Kelly Racing|url=https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/jacques-villenueve-to-run-two-more-events-for-kelly-racing/423319/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210914/https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/jacques-villenueve-to-run-two-more-events-for-kelly-racing/423319/}}</ref> finishing no higher than 24th.<ref name=2012Supercars>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2012 V8 Supercars Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/V8/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=6 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/V8}}</ref> He finished seventh sharing Vita4One's No. 34 [[BMW Z4 (E89)|BMW Z4 GT3]] with [[Jos Verstappen]] at the [[Baku World Challenge|City Challenge Baku GT]] event in October.<ref name="RSCResults" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=29 October 2012|title=GT: Jacques Villeneuve takes 7th place in Baku street race (+photos)|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuve-takes-7th-place-in-baku-street-race-photos?artid=149181|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210915/https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuve-takes-7th-place-in-baku-street-race-photos?artid=149181}}</ref>


[[File:Jacques Villeneuve V8 Supercars.JPG|thumb|Villeneuve competing at the [[2012 Coates Hire Ipswich 300]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve V8 Supercars.JPG|thumb|Villeneuve competing at the [[2012 Coates Hire Ipswich 300]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Sonoma 2013.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve during the [[2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Sonoma 2013.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve during the [[2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350]]]]


When Villeneuve expressed interest in the International V8 Supercars Championship, he was considered for a full-time seat at Kelly Racing in the [[2013 International V8 Supercars Championship|2013]], but no agreement was reached.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Inwood|first=Alex|date=27 June 2012|title=Nissan Targets Villeneuve|journal=Auto Action|issue=1497|pages=4–5}}</ref> For the first and only time, he partook in the Le Mans double header counting towards the [[2013 FFSA GT season|2013 season]] of the [[FFSA GT Championship]], sharing the No. 27 Sport Garage-entered [[Ferrari 458|Ferrari 458 Italia GT3]] with [[Éric Cayrolle]].<ref name="RSCResults" />{{efn|Villeneuve became aware of a possible entry to the FFSA GT Championship through team owner Christian Petit.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=7 May 2013|title=GT: Jacques Villeneuve's new challenge (+photos)|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuves-new-challenge-photos?artid=155529|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=June 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612161543/http://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuves-new-challenge-photos?artid=155529}}</ref>}} The duo finished 11th in the first race and retired from the next.{{Efn|Villeneuve and Cayrolle were entered for the Imola round but the entry failed to arrive.<ref name=RSCResults/>}}<ref name="RSCResults" /> Midway through the season, Villeneuve was hired by car owner [[James Finch]] to drive the [[2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350|Toyota/Save Mart 350]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in the [[2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series|Sprint Cup Series]] for [[Phoenix Racing (NASCAR team)|Phoenix Racing]] in its No. 51 Chevrolet SS, finishing 41st due to mechanical trouble after 19 laps.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fryer|first=Jenna|date=21 June 2013|title=NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve's return not exactly embraced by fellow drivers|work=Toronto Star|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/06/21/nascar_jacques_villeneuves_return_not_exactly_embraced_by_fellow_drivers.html|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=July 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730202535/http://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/06/21/nascar_jacques_villeneuves_return_not_exactly_embraced_by_fellow_drivers.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Gluck|first=Jeff|date=23 June 2013|title=Road course 'train wreck' out of Sonoma|work=[[USA Today]]|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/23/jacques-villeneuve-danica-patrick-clint-bowyer-sonoma-raceway-toyota-save-mart-350/2450487/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=July 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702000401/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/23/jacques-villeneuve-danica-patrick-clint-bowyer-sonoma-raceway-toyota-save-mart-350/2450487/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, he finished fifth in the Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres (part of the [[2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|Canadian Tire Series]]) in 22 Racing's Dodge Challenger.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nesbitt|first=Wally|date=11 June 2013|title=Villeneuve Joins 22 Racing For the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres|url=https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/breaking-news/item/1834-villeneuve-joins-22-racing-for-the-grand-prix-of-trois-rivieres.html|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Inside Track Motorsport News|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124064039/https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/breaking-news/item/1834-villeneuve-joins-22-racing-for-the-grand-prix-of-trois-rivieres.html}}</ref><ref name=2013Canadian>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/T/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508200419/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/T/}}</ref>
When Villeneuve expressed interest in the International V8 Supercars Championship, he was considered for a full-time seat at Kelly Racing in the [[2013 International V8 Supercars Championship|2013]], but no agreement was reached.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Inwood|first=Alex|date=27 June 2012|title=Nissan Targets Villeneuve|journal=Auto Action|issue=1497|pages=4–5}}</ref> For the first and only time, he partook in the Le Mans double header counting towards the [[2013 FFSA GT season|2013 season]] of the [[FFSA GT Championship]], sharing the No. 27 Sport Garage-entered [[Ferrari 458|Ferrari 458 Italia GT3]] with [[Éric Cayrolle]].<ref name="RSCResults" />{{efn|Villeneuve became aware of a possible entry to the FFSA GT Championship through team owner Christian Petit.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=7 May 2013|title=GT: Jacques Villeneuve's new challenge (+photos)|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuves-new-challenge-photos?artid=155529|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=12 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612161543/http://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuves-new-challenge-photos?artid=155529}}</ref>}} The duo finished 11th in the first race and retired from the next.{{Efn|Villeneuve and Cayrolle were entered for the Imola round but the entry failed to arrive.<ref name=RSCResults/>}}<ref name="RSCResults" /> Midway through the season, Villeneuve was hired by car owner [[James Finch]] to drive the [[2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350|Toyota/Save Mart 350]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in the [[2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series|Sprint Cup Series]] for [[Phoenix Racing (NASCAR team)|Phoenix Racing]] in its No. 51 Chevrolet SS, finishing 41st due to mechanical trouble after nineteen laps.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fryer|first=Jenna|date=21 June 2013|title=NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve's return not exactly embraced by fellow drivers|work=Toronto Star|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/06/21/nascar_jacques_villeneuves_return_not_exactly_embraced_by_fellow_drivers.html|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=30 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730202535/http://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/06/21/nascar_jacques_villeneuves_return_not_exactly_embraced_by_fellow_drivers.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Gluck|first=Jeff|date=23 June 2013|title=Road course 'train wreck' out of Sonoma|work=[[USA Today]]|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/23/jacques-villeneuve-danica-patrick-clint-bowyer-sonoma-raceway-toyota-save-mart-350/2450487/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=2 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702000401/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/23/jacques-villeneuve-danica-patrick-clint-bowyer-sonoma-raceway-toyota-save-mart-350/2450487/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, he finished fifth in the Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres (part of the [[2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|Canadian Tire Series]]) in 22 Racing's Dodge Challenger.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nesbitt|first=Wally|date=11 June 2013|title=Villeneuve Joins 22 Racing For the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres|url=https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/breaking-news/item/1834-villeneuve-joins-22-racing-for-the-grand-prix-of-trois-rivieres.html|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Inside Track Motorsport News|archive-date=24 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124064039/https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/breaking-news/item/1834-villeneuve-joins-22-racing-for-the-grand-prix-of-trois-rivieres.html}}</ref><ref name=2013Canadian>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/T/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508200419/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/T/}}</ref>


[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Peugeot 208 GTi Lydden Hill 2014 004.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve driving a [[Peugeot 208]] Supercar at the [[2014 World RX of Great Britain]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Peugeot 208 GTi Lydden Hill 2014 004.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve driving a [[Peugeot 208]] Supercar at the [[2014 World RX of Great Britain]]]]


In 2014, Villeneuve signed to drive an [[Albatec Racing]]-prepared [[Peugeot 208]] Supercar part-time in the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]]'s [[2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship|inaugural season]].<ref name=WRX2014>{{Cite web|last=Bolton|first=James|date=13 February 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve commits to World Rallycross Championship|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/rallycross/jacques-villeneuve-commits-world-rallycross-championship|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115155327/https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/rallycross/jacques-villeneuve-commits-world-rallycross-championship}}</ref><ref name=TG2014>{{Cite web|last=Horncastle|first=Rowan|date=28 April 2014|title=Why is Jacques Villeneuve doing Rallycross?|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/why-jacques-villeneuve-doing-rallycross|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|archive-date=August 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801021632/http://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/why-jacques-villeneuve-doing-rallycross}}</ref> He chose to do [[rallycross]] because he felt it was exciting for both drivers and spectators.<ref name=TG2014/> In seven races, Villeneuve scored eight points for 37th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name=2014WRXStandings>{{Cite web|title=2014 Classifications – 2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship|url=http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rallycross-championship/2014/2014-classifications|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128104617/http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rallycross-championship/2014/2014-classifications|archive-date=28 November 2014|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]]}}</ref> He was released before the season ended due to non-supportive statements he made concerning his team and rallycross.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridge|first=Hal|date=19 November 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve splits with World RX team ahead of final round|url=https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/jacques-villeneuve-splits-with-world-rx-team-ahead-of-final-round-5045747|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054040/https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/jacques-villeneuve-splits-with-world-rx-team-ahead-of-final-round-5045747/5045747/}}</ref> Villeneuve entered the [[2014 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]] for the first time in 19 years, driving [[Schmidt Peterson Motorsports|Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports]]' No. 5 [[Dallara DW12]]-Honda third car entry.{{efn| He had a seat fitting at the team's factory on 20 March.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Cavin|first=Curt|title=Jacques Back!|journal=Auto Action|date=27 March 2014|page=11|issue=1584}}</ref>}}<ref name="IndyResults" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Miller|first=Robin|authorlink=Robin Miller (journalist)|date=25 February 2014|title=IndyCar: Jacques Villeneuve to return to Indy 500 with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports|work=[[Racer (magazine)|Racer]]|url=https://racer.com/2014/02/25/indycar-jacques-villeneuve-to-return-to-indy-500-with-schmidt-peterson-motorsports/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210921/https://racer.com/2014/02/25/indycar-jacques-villeneuve-to-return-to-indy-500-with-schmidt-peterson-motorsports/|url-status=live}}</ref> Though he had not planned to return to American open-wheel racing, he changed his mind after the 2012 introduction of a new car and engine formula.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pappone|first=Jeff|date=26 February 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve returns to driver's seat|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/jacques-villeneuve-returns-to-drivers-seat/article17129395/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401235408/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/jacques-villeneuve-returns-to-drivers-seat/article17129395/|url-status=live}}</ref> He qualified 27th and finished 14th.<ref name="IndyResults" /> In August, Villeneuve finished 24th in Jacombs' No. 7 Dodge at [[2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|Canadian Tire Series]]' Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres.<ref name=2014Canadian>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2014/T/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2014/T}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Butcher|first=Louis|date=16 July 2014|title=Villeneuve associé à l'écurie Jacombs à Trois-Rivières|language=fr|trans-title=Villeneuve associated with the Jacombs team in Trois-Rivières|work=[[Le Journal de Montréal]]|url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/07/16/villeneuve-associe-a-lecurie-jacombs-a-trois-rivieres|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210916/https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/07/16/villeneuve-associe-a-lecurie-jacombs-a-trois-rivieres|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2014, Villeneuve signed to drive an [[Albatec Racing]]-prepared [[Peugeot 208]] Supercar part-time in the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]]'s [[2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship|inaugural season]].<ref name=WRX2014>{{Cite web|last=Bolton|first=James|date=13 February 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve commits to World Rallycross Championship|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/rallycross/jacques-villeneuve-commits-world-rallycross-championship|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|archive-date=15 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115155327/https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/rallycross/jacques-villeneuve-commits-world-rallycross-championship}}</ref><ref name=TG2014>{{Cite web|last=Horncastle|first=Rowan|date=28 April 2014|title=Why is Jacques Villeneuve doing Rallycross?|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/why-jacques-villeneuve-doing-rallycross|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|archive-date=1 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801021632/http://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/why-jacques-villeneuve-doing-rallycross}}</ref> He chose to do [[rallycross]] because he felt it was exciting for both drivers and spectators.<ref name=TG2014/> In seven races, Villeneuve scored eight points for 37th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name=2014WRXStandings>{{Cite web|title=2014 Classifications – 2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship|url=http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rallycross-championship/2014/2014-classifications|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128104617/http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rallycross-championship/2014/2014-classifications|archive-date=28 November 2014|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]]}}</ref> He was released before the season ended due to non-supportive statements he made concerning his team and rallycross.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridge|first=Hal|date=19 November 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve splits with World RX team ahead of final round|url=https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/jacques-villeneuve-splits-with-world-rx-team-ahead-of-final-round-5045747|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054040/https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/jacques-villeneuve-splits-with-world-rx-team-ahead-of-final-round-5045747/5045747/}}</ref> Villeneuve entered the [[2014 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]] for the first time in 19 years, driving [[Schmidt Peterson Motorsports|Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports]]' No. 5 [[Dallara DW12]]-Honda third car entry.{{efn| He had a seat fitting at the team's factory on 20 March.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Cavin|first=Curt|title=Jacques Back!|journal=Auto Action|date=27 March 2014|page=11|issue=1584}}</ref>}}<ref name="IndyResults" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Miller|first=Robin|authorlink=Robin Miller (journalist)|date=25 February 2014|title=IndyCar: Jacques Villeneuve to return to Indy 500 with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports|work=[[Racer (magazine)|Racer]]|url=https://racer.com/2014/02/25/indycar-jacques-villeneuve-to-return-to-indy-500-with-schmidt-peterson-motorsports/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210921/https://racer.com/2014/02/25/indycar-jacques-villeneuve-to-return-to-indy-500-with-schmidt-peterson-motorsports/|url-status=live}}</ref> Though he had not planned to return to American open-wheel racing, he changed his mind after the 2012 introduction of a new car and engine formula.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pappone|first=Jeff|date=26 February 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve returns to driver's seat|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/jacques-villeneuve-returns-to-drivers-seat/article17129395/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=1 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401235408/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/jacques-villeneuve-returns-to-drivers-seat/article17129395/|url-status=live}}</ref> He qualified 27th and finished 14th.<ref name="IndyResults" /> In August, Villeneuve finished 24th in Jacombs' No. 7 Dodge at [[2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|Canadian Tire Series]]' Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres.<ref name=2014Canadian>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2014/T/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=6 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2014/T}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Butcher|first=Louis|date=16 July 2014|title=Villeneuve associé à l'écurie Jacombs à Trois-Rivières|language=fr|trans-title=Villeneuve associated with the Jacombs team in Trois-Rivières|work=[[Le Journal de Montréal]]|url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/07/16/villeneuve-associe-a-lecurie-jacombs-a-trois-rivieres|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210916/https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/07/16/villeneuve-associe-a-lecurie-jacombs-a-trois-rivieres|url-status=live}}</ref>


[[File:2015 Punta del Este ePrix - Qualifying - 07 (cropped).JPG|thumb|Villeneuve during qualifying at the [[2015 Punta del Este ePrix]]]]
[[File:2015 Punta del Este ePrix - Qualifying - 07 (cropped).JPG|thumb|Villeneuve during qualifying at the [[2015 Punta del Este ePrix]]]]


Villeneuve accepted an invitation to enter [[2015 Stock Car Brasil season|2015 Stock Car Brasil]]'s season-opening [[Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna (Goiânia)|Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna]] round alongside Zonta in Shell Racing's No. 10 [[Chevrolet Aveo|Chevrolet Sonic]], placing 21st.<ref name="DBOverview" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 February 2015|title=Campeão da F-1, Villeneuve reeditará dupla com Zonta na abertura da Stock|trans-title=F-1 champion Villeneuve will reissue duo with Zonta at the opening of Stock|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/stock-car/noticia/2015/02/campeao-da-f-1-villeneuve-reeditara-dupla-com-zonta-na-abertura-da-stock.html|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|archive-date=March 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313134526/http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/stock-car/noticia/2015/02/campeao-da-f-1-villeneuve-reeditara-dupla-com-zonta-na-abertura-da-stock.html}}</ref> He signed a contract to replace Heidfeld and partner with [[Stéphane Sarrazin]] at [[Venturi Racing|Venturi Grand Prix]] in the [[2015–16 Formula E Championship|2015–16 season]] of the all-electric [[Formula E]] series.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 August 2015|title=Former F1 champion Villeneuve goes electric|work=[[Bangkok Post]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/649512/former-f1-champion-villeneuve-goes-electric|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210936/https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/649512/former-f1-champion-villeneuve-goes-electric|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve had observed Formula E intently throughout 2014, admiring its bumpy city tracks. Guido Pastor called him to test a car, after which he got selected to drive.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barstow|first=Ollie|date=17 August 2015|title=Villeneuve: Easy decision to join Formula E|url=https://www.crash.net/fe/news/222049/1/villeneuve-easy-decision-to-join-formula-e|url-status=dead|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210920/https://www.crash.net/fe/news/222049/1/villeneuve-easy-decision-to-join-formula-e}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sylt|first=Christian|date=11 September 2015|title=Jacques Villeneuve on the Truth About Why He Is Driving in Formula E|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/09/11/jacques-villeneuve-on-the-truth-about-why-he-is-driving-in-formula-e/?sh=20bc2d85a5f8|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Forbes]]|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210921/https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/09/11/jacques-villeneuve-on-the-truth-about-why-he-is-driving-in-formula-e/?sh=20bc2d85a5f8}}</ref> Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in the first two races and failed to start the [[2015 Punta del Este ePrix|Punta del Este ePrix]] due to an accident during qualifying.<ref name=FEOverview>{{Cite web|date=19 July 2016|title=Season two review pt4: Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/season-two-review-pt4-jacques-villeneuve/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026200640/http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/season-two-review-pt4-jacques-villeneuve|archive-date=26 October 2016|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=FIA Formula E}}</ref> His relationship with Venturi cooled thereafter and they agreed to terminate their working relationship early in January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Sam|date=22 January 2016|title=Exclusive: Villeneuve parts ways with Venturi Formula E team|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/exclusive-villeneuve-parts-ways-with-venturi-formula-e-team-668557/668557/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108092607/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/exclusive-villeneuve-parts-ways-with-venturi-formula-e-team-668557/668557/}}</ref> Villeneuve signed a one-race agreement to return to rallycross in the [[2018 Americas Rallycross Championship|2018 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=2 August 2018|title=Jacques Villeneuve tests his ARX Rallycross Subaru|url=https://us.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-tests-rallycross-subaru/3152689/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=September 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911225729/https://us.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-tests-rallycross-subaru/3152689/}}</ref> He drove a [[Subaru Rally Team USA]]-entered [[Subaru Impreza#WRX STI 2|WRX STi]] Supercar at the [[2018 World RX of Canada|World RX of Canada]] (part of the [[Americas Rallycross Championship]]).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridge|first=Hal|date=27 July 2018|title=1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve back to rallycross|url=https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/1997-formula-1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-back-to-rallycross-5293376/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210945/https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/1997-formula-1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-back-to-rallycross-5293376/5293376/}}</ref> He failed to qualify for the final following two accidents sustained during the second semi-final.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=6 October 2018|title=Jacques Villeneuve stumbles in ARX rallycross semi-final at GP3R|url=https://www.motorsport.com/global-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-stumbles-arx-rallycross-gp3r-/3154876/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=October 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011112438/https://www.motorsport.com/global-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-stumbles-arx-rallycross-gp3r-/3154876/}}</ref>
Villeneuve accepted an invitation to enter [[2015 Stock Car Brasil season|2015 Stock Car Brasil]]'s season-opening [[Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna (Goiânia)|Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna]] round alongside Zonta in Shell Racing's No. 10 [[Chevrolet Aveo|Chevrolet Sonic]], placing 21st.<ref name="DBOverview" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 February 2015|title=Campeão da F-1, Villeneuve reeditará dupla com Zonta na abertura da Stock|trans-title=F-1 champion Villeneuve will reissue duo with Zonta at the opening of Stock|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/stock-car/noticia/2015/02/campeao-da-f-1-villeneuve-reeditara-dupla-com-zonta-na-abertura-da-stock.html|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|archive-date=13 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313134526/http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/stock-car/noticia/2015/02/campeao-da-f-1-villeneuve-reeditara-dupla-com-zonta-na-abertura-da-stock.html}}</ref> He signed a contract to replace Heidfeld and partner with [[Stéphane Sarrazin]] at [[Venturi Racing|Venturi Grand Prix]] in the [[2015–16 Formula E Championship|2015–16 season]] of the all-electric [[Formula E]] series.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 August 2015|title=Former F1 champion Villeneuve goes electric|work=[[Bangkok Post]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/649512/former-f1-champion-villeneuve-goes-electric|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210936/https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/649512/former-f1-champion-villeneuve-goes-electric|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve had observed Formula E intently throughout 2014, admiring its bumpy city tracks. Guido Pastor called him to test a car, after which he got selected to drive.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barstow|first=Ollie|date=17 August 2015|title=Villeneuve: Easy decision to join Formula E|url=https://www.crash.net/fe/news/222049/1/villeneuve-easy-decision-to-join-formula-e|url-status=dead|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210920/https://www.crash.net/fe/news/222049/1/villeneuve-easy-decision-to-join-formula-e}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sylt|first=Christian|date=11 September 2015|title=Jacques Villeneuve on the Truth About Why He Is Driving in Formula E|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/09/11/jacques-villeneuve-on-the-truth-about-why-he-is-driving-in-formula-e/?sh=20bc2d85a5f8|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Forbes]]|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210921/https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/09/11/jacques-villeneuve-on-the-truth-about-why-he-is-driving-in-formula-e/?sh=20bc2d85a5f8}}</ref> Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in the first two races and failed to start the [[2015 Punta del Este ePrix|Punta del Este ePrix]] due to an accident during qualifying.<ref name=FEOverview>{{Cite web|date=19 July 2016|title=Season two review pt4: Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/season-two-review-pt4-jacques-villeneuve/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026200640/http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/season-two-review-pt4-jacques-villeneuve|archive-date=26 October 2016|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=FIA Formula E}}</ref> His relationship with Venturi cooled thereafter and they agreed to terminate their working relationship early in January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Sam|date=22 January 2016|title=Exclusive: Villeneuve parts ways with Venturi Formula E team|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/exclusive-villeneuve-parts-ways-with-venturi-formula-e-team-668557/668557/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108092607/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/exclusive-villeneuve-parts-ways-with-venturi-formula-e-team-668557/668557/}}</ref> Villeneuve signed a one-race agreement to return to rallycross in the [[2018 Americas Rallycross Championship|2018 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=2 August 2018|title=Jacques Villeneuve tests his ARX Rallycross Subaru|url=https://us.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-tests-rallycross-subaru/3152689/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=11 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911225729/https://us.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-tests-rallycross-subaru/3152689/}}</ref> He drove a [[Subaru Rally Team USA]]-entered [[Subaru Impreza#WRX STI 2|WRX STi]] Supercar at the [[2018 World RX of Canada|World RX of Canada]] (part of the [[Americas Rallycross Championship]]).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridge|first=Hal|date=27 July 2018|title=1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve back to rallycross|url=https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/1997-formula-1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-back-to-rallycross-5293376/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210945/https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/1997-formula-1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-back-to-rallycross-5293376/5293376/}}</ref> He failed to qualify for the final following two accidents sustained during the second semi-final.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=6 October 2018|title=Jacques Villeneuve stumbles in ARX rallycross semi-final at GP3R|url=https://www.motorsport.com/global-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-stumbles-arx-rallycross-gp3r-/3154876/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=11 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011112438/https://www.motorsport.com/global-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-stumbles-arx-rallycross-gp3r-/3154876/}}</ref>


For the [[2019 Italian GT Championship|2019 season]], Villeneuve shared Scuderia Baldini 27's GT3 Pro-class No. 27 [[Ferrari 488 GTE|Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo]] with [[Giancarlo Fisichella]] and Stefano Gai in the [[Italian GT Championship]], finishing fourth at the 3 Hours of Misano and second at the 3 Hours of Vallelunga.<ref name="RSCResults" /><ref name="DBOverview" /> He raced as a guest driver at the [[Ring Knutstorp]] and [[Karlskoga Motorstadion]] rounds of the [[Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia]] in a MTech Competition-entered Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, placing in the top ten in the second race of both rounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chokhani|first=Darshan|date=6 May 2019|title=Villeneuve takes Top 5 finish in Race 2 of Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-takes-top-5-finish-in-fNfJ7o_4T6WT1EeqsmYMrg?iid=Un7o4a_KR3Sq8NDi8uFEXg|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[DriveTribe]]|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210939/https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-takes-top-5-finish-in-fNfJ7o_4T6WT1EeqsmYMrg?iid=Un7o4a_KR3Sq8NDi8uFEXg}}<br>{{Cite web|last=Chokhani|first=Darshan|date=19 August 2019|title=Villeneuve scores Top 10 Result in Race 2 of Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-scores-top-10-result-c3dBoXhVTO6s2DD5i7dt0g?iid=UpaW8yGBROaAV9MC8wQD3A|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=DriveTribe|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210956/https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-scores-top-10-result-c3dBoXhVTO6s2DD5i7dt0g?iid=UpaW8yGBROaAV9MC8wQD3A}}</ref> That year, he made his debut in [[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]] in the Elite 1 Division. Villeneuve drove the No. 32 [[Go Fas Racing]] Chevrolet, finishing the season eighth in points with 431 scored, two pole positions and seven top-tens.<ref name=2019Whelen>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2019 Whelen Euro Elite 1 Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2019/E1/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2019/E1}}</ref> For the 2020 season, he entered that year's [[2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|Whelen Euro Series]] with FEED Vict Racing, a team owned by him and [[Patrick Lemarié]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Guiglia|first=Gian Luca|date=27 December 2019|title=Jacques Villeneuve doubles down on NWES, brings FEED Racing to the Grid|url=https://www.euronascar.com/2019/12/27/jacques-villeneuve-doubles-down-on-nwes-brings-feed-racing-to-the-grid/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]]|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304185335/https://www.euronascar.com/2019/12/27/jacques-villeneuve-doubles-down-on-nwes-brings-feed-racing-to-the-grid/}}</ref> Driving four rounds in the No. 5 car, he achieved two top fives for 104 points (21st overall) in the Elite 1 Division.<ref name="MMagBio" /><ref name="2020Whelen">{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villenueve – 2020 EuroNASCAR Pro Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2020/E1/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507133543/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2020/E1/}}</ref> He drove Academy Motorsport's No. 5 car in the [[2021 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|2021 Whelen Euro Series]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nyugen|first=Justin|date=4 March 2021|title=Jacques Villeneuve joins Academy-Caffi alliance for 2021 EuroNASCAR season|url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/03/jacques-villeneuve-joins-academy-caffi-alliance-for-2021-euronascar-season/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=The Checkered Flag|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304221337/https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/03/jacques-villeneuve-joins-academy-caffi-alliance-for-2021-euronascar-season/}}</ref> achieving his first two series victories in both races of the season's final round at [[Vallelunga Circuit|Vallelunga]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Elson|first=James|title=Jacques Villeneuve wins first race in 13 years – then does it again day after|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/us-scene/nascar/jacques-villeneuve-wins-first-race-in-13-years-then-does-it-again-day-after|work=Motor Sport|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021|archive-date=November 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101115159/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/us-scene/nascar/jacques-villeneuve-wins-first-race-in-13-years-then-does-it-again-day-after|url-status=live}}</ref> and scoring 331 points for ninth in the points standings with two wins and four top-ten finishes.<ref name=2021NASCAR>{{cite web|title=2021 EuroNASCAR Pro Championship: Final Classification|url=https://www.euronascar.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2021/10/31/2021_EuroNASCARPro_FINAL-CLASSIFICATION.pdf|publisher=NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|access-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120212604/https://www.euronascar.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2021/10/31/2021_EuroNASCARPro_FINAL-CLASSIFICATION.pdf|archive-date=November 20, 2021}}</ref> He left the series after the season was over to focus on his F1 commentary commitments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gauthier |first=Louis-Simon |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Jacques Villeneuve au GP3R: «Je suis impatient de revenir!» |language=fr |trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at the GP3R: "I can't wait to come back!" |work=[[Le Nouvelliste (Quebec)|Le Nouvelliste]] |url=https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/2022/07/18/jacques-villeneuve-au-gp3r-je-suis-impatient-de-revenir-e04a9fe6fbb29b5fe900d34071625f95 |access-date=November 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718185821/https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/2022/07/18/jacques-villeneuve-au-gp3r-je-suis-impatient-de-revenir-e04a9fe6fbb29b5fe900d34071625f95 |archive-date=July 18, 2022}}</ref>
For the [[2019 Italian GT Championship|2019 season]], Villeneuve shared Scuderia Baldini 27's GT3 Pro-class No. 27 [[Ferrari 488 GTE|Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo]] with [[Giancarlo Fisichella]] and Stefano Gai in the [[Italian GT Championship]], finishing fourth at the 3 Hours of Misano and second at the 3 Hours of Vallelunga.<ref name="RSCResults" /><ref name="DBOverview" /> He raced as a guest driver at the [[Ring Knutstorp]] and [[Karlskoga Motorstadion]] rounds of the [[Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia]] in a MTech Competition-entered Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, placing in the top ten in the second race of both rounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chokhani|first=Darshan|date=6 May 2019|title=Villeneuve takes Top 5 finish in Race 2 of Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-takes-top-5-finish-in-fNfJ7o_4T6WT1EeqsmYMrg?iid=Un7o4a_KR3Sq8NDi8uFEXg|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[DriveTribe]]|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210939/https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-takes-top-5-finish-in-fNfJ7o_4T6WT1EeqsmYMrg?iid=Un7o4a_KR3Sq8NDi8uFEXg}}<br>{{Cite web|last=Chokhani|first=Darshan|date=19 August 2019|title=Villeneuve scores Top 10 Result in Race 2 of Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-scores-top-10-result-c3dBoXhVTO6s2DD5i7dt0g?iid=UpaW8yGBROaAV9MC8wQD3A|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=DriveTribe|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210956/https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-scores-top-10-result-c3dBoXhVTO6s2DD5i7dt0g?iid=UpaW8yGBROaAV9MC8wQD3A}}</ref> That year, he made his debut in [[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]] in the Elite 1 Division. Villeneuve drove the No. 32 [[Go Fas Racing]] Chevrolet, finishing the season eighth in points with 431 scored, two pole positions and seven top-tens.<ref name=2019Whelen>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2019 Whelen Euro Elite 1 Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2019/E1/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=6 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2019/E1}}</ref> For the 2020 season, he entered that year's [[2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|Whelen Euro Series]] with FEED Vict Racing, a team owned by him and [[Patrick Lemarié]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Guiglia|first=Gian Luca|date=27 December 2019|title=Jacques Villeneuve doubles down on NWES, brings FEED Racing to the Grid|url=https://www.euronascar.com/2019/12/27/jacques-villeneuve-doubles-down-on-nwes-brings-feed-racing-to-the-grid/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]]|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304185335/https://www.euronascar.com/2019/12/27/jacques-villeneuve-doubles-down-on-nwes-brings-feed-racing-to-the-grid/}}</ref> Driving four rounds in the No. 5 car, he achieved two top fives for 104 points (21st overall) in the Elite 1 Division.<ref name="MMagBio" /><ref name="2020Whelen">{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villenueve – 2020 EuroNASCAR Pro Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2020/E1/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507133543/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2020/E1/}}</ref> He drove Academy Motorsport's No. 5 car in the [[2021 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|2021 Whelen Euro Series]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nyugen|first=Justin|date=4 March 2021|title=Jacques Villeneuve joins Academy-Caffi alliance for 2021 EuroNASCAR season|url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/03/jacques-villeneuve-joins-academy-caffi-alliance-for-2021-euronascar-season/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=The Checkered Flag|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304221337/https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/03/jacques-villeneuve-joins-academy-caffi-alliance-for-2021-euronascar-season/}}</ref> achieving his first two series victories in both races of the season's final round at [[Vallelunga Circuit|Vallelunga]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Elson|first=James|title=Jacques Villeneuve wins first race in 13 years – then does it again day after|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/us-scene/nascar/jacques-villeneuve-wins-first-race-in-13-years-then-does-it-again-day-after|work=Motor Sport|date=1 November 2021|access-date=1 November 2021|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101115159/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/us-scene/nascar/jacques-villeneuve-wins-first-race-in-13-years-then-does-it-again-day-after|url-status=live}}</ref> and scoring 331 points for ninth in the points standings with two wins and four top-ten finishes.<ref name=2021NASCAR>{{cite web|title=2021 EuroNASCAR Pro Championship: Final Classification|url=https://www.euronascar.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2021/10/31/2021_EuroNASCARPro_FINAL-CLASSIFICATION.pdf|publisher=NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|access-date=20 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120212604/https://www.euronascar.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2021/10/31/2021_EuroNASCARPro_FINAL-CLASSIFICATION.pdf|archive-date=20 November 2021}}</ref> He left the series after the season was over to focus on his F1 commentary commitments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gauthier |first=Louis-Simon |date=18 July 2022 |title=Jacques Villeneuve au GP3R: «Je suis impatient de revenir!» |language=fr |trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at the GP3R: "I can't wait to come back!" |work=[[Le Nouvelliste (Quebec)|Le Nouvelliste]] |url=https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/2022/07/18/jacques-villeneuve-au-gp3r-je-suis-impatient-de-revenir-e04a9fe6fbb29b5fe900d34071625f95 |access-date=24 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718185821/https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/2022/07/18/jacques-villeneuve-au-gp3r-je-suis-impatient-de-revenir-e04a9fe6fbb29b5fe900d34071625f95 |archive-date=18 July 2022}}</ref>


For [[2022 NASCAR Cup Series|2022]], Villeneuve returned to the NASCAR Cup Series as a part-time driver of the non-chartered No. 27 [[Team Hezeberg]] Ford.<ref>{{cite web|last=Utter|first=Jim|title=Former F1 champ Jacques Villeneuve to run 2022 Daytona 500|url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/f1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-daytona-500/7223121/|publisher=[[Motorsport.com]]|date=January 12, 2022|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=January 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112185803/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/f1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-daytona-500/7223121/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Long|first=Dustin|title=Former F1, Indy 500 champ Jacques Villeneuve focused on Daytona 500|url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/02/12/former-f1-indy-500-champ-jacques-villeneuve-focused-on-daytona-500/|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213141933/https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/02/12/former-f1-indy-500-champ-jacques-villeneuve-focused-on-daytona-500/|url-status=live}}</ref> He aimed to assist Team Hezeberg in the launch of its Cup Series programme and he consented to assist with their effort in the [[2022 Daytona 500|Daytona 500]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Villeneuve tries to add Daytona 500 to his storied career|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jacques-villeneuve-tries-to-add-daytona-500-to-his-storied-career-1.1758763|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]|agency=[[The Canadian Press]]|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213141932/https://www.tsn.ca/jacques-villeneuve-tries-to-add-daytona-500-to-his-storied-career-1.1758763|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve qualified for the race as of the fastest of the open non-charter teams; starting from 40th, he finished the race in 22nd after an early-race half-spin and a subsequent collision with [[Tyler Reddick]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benyon|first=Jack|title=Underdog Daytona 500 effort might be Villeneuve's post-F1 high|url=https://the-race.com/nascar/underdog-daytona-500-effort-might-be-villeneuves-post-f1-high/|publisher=The Race|date=21 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|archive-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224164804/https://the-race.com/nascar/underdog-daytona-500-effort-might-be-villeneuves-post-f1-high/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, he failed to start the NASCAR Pinty's Series' Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in the No. 7 Dumoulin Competition-prepared Dodge after accepting an offer by Festidrag Développement president Martin D'Anjou to enter the race.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patrick |first=Caitlin |date=August 5, 2022 |title=News & Notes: Jacques Villeneuve Ready to Make NASCAR Pinty's Return at GP3R |url=https://www.nascar.ca/2022/08/05/news-notes-jacques-villeneuve-ready-to-make-nascar-pintys-return-at-gp3r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807204911/https://www.nascar.ca/2022/08/05/news-notes-jacques-villeneuve-ready-to-make-nascar-pintys-return-at-gp3r/ |archive-date=August 7, 2022 |access-date=November 24, 2022 |publisher=[[NASCAR Pinty's Series]]}}</ref>
For [[2022 NASCAR Cup Series|2022]], Villeneuve returned to the NASCAR Cup Series as a part-time driver of the non-chartered No. 27 [[Team Hezeberg]] Ford.<ref>{{cite web|last=Utter|first=Jim|title=Former F1 champ Jacques Villeneuve to run 2022 Daytona 500|url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/f1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-daytona-500/7223121/|publisher=[[Motorsport.com]]|date=12 January 2022|access-date=12 January 2022|archive-date=12 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112185803/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/f1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-daytona-500/7223121/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Long|first=Dustin|title=Former F1, Indy 500 champ Jacques Villeneuve focused on Daytona 500|url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/02/12/former-f1-indy-500-champ-jacques-villeneuve-focused-on-daytona-500/|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=13 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213141933/https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/02/12/former-f1-indy-500-champ-jacques-villeneuve-focused-on-daytona-500/|url-status=live}}</ref> He aimed to assist Team Hezeberg in the launch of its Cup Series programme and he consented to assist with their effort in the [[2022 Daytona 500|Daytona 500]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Villeneuve tries to add Daytona 500 to his storied career|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jacques-villeneuve-tries-to-add-daytona-500-to-his-storied-career-1.1758763|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]|agency=[[The Canadian Press]]|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=13 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213141932/https://www.tsn.ca/jacques-villeneuve-tries-to-add-daytona-500-to-his-storied-career-1.1758763|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve qualified for the race as of the fastest of the open non-charter teams; starting from fortieth, he finished the race in 22nd after an early-race half-spin and a subsequent collision with [[Tyler Reddick]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benyon|first=Jack|title=Underdog Daytona 500 effort might be Villeneuve's post-F1 high|url=https://the-race.com/nascar/underdog-daytona-500-effort-might-be-villeneuves-post-f1-high/|publisher=The Race|date=21 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|archive-date=24 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224164804/https://the-race.com/nascar/underdog-daytona-500-effort-might-be-villeneuves-post-f1-high/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, he failed to start the NASCAR Pinty's Series' Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in the No. 7 Dumoulin Competition-prepared Dodge after accepting an offer by Festidrag Développement president Martin D'Anjou to enter the race.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patrick |first=Caitlin |date=5 August 2022 |title=News & Notes: Jacques Villeneuve Ready to Make NASCAR Pinty's Return at GP3R |url=https://www.nascar.ca/2022/08/05/news-notes-jacques-villeneuve-ready-to-make-nascar-pintys-return-at-gp3r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807204911/https://www.nascar.ca/2022/08/05/news-notes-jacques-villeneuve-ready-to-make-nascar-pintys-return-at-gp3r/ |archive-date=7 August 2022 |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=[[NASCAR Pinty's Series]]}}</ref>


For 2023, Villeneuve entered the first three rounds of the [[2023 FIA World Endurance Championship]] alongside [[Tom Dillmann]] and [[Esteban Guerrieri]] in the  [[ByKolles Racing|Floyd Vanwall Racing Team]]'s No. 4 non-hybrid [[Vanwall Vandervell 680]]-[[Gibson Technology|Gibson]] in the [[Le Mans Hypercar|LMH]] category, although he was noncompetitive and was replaced by [[Tristan Vautier]] for the [[2023 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Thurkal|first=Rachit|title=Vanwall drops ex-F1 champion Villeneuve for Le Mans|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/vanwall-drops-ex-f1-champion-villeneuve-for-le-mans/10473234/|publisher=[[Motorsport.com]]|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531151408/https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/vanwall-drops-ex-f1-champion-villeneuve-for-le-mans/10473234/|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently withdrew from the team for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lloyd|first=Daniel|title=Villeneuve "Deeply Disappointed" at Vanwall Dismissal|url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/villeneuve-deeply-disappointed-at-vanwall-dismissal/|publisher=SportsCar365|date=May 31, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531133436/https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/villeneuve-deeply-disappointed-at-vanwall-dismissal/|url-status=live}}</ref>
For 2023, Villeneuve entered the first three rounds of the [[2023 FIA World Endurance Championship]] alongside [[Tom Dillmann]] and [[Esteban Guerrieri]] in the  [[ByKolles Racing|Floyd Vanwall Racing Team]]'s No. 4 non-hybrid [[Vanwall Vandervell 680]]-[[Gibson Technology|Gibson]] in the [[Le Mans Hypercar|LMH]] category, although he was noncompetitive and was replaced by [[Tristan Vautier]] for the [[2023 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Thurkal|first=Rachit|title=Vanwall drops ex-F1 champion Villeneuve for Le Mans|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/vanwall-drops-ex-f1-champion-villeneuve-for-le-mans/10473234/|publisher=[[Motorsport.com]]|date=25 May 2023|access-date=31 May 2023|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531151408/https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/vanwall-drops-ex-f1-champion-villeneuve-for-le-mans/10473234/|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently withdrew from the team for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lloyd|first=Daniel|title=Villeneuve "Deeply Disappointed" at Vanwall Dismissal|url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/villeneuve-deeply-disappointed-at-vanwall-dismissal/|publisher=SportsCar365|date=31 May 2023|access-date=31 May 2023|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531133436/https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/villeneuve-deeply-disappointed-at-vanwall-dismissal/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Non-racing ventures and personal life==
==Non-racing ventures and personal life==


Villeneuve began writing lyrics while he was driving in Japan,{{sfn|Villeneuve|Donaldson|1996|p=11}} and purchased a guitar in 1996.<ref name="DT2007" /> When he became uncertain whether he would remain at Sauber for the 2006 F1 season in November 2005,<ref name="AutosportMusic">{{Cite web|date=20 June 2006|title=Grapevine: Villeneuve releases debut single|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/grapevine-villeneuve-releases-debut-single-4403410|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054100/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/grapevine-villeneuve-releases-debut-single-4403410/4403410/}}</ref> he elected to rent a professional recording studio in Paris in order to better hear his music. Travelling to England to record with the [[Tenebrae (choir)|Tenebrae Choir]],<ref name="DT2007" /> Villeneuve recorded nearly every day for a month before stopping to prioritise motor racing.<ref name="AutosportMusic" /> That same year, he released his debut French single, "Accepterais-tu",<ref name="DT2007" /> and an acoustic rock album ''Private Paradise'' with 13 songs (nine in French and four in English) in 2007.<ref name="DT2007">{{Cite news|last=Edworthy|first=Sarah|date=16 February 2007|title=Sport in my World: Jacques Villeneuve|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2307807/Sport-in-my-World-Jacques-Villeneuve.html|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213424/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2307807/Sport-in-my-World-Jacques-Villeneuve.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Phillips2007">{{Cite news|last=Phillips|first=Randy|date=20 February 2007|title=Villeneuve takes new spin as singer|page=B2|work=Ottawa Citizen|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79231844/jacques-villeneuve-2007-album-release/|access-date=9 June 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061516/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79231844/jacques-villeneuve-2007-album-release/|url-status=live}}</ref> Six songs each were written by Villeneuve and his friends; he also performed a cover of ''Women Come, Women Go'' by [[Gazebo (musician)|Gazebo]].<ref name="Phillips2007" /> Villeneuve collaborated with vocalists [[Steve Smith (British musician)|Steve Smith]] and [[Amélie Veille]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 February 2007|title=Villeneuve emerges from the pits with music career|work=[[Irish Examiner]]|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30299431.html|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061502/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30299431.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The album debuted at No. 49 on the Quebec pop charts and received negative media reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gill|first=Alexandra|date=3 April 2007|title=Jacques Villeneuve sings, just don't call him an artist|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/jacques-villeneuve-sings-just-dont-call-him-an-artist/article722470/|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054022/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/jacques-villeneuve-sings-just-dont-call-him-an-artist/article722470/|url-status=live}}</ref> It sold 233 copies in Quebec and 836 in North America.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 March 2007|title=Jacques Villeneuve n'a vendu que 233 disques|language=fr|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve only sold 233 records|work=La Presse|url=http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070309/CPARTS03/70309016/5020/CPARTS03|url-status=dead|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311220455/http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070309/CPARTS03/70309016/5020/CPARTS03|archive-date=11 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Bear|first=Rob|date=12 December 2012|title=Auto Racing Icon Jacques Villeneuve Lists Remote Cabin|publisher=[[Curbed]]|url=https://archive.curbed.com/2012/12/12/10296514/formula-1-racing-icon-jacques-villeneuve-lists-remote-cabin|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061516/https://archive.curbed.com/2012/12/12/10296514/formula-1-racing-icon-jacques-villeneuve-lists-remote-cabin|url-status=live}}</ref>
Villeneuve began writing lyrics while he was driving in Japan,{{sfn|Villeneuve|Donaldson|1996|p=11}} and purchased a guitar in 1996.<ref name="DT2007" /> When he became uncertain whether he would remain at Sauber for the 2006 F1 season in November 2005,<ref name="AutosportMusic">{{Cite web|date=20 June 2006|title=Grapevine: Villeneuve releases debut single|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/grapevine-villeneuve-releases-debut-single-4403410|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054100/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/grapevine-villeneuve-releases-debut-single-4403410/4403410/}}</ref> he elected to rent a professional recording studio in Paris in order to better hear his music. Travelling to England to record with the [[Tenebrae (choir)|Tenebrae Choir]],<ref name="DT2007" /> Villeneuve recorded nearly every day for a month before stopping to prioritise motor racing.<ref name="AutosportMusic" /> That same year, he released his debut French single, "Accepterais-tu",<ref name="DT2007" /> and an acoustic rock album ''Private Paradise'' with 13 songs (nine in French and four in English) in 2007.<ref name="DT2007">{{Cite news|last=Edworthy|first=Sarah|date=16 February 2007|title=Sport in my World: Jacques Villeneuve|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2307807/Sport-in-my-World-Jacques-Villeneuve.html|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213424/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2307807/Sport-in-my-World-Jacques-Villeneuve.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Phillips2007">{{Cite news|last=Phillips|first=Randy|date=20 February 2007|title=Villeneuve takes new spin as singer|page=B2|work=Ottawa Citizen|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79231844/jacques-villeneuve-2007-album-release/|access-date=9 June 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061516/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79231844/jacques-villeneuve-2007-album-release/|url-status=live}}</ref> Six songs each were written by Villeneuve and his friends; he also performed a cover of ''Women Come, Women Go'' by [[Gazebo (musician)|Gazebo]].<ref name="Phillips2007" /> Villeneuve collaborated with vocalists [[Steve Smith (British musician)|Steve Smith]] and [[Amélie Veille]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 February 2007|title=Villeneuve emerges from the pits with music career|work=[[Irish Examiner]]|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30299431.html|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061502/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30299431.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The album debuted at No. 49 on the Quebec pop charts and received negative media reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gill|first=Alexandra|date=3 April 2007|title=Jacques Villeneuve sings, just don't call him an artist|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/jacques-villeneuve-sings-just-dont-call-him-an-artist/article722470/|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054022/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/jacques-villeneuve-sings-just-dont-call-him-an-artist/article722470/|url-status=live}}</ref> It sold 233 copies in Quebec and 836 in North America.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 March 2007|title=Jacques Villeneuve n'a vendu que 233 disques|language=fr|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve only sold 233 records|work=La Presse|url=http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070309/CPARTS03/70309016/5020/CPARTS03|url-status=dead|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311220455/http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070309/CPARTS03/70309016/5020/CPARTS03|archive-date=11 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Bear|first=Rob|date=12 December 2012|title=Auto Racing Icon Jacques Villeneuve Lists Remote Cabin|publisher=[[Curbed]]|url=https://archive.curbed.com/2012/12/12/10296514/formula-1-racing-icon-jacques-villeneuve-lists-remote-cabin|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061516/https://archive.curbed.com/2012/12/12/10296514/formula-1-racing-icon-jacques-villeneuve-lists-remote-cabin|url-status=live}}</ref>


[[File:Olympic flag carried into BC Place at 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve carrying the [[Olympic symbols|Olympic flag]] into [[BC Place]] during the [[2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony]].]]
[[File:Olympic flag carried into BC Place at 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve carrying the [[Olympic symbols|Olympic flag]] into [[BC Place]] during the [[2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony]].]]


Villeneuve was a guest on the 6 June 1995 and 2 June 1998 episodes of the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Orr|first=Frank|author-link=Frank Orr|date=3 June 1995|title=Villeneuve trying to adjust to limelight after Indy win|page=E1|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/437275113|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|437275113}}|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054106/https://www.proquest.com/docview/437275113|url-status=live}}<br>{{Cite news|last=Phillips|first=Randy|date=4 June 1998|title='Have you learned anything about hair colour?': Villeneuve in spotlight on the Letterman show|page=C5|work=Montreal Gazette|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79197260/jacques-villeneuve-1998-letterman/|access-date=9 June 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608193519/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79197260/jacques-villeneuve-1998-letterman/|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve made a cameo appearance as a racing driver in the 2001 film ''[[Driven (2001 film)|Driven]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductee/jacques-villeneuve|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|publisher=[[Canada's Walk of Fame]]|archive-date=August 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815171936/https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductee/jacques-villeneuve/}}</ref> He carried the [[Olympic flame|Olympic torch]] in [[Old Montreal]] during the [[2010 Winter Olympics torch relay]] in December 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 December 2009|title=Racing hero Jacques Villeneuve carries Olympic flame as protests delay Mtl event|agency=The Canadian Press|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/360082246|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|360082246}}|archive-date=September 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184840/https://www.proquest.com/docview/360082246|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve also carried the [[Olympic symbols|Olympic flag]] at the [[2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony|opening ceremony]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 February 2010|title=2010 Olympic Winter Games officially open|publisher=[[CTV News]]|url=https://bc.ctvnews.ca/2010-olympic-winter-games-officially-open-1.483418|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609083734/https://bc.ctvnews.ca/2010-olympic-winter-games-officially-open-1.483418|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve was employed by [[Disney France]] in late 2010, spending two days recording the French voice of David Hobbscap for the 2011 [[Pixar]] animated film ''[[Cars 2]]''. The character was also renamed after him in the French dub.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Demers|first=Maxime|date=11 May 2011|title=Jacques Villeneuve au cinéma|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at the cinema|work=Le Journal de Montréal|language=fr|url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2011/05/11/jacques-villeneuve-au-cinema-1|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609083739/https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2011/05/11/jacques-villeneuve-au-cinema-1|url-status=live}}</ref> He analysed the {{F1GP||2012 Canadian}} and the {{F1GP||2024 Canadian}}  for the British television channel [[Sky Sports F1]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Llewellyn|first=Craig|date=11 May 2012|title=Another world champion for Sky team|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/179552/1/another-world-champion-for-sky-team|url-status=dead|access-date=9 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608114123/https://www.crash.net/f1/news/179552/1/another-world-champion-for-sky-team}}<br>{{Cite news|last=Beacon|first=Bill|date=8 June 2012|title=Former F1 champ Villeneuve says tight drivers' race fun but based on luck: Villeneuve says F1 wins now luck of the draw|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/1019654780|agency=The Canadian Press|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|1019654780}}|archive-date=September 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184839/https://www.proquest.com/docview/1019654780|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Jackson|first=Kieran|title=Sky F1 reveal new pundit for Canadian Grand Prix|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-sky-sports-canada-jacques-villeneuve-b2557783.html|work=[[The Independent]]|date=6 June 2024|access-date=9 June 2024}}</ref> Since 2013, Villeneuve has commentated for the pay-TV services [[Sky Sport (Italy)|Sky Sport]] in Italy and [[Canal+ (French TV channel)|Canal+]] in France,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Cremonesi|first=Andrea|date=29 January 2013|title=F.1 in stile Olimpiade Sky torna con 9 canali e la critica di Villeneuve|language=it|trans-title=Olympics-style F1 Sky returns with 9 channels and Villeneuve's critique|work=[[La Gazzetta dello Sport]]|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2013/gennaio/29/stile_Olimpiade_Sky_torna_con_ga_0_20130129_ce083c64-69e0-11e2-a51c-21e09ba754f2.shtml|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608111847/http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2013/gennaio/29/stile_Olimpiade_Sky_torna_con_ga_0_20130129_ce083c64-69e0-11e2-a51c-21e09ba754f2.shtml|url-status=live}}<br>{{Cite news|date=28 February 2013|title=Villeneuve et Montagny sur Canal +|language=fr|trans-title=Villeneuve and Montagny on Canal +|work=[[Le Figaro]]|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2013/02/28/97003-20130228FILSPO00642-villeneuve-et-montagny-sur-canal.php|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608111844/https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2013/02/28/97003-20130228FILSPO00642-villeneuve-et-montagny-sur-canal.php|url-status=live}}</ref> and for [[Sky Sports]] in Britain at the [[2025 Japanese Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Espinal |first=Nelson |date=April 6, 2025 |title=F1 Fans Divided over Jacques Villeneuve's Commentary at the Japan GP |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-fans-divided-over-jacques-villeneuve-s-commentary-at-the-japan-gp-01jr6ka44917 |access-date=April 25, 2025 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> He co-designed the Area 27 racing track in [[Okanagan]], British Columbia.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Maloney|first=Tom|date=27 October 2016|title=New country club racetrack designed by Jacques Villeneuve opens in B.C.|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/accessories/new-country-club-racetrack-designed-by-jacques-villeneuve-opens-in-bc/article32543514/|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408195817/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/accessories/new-country-club-racetrack-designed-by-jacques-villeneuve-opens-in-bc/article32543514/|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve became an ambassador of the Williams Formula One team for the {{F1|2025}} season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suttill |first=Josh |date=10 February 2025 |title=Villeneuve rejoins Williams F1 team 27 years after exit |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/villeneuve-rejoins-williams-f1-team-27-years-after-exit/ |access-date=11 February 2025 |publisher=The Race}}</ref>
Villeneuve was a guest on 6 June 1995 and 2 June 1998 episodes of the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Orr|first=Frank|author-link=Frank Orr|date=3 June 1995|title=Villeneuve trying to adjust to limelight after Indy win|page=E1|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/437275113|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|437275113}}|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054106/https://www.proquest.com/docview/437275113|url-status=live}}<br>{{Cite news|last=Phillips|first=Randy|date=4 June 1998|title='Have you learned anything about hair colour?': Villeneuve in spotlight on the Letterman show|page=C5|work=Montreal Gazette|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79197260/jacques-villeneuve-1998-letterman/|access-date=9 June 2021|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608193519/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79197260/jacques-villeneuve-1998-letterman/|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve made a cameo appearance as a racing driver in the 2001 film ''[[Driven (2001 film)|Driven]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductee/jacques-villeneuve|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|publisher=[[Canada's Walk of Fame]]|archive-date=15 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815171936/https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductee/jacques-villeneuve/}}</ref> He carried the [[Olympic flame|Olympic torch]] in [[Old Montreal]] during the [[2010 Winter Olympics torch relay]] in December 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 December 2009|title=Racing hero Jacques Villeneuve carries Olympic flame as protests delay Mtl event|agency=The Canadian Press|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/360082246|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|360082246}}|archive-date=4 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184840/https://www.proquest.com/docview/360082246|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve also carried the [[Olympic symbols|Olympic flag]] at the [[2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony|opening ceremony]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 February 2010|title=2010 Olympic Winter Games officially open|publisher=[[CTV News]]|url=https://bc.ctvnews.ca/2010-olympic-winter-games-officially-open-1.483418|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609083734/https://bc.ctvnews.ca/2010-olympic-winter-games-officially-open-1.483418|url-status=dead}}</ref> Villeneuve was employed by [[Disney France]] in late 2010, spending two days recording the French voice of David Hobbscap for the 2011 [[Pixar]] animated film ''[[Cars 2]]''. The character was also renamed after him in the French dub.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Demers|first=Maxime|date=11 May 2011|title=Jacques Villeneuve au cinéma|trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at the cinema|work=Le Journal de Montréal|language=fr|url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2011/05/11/jacques-villeneuve-au-cinema-1|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609083739/https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2011/05/11/jacques-villeneuve-au-cinema-1|url-status=live}}</ref> He analysed the {{F1GP||2012 Canadian}} and the {{F1GP||2024 Canadian}}  for the British television channel [[Sky Sports F1]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Llewellyn|first=Craig|date=11 May 2012|title=Another world champion for Sky team|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/179552/1/another-world-champion-for-sky-team|url-status=dead|access-date=9 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608114123/https://www.crash.net/f1/news/179552/1/another-world-champion-for-sky-team}}<br>{{Cite news|last=Beacon|first=Bill|date=8 June 2012|title=Former F1 champ Villeneuve says tight drivers' race fun but based on luck: Villeneuve says F1 wins now luck of the draw|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/1019654780|agency=The Canadian Press|url-access=subscription|access-date=9 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|1019654780}}|archive-date=4 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184839/https://www.proquest.com/docview/1019654780|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Jackson|first=Kieran|title=Sky F1 reveal new pundit for Canadian Grand Prix|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-sky-sports-canada-jacques-villeneuve-b2557783.html|work=[[The Independent]]|date=6 June 2024|access-date=9 June 2024}}</ref> Since 2013, Villeneuve has commentated for the pay-TV services [[Sky Sport (Italy)|Sky Sport]] in Italy and [[Canal+ (French TV channel)|Canal+]] in France,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Cremonesi|first=Andrea|date=29 January 2013|title=F.1 in stile Olimpiade Sky torna con 9 canali e la critica di Villeneuve|language=it|trans-title=Olympics-style F1 Sky returns with 9 channels and Villeneuve's critique|work=[[La Gazzetta dello Sport]]|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2013/gennaio/29/stile_Olimpiade_Sky_torna_con_ga_0_20130129_ce083c64-69e0-11e2-a51c-21e09ba754f2.shtml|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608111847/http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2013/gennaio/29/stile_Olimpiade_Sky_torna_con_ga_0_20130129_ce083c64-69e0-11e2-a51c-21e09ba754f2.shtml|url-status=live}}<br>{{Cite news|date=28 February 2013|title=Villeneuve et Montagny sur Canal +|language=fr|trans-title=Villeneuve and Montagny on Canal +|work=[[Le Figaro]]|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2013/02/28/97003-20130228FILSPO00642-villeneuve-et-montagny-sur-canal.php|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608111844/https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2013/02/28/97003-20130228FILSPO00642-villeneuve-et-montagny-sur-canal.php|url-status=live}}</ref> and for [[Sky Sports]] in Britain at the [[2025 Japanese Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Espinal |first=Nelson |date=6 April 2025 |title=F1 Fans Divided over Jacques Villeneuve's Commentary at the Japan GP |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-fans-divided-over-jacques-villeneuve-s-commentary-at-the-japan-gp-01jr6ka44917 |access-date=25 April 2025 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> He co-designed the Area 27 racing track in [[Okanagan]], British Columbia.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Maloney|first=Tom|date=27 October 2016|title=New country club racetrack designed by Jacques Villeneuve opens in B.C.|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/accessories/new-country-club-racetrack-designed-by-jacques-villeneuve-opens-in-bc/article32543514/|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408195817/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/accessories/new-country-club-racetrack-designed-by-jacques-villeneuve-opens-in-bc/article32543514/|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve became an ambassador of the Williams Formula One team for the {{F1|2025}} season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suttill |first=Josh |date=10 February 2025 |title=Villeneuve rejoins Williams F1 team 27 years after exit |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/villeneuve-rejoins-williams-f1-team-27-years-after-exit/ |access-date=11 February 2025 |publisher=The Race}}</ref>


Villeneuve was engaged firstly to a Montreal college student named Sandrine Gros D'Aillon, then to Australian pop singer [[Dannii Minogue]] and later American ballerina Ellen Green.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} Villeneuve's first marriage was to Parisian Johanna Martinez in May 2006. They had two children before divorcing in June 2009. In June 2012, he married  Brazilian Camila Andrea López Lillo, with whom he has two children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vázquez |first=Ana |date=27 January 2022 |title=Nace Gilles Villeneuve, el quinto hijo de Jacques Villeneuve |trans-title=Gilles Villeneuve is born, the fifth son of Jacques Villeneuve |url=https://soymotor.com/noticias/nace-gilles-villeneuve-el-quinto-hijo-de-jacques-villeneuve-994033 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218094944/https://soymotor.com/noticias/nace-gilles-villeneuve-el-quinto-hijo-de-jacques-villeneuve-994033 |archive-date=February 18, 2022 |access-date=18 February 2022 |publisher=SoyMotor |language=es}}</ref> Villeneuve married his third wife Giulia Marra, with whom he has a son and a daughter, at the [[2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix]] .<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rowe |first=Daniel J. |date=November 17, 2023 |title=Former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve ties the knot in Las Vegas racing-themed chapel |publisher=[[CTV News]] |url=https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/former-f1-world-champion-jacques-villeneuve-ties-the-knot-in-las-vegas-racing-themed-chapel-1.6650131 |access-date=18 November 2023 |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118173043/https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/former-f1-world-champion-jacques-villeneuve-ties-the-knot-in-las-vegas-racing-themed-chapel-1.6650131 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Villeneuve was engaged firstly to a Montreal college student named Sandrine Gros D'Aillon, then to Australian pop singer [[Dannii Minogue]] and later American ballerina Ellen Green.{{Sfn|Camus|2007|pp=254–256, 261–268}} Villeneuve's first marriage was to Parisian Johanna Martinez in May 2006. They had two children before divorcing in June 2009. In June 2012, he married  Brazilian Camila Andrea López Lillo, with whom he has two children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vázquez |first=Ana |date=27 January 2022 |title=Nace Gilles Villeneuve, el quinto hijo de Jacques Villeneuve |trans-title=Gilles Villeneuve is born, the fifth son of Jacques Villeneuve |url=https://soymotor.com/noticias/nace-gilles-villeneuve-el-quinto-hijo-de-jacques-villeneuve-994033 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218094944/https://soymotor.com/noticias/nace-gilles-villeneuve-el-quinto-hijo-de-jacques-villeneuve-994033 |archive-date=18 February 2022 |access-date=18 February 2022 |publisher=SoyMotor |language=es}}</ref> Villeneuve married his third wife Giulia Marra, with whom he has a son and a daughter, at the [[2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix]] .<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rowe |first=Daniel J. |date=17 November 2023 |title=Former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve ties the knot in Las Vegas racing-themed chapel |publisher=[[CTV News]] |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/former-f1-world-champion-jacques-villeneuve-ties-the-knot-in-las-vegas-racing-themed-chapel/ |access-date=18 November 2023 |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118173043/https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/former-f1-world-champion-jacques-villeneuve-ties-the-knot-in-las-vegas-racing-themed-chapel-1.6650131 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Tax evasion scandal==
==Tax evasion scandal==
Since January 2017, [[Revenu Québec]] has pursued Villeneuve for $1.7&nbsp;million in unpaid taxes after doing an audit of his business activities from 2010 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ogweng|first=Sylvia|date=11 January 2017|title=Revenue Quebec Places Lien On Jacques Villeneuve's Quebec Homes|publisher=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]|url=https://etcanada.com/news/194899/revenue-quebec-places-lien-on-jacques-villeneuves-quebec-homes/|url-status=dead|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609085331/https://etcanada.com/news/194899/revenue-quebec-places-lien-on-jacques-villeneuves-quebec-homes/|archive-date=June 9, 2021}}</ref> The October 2021 release of the [[Pandora Papers]] revealed that he had set up offshore companies in the tax-free jurisdictions of [[The Bahamas]] and the [[British Virgin Islands]] in the 1990s and early 2000s to receive endorsement and income and to avoid paying Canadian income tax.<ref name=PandoraVilleneuve>{{cite news|last=Zalac|first=Frédéric|title=Leaked files expose Jacques Villeneuve's multimillion-dollar tax dodges|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/jacques-villeneuve-pandora-papers-offshore-accounts-1.6226467|publisher=[[CBC News]]|date=October 27, 2021|access-date=October 31, 2021|archive-date=October 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031102123/https://www.cbc.ca/news/jacques-villeneuve-pandora-papers-offshore-accounts-1.6226467|url-status=live}}</ref> In the fiscal year of 2010, Villeneuve declared $6,431 of personal income, and even claimed a tax-credit for low-income families.<ref name=PandoraVilleneuve/>
Since January 2017, [[Revenu Québec]] has pursued Villeneuve for $1.7&nbsp;million in unpaid taxes after doing an audit of his business activities from 2010 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ogweng|first=Sylvia|date=11 January 2017|title=Revenue Quebec Places Lien On Jacques Villeneuve's Quebec Homes|publisher=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]|url=https://etcanada.com/news/194899/revenue-quebec-places-lien-on-jacques-villeneuves-quebec-homes/|url-status=dead|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609085331/https://etcanada.com/news/194899/revenue-quebec-places-lien-on-jacques-villeneuves-quebec-homes/|archive-date=9 June 2021}}</ref> The October 2021 release of the [[Pandora Papers]] revealed that he had set up offshore companies in the tax-free jurisdictions of [[The Bahamas]] and the [[British Virgin Islands]] in the 1990s and early 2000s to receive endorsement and income and to avoid paying Canadian income tax.<ref name=PandoraVilleneuve>{{cite news|last=Zalac|first=Frédéric|title=Leaked files expose Jacques Villeneuve's multimillion-dollar tax dodges|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/jacques-villeneuve-pandora-papers-offshore-accounts-1.6226467|publisher=[[CBC News]]|date=27 October 2021|access-date=31 October 2021|archive-date=31 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031102123/https://www.cbc.ca/news/jacques-villeneuve-pandora-papers-offshore-accounts-1.6226467|url-status=live}}</ref> In the fiscal year of 2010, Villeneuve declared $6,431 of personal income, and even claimed a tax-credit for low-income families.<ref name=PandoraVilleneuve/>


==Public image and personality==
==Public image and personality==
Journalist Gerald Donaldson describes Villeneuve as "engagingly eccentric, opinionated and outspoken" and one who "defied convention and challenged authority, saying exactly what he thought in an era when drivers were expected to express only sweet-talking platitudes."<ref name="F1HOFBio" /> He was popular with the European press for his willingness to speak his mind in a time of [[political correctness]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Roebuck|first=Nigel|date=7 June 1998|title=More determined than ever|journal=Autoweek|volume=48|issue=28|page=40}}</ref> He publicly bemoaned F1's commercialised and commodified image,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 December 2002|title=F1 needs people like McRae|publisher=[[Eurosport]]|agency=Reuters|url=https://www.eurosport.com/formula-1/f1-needs-people-like-mcrae_sto366979/story.shtml|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=September 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184837/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> the sport's structure, focus on cheaper, younger, corporate groomed drivers,<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 July 2006|title=Villeneuve attacks F1 recruiting policy|publisher=[[RTÉ Sport]]|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/motorsport/2006/0713/206813-villeneuvej/|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608130819/https://www.rte.ie/sport/motorsport/2006/0713/206813-villeneuvej/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the manufacturing of driver personalities by corporations so as not to impugn their reputation by drivers voicing their thoughts and opinions through the media.<ref>{{Cite news|last=McRae|first=Donald|date=27 February 2005|title=Interview: Jacques Villeneuve|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/feb/28/formulaone.donaldmcrae|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608130820/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/feb/28/formulaone.donaldmcrae|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=AutocourseBio>{{cite web|title=Villeneuve, Jacques|url=http://www.autocoursegpa.com/driver~driver_id~12115.htm|work=[[Autocourse]]|access-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221185933/http://www.autocoursegpa.com/driver~driver_id~12115.htm|archive-date=December 21, 2007|url-status=usurped}}</ref> Villeneuve frequently dyed his hair in various colours and sported grunge street wear.<ref name="F1HOFBio" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Windsor|first=Peter|date=April 2006|title=Old dogs bark louder|journal=F1 Racing|edition=Australian|pages=54–59}}</ref> His behaviour earned him multiple cautions from F1's governing body, the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]] (FIA), for bringing the series into disrepute. [[Max Mosley]], the association's president, commented that Villeneuve's controversies would benefit him when he was no longer successful.<ref name="F1HOFBio" />
Journalist Gerald Donaldson describes Villeneuve as "engagingly eccentric, opinionated and outspoken" and one who "defied convention and challenged authority, saying exactly what he thought in an era when drivers were expected to express only sweet-talking platitudes."<ref name="F1HOFBio" /> He was popular with the European press for his willingness to speak his mind in a time of [[political correctness]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Roebuck|first=Nigel|date=7 June 1998|title=More determined than ever|journal=Autoweek|volume=48|issue=28|page=40}}</ref> He publicly bemoaned F1's commercialised and commodified image,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 December 2002|title=F1 needs people like McRae|publisher=[[Eurosport]]|agency=Reuters|url=https://www.eurosport.com/formula-1/f1-needs-people-like-mcrae_sto366979/story.shtml|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=4 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184837/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> the sport's structure, focus on cheaper, younger, corporate groomed drivers,<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 July 2006|title=Villeneuve attacks F1 recruiting policy|publisher=[[RTÉ Sport]]|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/motorsport/2006/0713/206813-villeneuvej/|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608130819/https://www.rte.ie/sport/motorsport/2006/0713/206813-villeneuvej/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the manufacturing of driver personalities by corporations so as not to impugn their reputation by drivers voicing their thoughts and opinions through the media.<ref>{{Cite news|last=McRae|first=Donald|date=27 February 2005|title=Interview: Jacques Villeneuve|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/feb/28/formulaone.donaldmcrae|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608130820/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/feb/28/formulaone.donaldmcrae|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=AutocourseBio>{{cite web|title=Villeneuve, Jacques|url=http://www.autocoursegpa.com/driver~driver_id~12115.htm|work=[[Autocourse]]|access-date=25 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221185933/http://www.autocoursegpa.com/driver~driver_id~12115.htm|archive-date=21 December 2007|url-status=usurped}}</ref> Villeneuve frequently dyed his hair in various colours and sported grunge street wear.<ref name="F1HOFBio" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Windsor|first=Peter|date=April 2006|title=Old dogs bark louder|journal=F1 Racing|edition=Australian|pages=54–59}}</ref> His behaviour earned him multiple cautions from F1's governing body, the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]] (FIA), for bringing the series into disrepute. [[Max Mosley]], the association's president, commented that Villeneuve's controversies would benefit him when he was no longer successful.<ref name="F1HOFBio" />


[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Star on Canada's Walk of Fame.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve's star on [[Canada's Walk of Fame]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Star on Canada's Walk of Fame.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve's star on [[Canada's Walk of Fame]]]]


Villeneuve's decision to be independent as much as possible from media relations to avoid over promotion was endorsed by Pollock.{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} He refused to conduct substantial public relations duties for teams even after BAR attempted to purchase more public relations appearances for him, and he limited his commitments communicating to the press.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Clarkson|first=Tom|date=July 2000|title=Captains courageous|journal=F1 Racing|edition=Australian|pages=52–57}}</ref> Journalist Matt Bishop observed that Villeneuve was frequently criticised for refusing to do sponsorship functions and for his self-imposed limiting interactions with the press at {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}}, but Bishop noted others appreciated Villeneuve's focus on racing and instead of "extraneous commitments".<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bishop|first=Matt|date=September 2000|title=Hot property|journal=F1 Racing|edition=Australian|pages=45}}</ref> Villeneuve resisted to join the [[Grand Prix Drivers' Association]] (GPDA), which he believed would serve only the interests of drivers and not F1's. He finally joined in late 2000, feeling his views were being ignored.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilkins|first=Robert|date=13 October 2000|title=Jacques Villeneuve joins GPDA|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/36972/1/jacques-villeneuve-joins-gpda|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608090915/https://www.crash.net/f1/news/36972/1/jacques-villeneuve-joins-gpda}}</ref> Villeneuve decided to resign in mid-2006 after the GPDA decided that Schumacher did not have to apologize nor face sanctions for purposely stopping during qualifying for the {{F1GP||2006 Monaco}}, despite Villeneuve's protests, and Schumacher remained president of the GPDA.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|date=10 June 2006|title=Villeneuve resigns from the GPDA|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-resigns-from-the-gpda-4403629/|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=September 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184838/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-resigns-from-the-gpda-4403629/4403629/}}</ref>
Villeneuve's decision to be independent as much as possible from media relations to avoid over promotion was endorsed by Pollock.{{sfn|Collings|1997|pp=154–163, 167–189}} He refused to conduct substantial public relations duties for teams even after BAR attempted to purchase more public relations appearances for him, and he limited his commitments communicating to the press.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Clarkson|first=Tom|date=July 2000|title=Captains courageous|journal=F1 Racing|edition=Australian|pages=52–57}}</ref> Journalist Matt Bishop observed that Villeneuve was frequently criticised for refusing to do sponsorship functions and for his self-imposed limiting interactions with the press at {{Not a typo|Grands Prix}}, but Bishop noted others appreciated Villeneuve's focus on racing and instead of "extraneous commitments".<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bishop|first=Matt|date=September 2000|title=Hot property|journal=F1 Racing|edition=Australian|pages=45}}</ref> Villeneuve resisted to join the [[Grand Prix Drivers' Association]] (GPDA), which he believed would serve only the interests of drivers and not F1's. He finally joined in late 2000, feeling his views were being ignored.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilkins|first=Robert|date=13 October 2000|title=Jacques Villeneuve joins GPDA|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/36972/1/jacques-villeneuve-joins-gpda|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608090915/https://www.crash.net/f1/news/36972/1/jacques-villeneuve-joins-gpda}}</ref> Villeneuve decided to resign in mid-2006 after the GPDA decided that Schumacher did not have to apologize nor face sanctions for purposely stopping during qualifying for the {{F1GP||2006 Monaco}}, despite Villeneuve's protests, and Schumacher remained president of the GPDA.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|date=10 June 2006|title=Villeneuve resigns from the GPDA|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-resigns-from-the-gpda-4403629/|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=4 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184838/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-resigns-from-the-gpda-4403629/4403629/}}</ref>


Villeneuve was voted the winner of the [[Lorenzo Bandini Trophy]] in 1996, and both the [[Lou Marsh Trophy]] and the [[Lionel Conacher Award]] in 1995 and 1997.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – Auto Racing – 1997|url=http://www.loumarsh.ca/en/athletes/view/53|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=The Lou Marsh Legacy|archive-date=November 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123065530/http://www.loumarsh.ca/en/athletes/view/53}}</ref> Villeneuve received the [[Hawthorn Memorial Trophy]] for 1997 as the most successful British or Commonwealth driver over the course of a season.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 July 1998|title=Honours Jacques|page=33|work=[[Windsor Star]]|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58448253/jacques-villeneuve-1998-hawthorn/|access-date=24 November 2019|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608145510/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58448253/jacques-villeneuve-1998-hawthorn/|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 1998, he was appointed [[National Order of Quebec|Officer of the National Order of Quebec]] but collected the honour at the following year's ceremony due to his racing commitments.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 June 1999|title=Villeneuve Receives l'Ordre National du Quebec|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1332.htm|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|website=AtlasF1|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075846/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1332.htm}}</ref> He was added to [[Canada's Walk of Fame]] two months later.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Matsumoto|first=Rick|date=10 June 1998|title=Villeneuve takes run at rival Schumacher|page=1|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/437762037|url-access=subscription|access-date=8 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|437762037}}|archive-date=September 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184840/https://www.proquest.com/docview/437762037|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2010, Villeneuve was inducted into the athlete category of [[Canada's Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hall of Fame – Jacques Villeneuve – Inducted in 2010|url=https://www.sportshall.ca/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famers-search.html?proID=538&catID=all&lang=EN|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=[[Canada's Sports Hall of Fame]]|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075852/https://www.sportshall.ca/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famers-search.html?proID=538&catID=all&lang=EN}}</ref> He was added to both the [[FIA Hall of Fame]] and the [[Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame]] seven and eight years later respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Shea|first=Terry|date=7 December 2017|title=Formula 1 inaugurates its Hall of Fame|work=[[Hemmings Motor News]]|url=https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/12/07/formula-1-inaugurates-its-hall-of-fame|access-date=8 June 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075846/https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/12/07/formula-1-inaugurates-its-hall-of-fame|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=McDonald|first=Norris|author-link=Norris McDonald (journalist)|date=17 October 2018|title=Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Class of 2018 One of the Best|url=https://www.wheels.ca/news/canadian-motorsport-hall-of-fame-class-of-2018-one-of-the-best/|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=Wheels.ca|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075853/https://www.wheels.ca/news/canadian-motorsport-hall-of-fame-class-of-2018-one-of-the-best/}}</ref>
Villeneuve was voted the winner of the [[Lorenzo Bandini Trophy]] in 1996, and both the [[Lou Marsh Trophy]] and the [[Lionel Conacher Award]] in 1995 and 1997.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – Auto Racing – 1997|url=http://www.loumarsh.ca/en/athletes/view/53|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=The Lou Marsh Legacy|archive-date=23 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123065530/http://www.loumarsh.ca/en/athletes/view/53}}</ref> Villeneuve received the [[Hawthorn Memorial Trophy]] for 1997 as the most successful British or Commonwealth driver over the course of a season.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 July 1998|title=Honours Jacques|page=33|work=[[Windsor Star]]|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58448253/jacques-villeneuve-1998-hawthorn/|access-date=24 November 2019|via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608145510/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58448253/jacques-villeneuve-1998-hawthorn/|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 1998, he was appointed [[National Order of Quebec|Officer of the National Order of Quebec]] but collected the honour at the following year's ceremony due to his racing commitments.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 June 1999|title=Villeneuve Receives l'Ordre National du Quebec|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1332.htm|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|website=AtlasF1|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075846/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/1332.htm}}</ref> He was added to [[Canada's Walk of Fame]] two months later.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Matsumoto|first=Rick|date=10 June 1998|title=Villeneuve takes run at rival Schumacher|page=1|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/437762037|url-access=subscription|access-date=8 June 2021|id={{ProQuest|437762037}}|archive-date=4 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904184840/https://www.proquest.com/docview/437762037|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2010, Villeneuve was inducted into the athlete category of [[Canada's Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hall of Fame – Jacques Villeneuve – Inducted in 2010|url=https://www.sportshall.ca/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famers-search.html?proID=538&catID=all&lang=EN|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=[[Canada's Sports Hall of Fame]]|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075852/https://www.sportshall.ca/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famers-search.html?proID=538&catID=all&lang=EN}}</ref> He was added to both the [[FIA Hall of Fame]] and the [[Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame]] seven and eight years later respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Shea|first=Terry|date=7 December 2017|title=Formula 1 inaugurates its Hall of Fame|work=[[Hemmings Motor News]]|url=https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/12/07/formula-1-inaugurates-its-hall-of-fame|access-date=8 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075846/https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/12/07/formula-1-inaugurates-its-hall-of-fame|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=McDonald|first=Norris|author-link=Norris McDonald (journalist)|date=17 October 2018|title=Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Class of 2018 One of the Best|url=https://www.wheels.ca/news/canadian-motorsport-hall-of-fame-class-of-2018-one-of-the-best/|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=Wheels.ca|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075853/https://www.wheels.ca/news/canadian-motorsport-hall-of-fame-class-of-2018-one-of-the-best/}}</ref>


=== Driving ability and racing helmet ===
=== Driving ability and racing helmet ===
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Journalist [[Mark Hughes (journalist)|Mark Hughes]] describes Villeneuve's driving as "spectacular" and "hard-charging". Villeneuve frequently went past the edge of the available track to increase his momentum as much as possible.{{Sfn|Sturm|Booth|Thorpe|2007|p=206}} He provided his engineers with suggestions that Maurice Hamilton wrote were "so far from the norm to the point of diametrically opposed to standard practice, sometimes giving the impression of being pursued just for the hell of it."{{sfn|Hamilton|2020|p=187}} Villeneuve prefers driving on [[slick tyres]] and with no electronic [[driver aids]]. He found driver aids difficult and thus ran with less [[Traction control system|traction control]] than his teammates since he could not deal with either the [[anti-lock system]] on the rear brakes or heavy traction control.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fogarty|first=Mark|date=11 October 2010|title=Cross Roads|pages=17–19|work=Auto Action|issue=1416}}</ref> This required Villeneuve to modify his driving style and take fewer risks until his exit from F1 in 2006.{{Sfn|Sturm|Booth|Thorpe|2007|p=206}} He switched from wearing spectacles in his helmet to contact lenses in 1994 after his spectacles vibrated slightly on minor bumps in Indianapolis.<ref name="MMagHelmet" />
Journalist [[Mark Hughes (journalist)|Mark Hughes]] describes Villeneuve's driving as "spectacular" and "hard-charging". Villeneuve frequently went past the edge of the available track to increase his momentum as much as possible.{{Sfn|Sturm|Booth|Thorpe|2007|p=206}} He provided his engineers with suggestions that Maurice Hamilton wrote were "so far from the norm to the point of diametrically opposed to standard practice, sometimes giving the impression of being pursued just for the hell of it."{{sfn|Hamilton|2020|p=187}} Villeneuve prefers driving on [[slick tyres]] and with no electronic [[driver aids]]. He found driver aids difficult and thus ran with less [[Traction control system|traction control]] than his teammates since he could not deal with either the [[anti-lock system]] on the rear brakes or heavy traction control.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fogarty|first=Mark|date=11 October 2010|title=Cross Roads|pages=17–19|work=Auto Action|issue=1416}}</ref> This required Villeneuve to modify his driving style and take fewer risks until his exit from F1 in 2006.{{Sfn|Sturm|Booth|Thorpe|2007|p=206}} He switched from wearing spectacles in his helmet to contact lenses in 1994 after his spectacles vibrated slightly on minor bumps in Indianapolis.<ref name="MMagHelmet" />


Villeneuve based the design of his [[racing helmet]] on his father's, reportedly drawing it on a doodling pad.<ref name="CrashHelmet">{{Cite web|last=Saunders|first=Will|date=7 April 2015|title=Six of the Best: Helmet designs|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/feature/217258/1/six-of-the-best-helmet-designs|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608060557/https://www.crash.net/f1/feature/217258/1/six-of-the-best-helmet-designs}}</ref> He looked at a photograph of his mother wearing a pink, yellow, green and blue V-shaped striped polo shirt at a motor race her husband was competing at, and he used her pencils to produce the design.<ref name="MMagHelmet" /><ref name="CrashHelmet" /> Villeneuve incorporated an inverted V-style swoosh with varying thickness of colours around the shape on the helmet's two sides.<ref name="CrashHelmet" /> He retained a single black line from his first design in the centre to divide the colours without difficulty.{{efn|He previously wore a helmet in the colours of his sponsor Player's.<ref name=MMagHelmet/>}}<ref name="MMagHelmet">{{Cite web|last=Elson|first=James|date=21 December 2020|title=Jacques Villeneuve: 'I watched my father Gilles draw his helmet design in our motorhome'|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/jacques-villeneuve-i-watched-my-father-gilles-draw-his-helmet-design-in-our-motorhome|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Motor Sport|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128024910/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/jacques-villeneuve-i-watched-my-father-gilles-draw-his-helmet-design-in-our-motorhome}}</ref>
Villeneuve based the design of his [[racing helmet]] on his father's, reportedly drawing it on a doodling pad.<ref name="CrashHelmet">{{Cite web|last=Saunders|first=Will|date=7 April 2015|title=Six of the Best: Helmet designs|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/feature/217258/1/six-of-the-best-helmet-designs|url-status=live|access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608060557/https://www.crash.net/f1/feature/217258/1/six-of-the-best-helmet-designs}}</ref> He looked at a photograph of his mother wearing a pink, yellow, green and blue V-shaped striped polo shirt at a motor race her husband was competing at, and he used her pencils to produce the design.<ref name="MMagHelmet" /><ref name="CrashHelmet" /> Villeneuve incorporated an inverted V-style swoosh with varying thickness of colours around the shape on the helmet's two sides.<ref name="CrashHelmet" /> He retained a single black line from his first design in the centre to divide the colours without difficulty.{{efn|He previously wore a helmet in the colours of his sponsor Player's.<ref name=MMagHelmet/>}}<ref name="MMagHelmet">{{Cite web|last=Elson|first=James|date=21 December 2020|title=Jacques Villeneuve: 'I watched my father Gilles draw his helmet design in our motorhome'|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/jacques-villeneuve-i-watched-my-father-gilles-draw-his-helmet-design-in-our-motorhome|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Motor Sport|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128024910/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/jacques-villeneuve-i-watched-my-father-gilles-draw-his-helmet-design-in-our-motorhome}}</ref>


==Racing results==
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<sup>†</sup> Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.
<sup>†</sup> Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.
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!<ref name=2008Sprint>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/W/|work=Racing-Reference|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609130059/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/W/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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!<ref>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/W/|work=Racing-Reference|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609130053/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/W/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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====Pinty's Series====
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!<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2022/T/|title=Jacques Villeneuve 2022 NASCAR Pinty's Series Results|accessdate=13 August 2022|website=Racing-Reference.com|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.|archive-date=13 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813141121/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2022/T/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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<nowiki></nowiki> Ineligible for championship points.
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===Touring cars===
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Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve (Script error: No such module "IPA".; born 9 April 1971) is a Canadian former racing driver who competed in IndyCar from 1994 to 1995, and Formula One from Template:Ifnumber to Template:Ifnumber. Villeneuve won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in Template:Ifnumber with Williams, and won 11 Grands Prix across 11 seasons. In American open-wheel racing, Villeneuve won the IndyCar World Series and the Indianapolis 500 in 1995 with Team Green.

Born in Quebec and raised in Monaco, Villeneuve is the son of Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve and the nephew of racing driver Jacques-Joseph. Aged 17, he began racing under an Andorran license in Italy, progressing to Italian Formula Three a year later. He then moved to the higher-tier Toyota Atlantic Championship, participating in one race during the 1992 season and finishing third overall in the 1993 championship. He began competing in Championship Auto Racing Teams with the Forsythe/Green Racing team in the 1994 season, finishing sixth in the Drivers' Championship with one victory and earning Rookie of the Year and Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honours. In the following year with the renamed Team Green, Villeneuve won four races (including the Indianapolis 500) and the Drivers' Championship.

Villeneuve moved to Williams in Formula One for the 1996 season, claiming four Grand Prix victories, and becoming the first rookie runner-up in the World Drivers' Championship (WDC) after a season-long duel with teammate Damon Hill. His main title challenge for the following season came from Ferrari's Michael Schumacher, and Villeneuve beat the latter following a controversial collision at the season-ending Template:F1GP, becoming the first Canadian World Drivers' Champion, achieving seven Grand Prix victories. He finished fifth in the 1998 season achieving two podiums and helped Williams finish third in the World Constructors' Championship behind Ferrari and McLaren. After an unsuccessful Template:Ifnumber with British American Racing (BAR), Villeneuve finished seventh in the WDC in both Template:Ifnumber and Template:Ifnumber with BAR, achieving two podiums in 2001, outscoring his teammates Ricardo Zonta and Olivier Panis. Villeneuve raced in Formula One from Template:Ifnumber to 2006, driving for BAR, Renault, Sauber, and BMW Sauber, but he did not achieve any further success.

Villeneuve left Formula One mid-way through the 2006 season and began competing in various forms of motor racing such as sports car racing, NASCAR, and touring car racing. Though not as successful in these forms of racing, he won the 2008 1000 km of Spa driving for Peugeot. Villeneuve was appointed Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 1998. He was voted the winner of both the Lou Marsh Trophy and the Lionel Conacher Award in each of 1995 and 1997. Villeneuve is an inductee of the Canadian Motor Sports Hall of Fame, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, and the FIA Hall of Fame.

Early life

On 9 April 1971, Villeneuve was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,[1][2] a small town outside of Montreal in the Canadian province of Quebec.[3]Template:Sfn[4] He is the son of snowmobile and future Ferrari racer Gilles Villeneuve and his wife Joann Barthe.[5] Villeneuve has a sister, Melanie, and a half sister Jessica.Template:Sfn His uncle, Jacques Sr., whom he was named after also competed in motor racing.Template:Sfn Villeneuve spent most of his formative years travelling with the racing fraternity with his parents.[1]

Aged seven in 1978, Villeneuve and his family relocated from Berthierville, Quebec,[4][6] to the small principality of Monaco on the French Riviera in France's south-east coast close to the border with Italy to be nearer to Ferrari's headquarters.Template:Sfn[4] On the advice of driver Patrick Tambay,[7] Villeneuve was sent to the French-speaking Swiss private boarding Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil by his mother, which he attended from the ages of twelve (1983) to seventeen (1988).Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn He excelled in skiing and experimented with BASE jumping, ice hockey, motocross and water skiing.[8] Villeneuve left the school by mutual consent between his mother and the school owners.Template:Sfn

Early racing career

Villeneuve's mother was aware from when he was five that he wanted to race,[9] and he went go-karting with his uncle several times in Canada.Template:Sfn In May 1982, his father died in an accident with Jochen Mass during qualifying for the Template:F1GP at Circuit Zolder. Jacques became less interested in motor racing after that, fearing the sport's dangers.[5]Template:Sfn In 1984, he asked his mother if he could do motor racing like his father. Villeneuve's mother agreed to let him race on the condition he improved his academic performance in one of his weakest subjects, mathematics.Template:Sfn Though his mother preferred him to do a course in aerodynamic or mechanical engineering,Template:Sfn she did not discourage her son from pursuing racing.[5] In early September 1985, Villeneuve was invited by a SAGIS employee to race in 100 cc go-kart at Italy's Imola Circuit. He impressed the track owners so much that they let him test a 135 cc kart and then a Formula 4 car.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn In July 1986, his uncle enrolled him in the Jim Russell Racing Driver School in Mont Tremblant,Template:Efn where he passed a three-day course driving a Formula Ford 1600 car from Van Diemen.Template:EfnTemplate:SfnTemplate:Sfn

In mid-1987, Villeneuve left his family to attend the Spenard-David Racing School in Shannonville, Ontario to hone his abilities under Richard Spenard.Template:Sfn[5]Template:Sfn Villeneuve did not have the money to pay for the course and his mother would not fund it because she thought Jacques finishing his education was more important. He worked in a mechanics' training programme allowing students to learn racing in return for garage painting.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Aged seventeen, Villeneuve was invited to make his car racing debut in the Italian Touring Car Championship,[9] driving a Salerno Course-entered Group N Alfa Romeo 33 car for three rounds of the 1988 season. The Canadian and Italian authorities would not grant him a licence since he was a year younger than their minimum age requirement, so he obtained an international racing licence in Andorra with Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs aid.Template:EfnTemplate:Sfn Villeneuve performed poorly in each of the three rounds.Template:Sfn

File:1989 Reynard 893 Alfa Romeo (35264655075).jpg
The car Villeneuve drove in the 1989 Italian Formula 3 Championship

Villeneuve went on to sign a three-year contract to drive a Reynard-Alfa Romeo car for Prema in the Italian Formula Three Championship, a deal that was aided by the squad obtaining sponsorship from the Camel cigarette company.Template:Efn Initially struggling to drive a Formula 3 car, he enrolled at the Magione Driving School. Under Henry Morrogh's direction, he gradually developed his character and driving technique. Villeneuve did not qualify five times, failed to finish three of the eleven races, and scored no points. In the 1990 season, he qualified for each of the twelve rounds and scored ten points for 14th in the Drivers' Championship.Template:EfnTemplate:Sfn Villeneuve was considered a title favourite for the 1991 championship. A late-season switch to the Ralt RT35 chassis failed to improve his performance, but he still finished sixth overall with twenty points and three podiums.[10]Template:Sfn In late 1991, Villeneuve finished eighth in both the Macau Grand Prix and the Formula 3 Fuji Cup.Template:Sfn

File:No.7 Toyota TS010 at 1992 Sportscar World Championship.jpg
The Toyota TS010 car Villeneuve shared with Eddie Irvine and Tom Kristensen at Mine Circuit.

Dissatisfied with his management in 1991,[11] Villeneuve asked former Beausoleil sports administrator and motor racing promoter Craig Pollock to take over his management three times.[5]Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn For the 1992 season, he wanted to compete in Formula 3000 in Europe with Prema,Template:Sfn but did not have the funding to compete with the top teams.Template:Sfn Villeneuve accepted an offer to relocate to Japan and drive a Toyota 032F car for the TOM'S squad in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship in 1992 following advice from Tambay. He felt the Japanese series was almost as good as the Italian one, and he did not want to remain in Europe. Villeneuve was the only driver to receive works support from TOM'S, and he got driver training. He won three races and finished no lower than sixth nine times, earning second in the Drivers' Championship and 45 points.Template:Sfn People in the racing world observed that ten years after his father's death, Villeneuve was becoming a well-known racer.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn In August, Pollock negotiated a contract for Villeneuve to enter the Formula Atlantic street event at Trois-Rivières in the 1992 Atlantic Championship.[8][12] He finished third in the No. 49 Swift DB4-Toyota car lent by the ComPred team.Template:Sfn[13] In addition, he also tested a Group C Toyota that year and was mentored by driver Roland Ratzenberger.[7]

Four months later, Villeneuve accepted an invite to share a TOM'S-entered Toyota TS010 car with Eddie Irvine and Tom Kristensen at the final round of the 1992 All Japan Sports Prototype Car Endurance Championship at Mine Circuit, finishing fourth. He was fourth at the Macau Grand Prix for TOM'S.Template:Sfn In Trois-Rivières, Villeneuve met crew chief Barry Green who wanted a driver for his new Forsythe-Green Racing squad.[8] He accepted a three-year contract from Green with personal sponsorship from sports marketing arm Player's November 1992.[6][11]Template:Sfn He raced the lower-tier 1993 Atlantic Championship which featured more powerful cars with more grip and downforce to become better acquainted with American open-wheel racing before progressing to Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in 1994.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Villeneuve built a close working relationship with aerodynamicist Tony Cicale.Template:Sfn Driving the No. 10 Ralt RT40-Toyota car, Villeneuve won five races and finished in the top three four times for third overall and 185 points after a season-long duel with David Empringham and teammate Claude Bourbonnais.[10][13]Template:Sfn He was named the series' Rookie of the Year,[1] and ended 1993 retiring from the Macau Grand Prix driving a March Racing Ralt 93C-Fiat car.Template:Sfn

CART (1994–1995)

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Villeneuve's 1995 Indianapolis 500 winning car

Villeneuve began participating in CART in the 1994 season for Forsythe-Green Racing, driving the No. 12 Reynard 94I-Ford XB vehicle after Green obtained sponsorship.Template:Efn[14]Template:Sfn He debuted at the season-opening Australian FAI Indycar Grand Prix at Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, starting eighth and finishing 17th after colliding with Stefan Johansson. In the season's next round, the Slick 50 200 at Phoenix International Raceway, he was involved in a five-car accident which saw him sustain a side collision with Hiro Matsushita before being struck by Dominic Dobson. Qualifying fourth for his first Indianapolis 500, Villeneuve finished second, earning Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors as the highest-finishing rookie.[11]Template:Sfn Villeneuve finished ninth or higher in six of the next nine rounds,Template:Sfn before beating Al Unser Jr. and Emerson Fittipaldi in the close finish to the Texaco/Havoline 200 at Road America road course in his first CART victory.Template:Sfn He placed seventh and third in the final two rounds ending the year with Rookie of the Year honors and was sixth in the Drivers' Championship with 94 points.[14]Template:Sfn

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Villeneuve racing in the 1995 PPG IndyCar World Series at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Before the 1995 season, Villeneuve rejected offers from fellow CART teams and some Formula One (F1) squads and remained at the renamed Team Green driving the renumbered No. 27 Reynard 95I-Ford XB.[14]Template:Sfn Before the season, Villeneuve and his team were concerned, as their car had been unreliable and under-performed in pre-season testing.[11]Template:Sfn He won the season-opening Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami after starting eighth, but he only finished two of the next four races. His season highlight was the Indianapolis 500. Though Villeneuve was penalised two laps for overtaking the pace car, he re-took the lead after fellow Canadian Scott Goodyear failed to serve a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for also passing the pace car. Winning just his second Indianapolis 500 start, Villeneuve took the Drivers' Championship lead. Villeneuve went on to win both the Texaco/Havoline 200 at Road America and the Grand Prix of Cleveland, also scoring points in all but one of the remaining rounds to clinch the title at the final race in Laguna Seca.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn He won the championship with 172 points, four victories and six pole positions.Template:Efn[14]

Formula One career

Williams (1996–1998)

In early 1995, the Williams F1 team and engine supplier Renault became interested in Villeneuve replacing the outgoing David Coulthard. Bernie Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder, saw this as an opportunity to lure Villeneuve from CART even though Team Green wanted him to remain in America.[15] Technical director Patrick Head and team principal Frank Williams gave Villeneuve a test in a FW17 car at Britain's Silverstone Circuit in August 1995. He lapped two seconds slower than driver Damon Hill.Template:EfnTemplate:Sfn Negotiations between Villeneuve's representatives in mid-1995 led to Villeneuve signing a contract for 1996 and 1997 with the option for the 1998 season.[15]Template:Sfn He was sent by Frank Williams to cover Template:Convert in testing during the six-month pre-season period testing on permanent European racing circuits,Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn and he also prepared by learning the circuits on a simulation computer game.Template:Sfn

1996

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Villeneuve driving for Williams at the Template:F1GP

Villeneuve drove the docile FW18 car equipped with a powerful, reliable Renault engine and a better gearbox.Template:Sfn[16] Villeneuve built up a rapport with his race engineer Jock Clear and learnt from his teammate Hill.[7][9] Although not considered a title favourite by the media,Template:Sfn he contended for the World Drivers' Championship with Hill but never led the standings. Villeneuve's debut at the season-opening Template:F1GP saw him become the third driver ever to claim pole position on his first start,Template:Sfn and despite an oil leak, he finished second.[16] He beat Ferrari's Michael Schumacher in the Template:F1GP three races later for his maiden F1 victory.Template:Sfn Villeneuve scored points in eight of the next eleven events and won the Template:F1GP, the Template:F1GP and the Template:F1GP.Template:Sfn Entering the season-ending Template:F1GP, he had nine fewer points than Hill, requiring him to win the event and for Hill to score no points to claim the title;Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn however, Villeneuve's right-rear tyre came off his car, forcing him to retire from the race. He finished runner-up to Hill in the drivers' standings with 78 points in his maiden season.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Villeneuve was the first rookie to achieve four Grand Prix victories in his debut year and the first to finish runner-up overall.Template:EfnTemplate:Sfn

1997

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Jacques Villeneuve racing the Williams FW19 car at the Template:F1GP.

Before the 1997 season, Williams did not re-sign Hill who moved to the Arrows team, resulting in Villeneuve's promotion to lead driver. He was paired with Heinz-Harald Frentzen.Template:Sfn[17] He and Schumacher vied for that year's World Drivers' Championship and variously shared the title lead.Template:Sfn Villeneuve trained extensively and drove an aerodynamically efficient and powerful FW19 car designed around him.[9]Template:Sfn He won seven Template:Not a typo and qualified on pole position eight times in the first 14 races. At the season's penultimate race, the Template:F1GP, he had a chance to win the championship but was banned for overtaking under yellow flag conditions twice during practice. He was allowed to race under appeal but was disqualified from fifth when the appeal was rejected.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Before the season-ending Template:F1GP, Villeneuve had 77 points, one fewer than Schumacher, requiring him to finish in the top six and ahead of Schumacher to win the championship.[18] During qualifying, Villeneuve, Schumacher and Frentzen all set the exact same lap time, but Villeneuve started from pole position per F1 regulations because he was the first driver to set the time. Villeneuve and Schumacher were involved in a collision that saw Schumacher careen into a gravel trap, giving the title to Villeneuve.[19][20] Villeneuve became the second driver (after Mario Andretti) to win the F1 World Championship, the CART title, and the Indianapolis 500. He was also Canada's first F1 World Champion.Template:Sfn

1998

Villeneuve threatened to leave F1 and return to CART if F1 introduced grooved tyres and narrower cars for the 1998 season.[4][17] Though these changes were adopted, he remained at Williams with Frentzen. Villeneuve's FW20 car had one-year old Mecachrome-branded engines after Renault's withdrawal from F1 after the 1997 season, which transpired to be noncompetitive.[9]Template:Sfn He scored points at nine Template:Not a typo with season-high third-place finishes at the Template:F1GP and the Template:F1GP. During practice for the Template:F1GP, he lost control of his car in Eau Rouge corner and crashed backwards into the barrier at approximately Template:Convert. Villeneuve was unhurt.Template:Sfn With 21 points, he finished fifth in the Drivers' Championship.Template:Sfn

British American Racing (1999–2003)

Villeneuve left Williams following the 1998 season. McLaren technical director Adrian Newey, who liked Villeneuve's performance and who Villeneuve respected, offered him employment for the 1999 season, but Villeneuve rejected it.[21] He instead signed a contract to drive with the new British American Racing (BAR) team founded by Pollock and British American Tobacco following their late 1997 purchase of the financially struggling Tyrrell team. Villeneuve joined the team because he sought to emulate Schumacher's style of basing a team around him and employing highly skilled people to get from the bottom of the running order to the top.[22]

1999–2000

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Villeneuve competing for British American Racing at the Template:F1GP.

Villeneuve was joined at BAR by former McLaren test driver Ricardo Zonta for most of the season and then by Mika Salo for three Template:Not a typo. His BAR 01 car was efficient and fast but chronically unreliable.Template:Sfn[23] He failed to finish each of the first eleven races due to either mechanical trouble or crashing.Template:Sfn Villeneuve was only able to finish four Grands Prix with a best finish of eighth at the Template:F1 GP.Template:Sfn Villeneuve qualified a season-high fifth at the Template:F1 GP and was briefly third in the Template:F1 GP two events later before retiring.[23] During qualifying for the Template:F1 GP, he suffered a high-speed crash through Eau Rouge corner, which destroyed his car but left him uninjured. He tallied no points towards the Drivers' Championship.Template:Sfn

For the 2000 season, his BAR 002 car had a more reliable and powerful works Honda engine, and Zonta was again his teammate.[10]Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Villeneuve finished fourth at the season-opening Template:F1GP and scored two more points by placing fifth at the Template:F1GP two races later. He also finished fourth at the Template:F1GP, the Template:F1GP and the Template:F1GP. Villeneuve scored points in the final two races by finishing sixth at the Template:F1GP and fifth at the Template:F1GP.Template:Sfn Overall, his performances had improved from 1999 due to a better built and more reliable car.Template:Sfn Villeneuve finished the season seventh in the Drivers' Championship with seventeen points.Template:Sfn

2001–2003

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Villeneuve driving his BAR 003 at the Template:F1GP

There were rumours of Villeneuve leaving the BAR team after 2000.[24] He talked to Benetton, Ferrari and McLaren about racing with them in the 2001 championship.[25][26][27] Villeneuve later admitted McLaren was not an option since his management team got accused of conducting early season publicity and he disliked McLaren's corporate methodology.[28] Villeneuve also considered taking a sabbatical,[27] but he ultimately signed a three-year contract extension with BAR in July 2000.[29] He obtained a get-out clause enabling him to leave BAR should they under-perform.[30]

Villeneuve was joined by Olivier Panis, and the 003 car he drove was approximately Template:Convert lighter than the 002 chassis.Template:Sfn Villeneuve was cordial with his teammate since they could talk to each other in French, and set himself the goal of winning a race and finishing third in the Drivers' Championship. His car was fairly reliable but lacked rear grip and straight-line speed due to an underpowered Honda engine.Template:Sfn At the season-opening Template:F1 GP, Villeneuve struck the rear of Ralf Schumacher's car, launching him into the air. One of Villeneuve's car's wheels struck marshal Graham Beveridge, killing him.[10] Villeneuve achieved BAR's first two podium results, finishing third at both the Template:F1GP and the Template:F1GP. He finished the season seventh in the Drivers' Championship with 12 points.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Although he scored five fewer points than the year before, Villeneuve qualified higher than Panis eleven times in 2001.Template:Sfn

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Villeneuve testing the BAR 004 car in 2002

Before the 2002 season Villeneuve remained at BAR.[31] He talked to team principal Flavio Briatore,[7] who offered him a seat at Renault in lieu of Jenson Button but Villeneuve rejected it.[9]Template:Sfn Villeneuve ultimately opted to remain at BAR due to pressure from Honda, and he again partnered with Panis.Template:Sfn He became uncomfortable when new BAR team principal David Richards publicly mentioned that money spent on Villeneuve's high salary could be better used for research and development. The BAR 004 chassis proved to be more unreliable than the year before and slower due to an under-powered Honda engine. He scored four points for 12th in the Drivers' Championship with a fourth place at the Template:F1GP being his season's best result.Template:Sfn Villeneuve regretted remaining at BAR due to the lack of results,[32] and he was offered a contract to join Team Player's in CART for the 2003 championship before returning to BAR for the 2004 and 2005 F1 seasons. The deal was pushed by Richards but not agreed upon because Villeneuve's and Pollock's financial settlements were too great for team owner Gerald Forsythe to be willing to take on.[33]

Villeneuve decided to remain at BAR for the 2003 season, and was partnered with Button. Villeneuve's BAR 005 car had a more powerful but bulky Honda engine.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn He initially had a poor relationship with Button, not speaking to him and saying that Button "should be in a boy band".Template:Sfn Their relationship did not improve after the season-opening Template:F1GP when Villeneuve was due to make a pit stop but drove an additional lap when Button was due to make his, leaving Button stationary behind Villeneuve. Although he blamed it on "radio problems", Button and Richards hinted their disbelief in his execution.Template:Sfn Villeneuve was outperformed by his teammate and retired eight times due to mechanical faults. He finished sixth at both the Template:F1GP and the Template:F1GP. Before the season-ending Template:F1GP, Villeneuve was informed by Richards he was no longer needed. He was replaced by test driver Takuma Sato.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn He was 16th in the Drivers' Championship with 6 points.Template:Sfn

Renault and Sauber (2004–2006)

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Villeneuve qualifying for Sauber at the Template:F1GP.

Villeneuve took a sabbatical after BAR released him.Template:Sfn He thought of taking up NASCAR as a new challenge, but no teams approached him.[34] After speaking to senior officials from BAR and Williams, Villeneuve believed that they would want to resign him to their respective teams, but neither move occurred.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn When he realised no competitive team would employ him,Template:Sfn he and Pollock met Sauber team owner Peter Sauber in Hinwil in mid-2004.Template:Sfn Impressed with Sauber's professionalism,Template:Sfn he signed a two-year contract the next month to drive for Sauber from the 2005 season and help them attract new sponsors and partners.Template:Sfn

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Villeneuve racing at the Template:F1GP for the BMW Sauber

Before his tenure at Sauber began, Villeneuve was employed by Briatore to help Renault claim second from BAR in the World Constructors' Championship by scoring the maximum number of points in the 2004 season's final three races following the dismissal of Jarno Trulli for performing poorly.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Sauber was comfortable in letting Villeneuve drive for Renault because both teams used Michelin tyres.[7] Driving the R24 car, he finished all three events but under-performed and was lapped each time. Villeneuve scored no points and was unclassified in the Drivers' Championship.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn

At Sauber, Villeneuve used a C24 chassis and was teammates with Felipe Massa. A lack of both pre-season testing and money for car development caused Villeneuve to have a difficult handling car.Template:Sfn He did not have a good relationship with the team because he was not allowed to give feedback on car setup due to Willy Rampf's influence.[7][9] Villeneuve finished a season-high fourth at the Template:F1GP and scored more points in eighth at the Template:F1GP and sixth at the Template:F1GP.Template:EfnTemplate:Sfn He was 14th in the Drivers' Championship with 9 points.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn

For the 2006 championship, Villeneuve stayed at the renamed BMW Sauber after BMW purchased the team. Nick Heidfeld was his teammate. The atmosphere within the team made Villeneuve content, and he was happy with BMW's involvement. He found the less electronically dependent and less refined aerodynamically F1.06 car more driveable. Team principal Mario Theissen criticised Villeneuve for not achieving decent results, thus failing to please BMW's board of directors.Template:Sfn Despite retiring three times, he accumulated seven points from the first eleven races, ranking him fifteenth in the Drivers' Championship.[10]Template:Sfn At the Template:F1GP, Villeneuve sustained muscle pains in an accident exiting a corner. Shortly afterward, Theissen terminated his contract and replaced him with Robert Kubica.Template:Sfn He did not want to be part of a shootout between himself and Kubica,[35] and saw his release as a precursor to his future, saying "Screw this, It's time to get on with the rest of my life."[3] Villeneuve twice failed to return to F1, first with Stefan Grand Prix in the 2010 season, then with his team in partnership with Durango for the following year.[10]

Post Formula One career

2007–2010

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Villeneuve driving the No. 7 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans

Villeneuve explored NASCAR after exiting F1, talking to Roush Racing owner Jack Roush who agreed to help Villeneuve obtain Truck Series experience before progressing to the Busch Series in 2007 on the condition of a sponsorship agreement.[36] Before that, he made his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut with Peugeot in the 2007 edition informing team manager Serge Saulnier that he wanted to complete the Triple Crown of Motorsport.Template:Efn[37] Sharing the Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1)-class No. 7 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP car with Marc Gené and Nicolas Minassian, Villeneuve retired after 338 laps with engine injection trouble.[38][39] He entered into a partnership with Bill Davis Racing (BDR) to enter the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series' last seven events in its No. 27 Toyota Tundra in anticipation of racing full-time in 2008.[40][41] Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in all seven events for 42nd overall with 615 points.[42] That same year, he drove two races in the Nextel Cup Series (the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway and the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix) in BDR's No. 27 Toyota,Template:Efn finishing 21st and 41st respectively.[43]

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Villeneuve attempting to qualify for the 2008 Daytona 500

Villeneuve and Pollock agreed to end their working relationship in early 2008, and Barry Green began managing him. That February, BDR released Villeneuve, who failed to qualify for the Daytona 500 of the renamed Sprint Cup Series after causing a multi-car accident in the Gatorade Duels.[44] Two months later, he raced the final two rounds of the inaugural season of the Middle East and Southeast Asian-based stock car Speedcar Series at the Bahrain International Circuit and the Dubai Autodrome.[45][46] Villeneuve then won the 2008 1000 km of Spa (part of the Le Mans Series) for Peugeot with Gené and Minassian in his first race victory in eleven years.[10] Although he finished second in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, sharing Peugeot's No. 7 LMP1 entry with Gené and Minassian,[39] he was released a month later because Peugeot wanted a French driver.[9] In August, Villeneuve signed a contract to make his Nationwide Series debut driving Braun Racing's No. 32 Toyota Camry in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve,[47] finishing sixteenth.[48] He also came 16th at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez round of Top Race V6 Argentina aboard Oro Racing Team's No. 27 Volkswagen Passat TRV6.[49]

Villeneuve returned to the Speedcar Series in the 2008–09 season driving for Durango.[50] Competing in five races, he finished in the top ten three times, scoring seven points for eleventh in the Drivers' Championship.[51] In mid-2009, Villeneuve partook in the Tide 250 at Autodrome Saint-Eustache and the GP3R 100 at Circuit Trois-Rivières of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series for the Jacombs Racing Team in its No. 7 Ford Fusion,[52] finishing fourth at Trois-Rivieres.[53] For the first and only time, Villeneuve entered the Spa 24 Hours in 2009. He shared Gravity Racing International's G2 category No. 118 Mosler MT900R GT3 with Vincent Radermecker, Loris de Sordi and Ho-Pin Tung. The trio failed to finish.[39] He drove the No. 27 Mercedes TRV6 at the Interlagos Circuit and Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez rounds of Top Race V6 Argentina,[54] achieving a best finish of thirteenth in Buenos Aires.[51] He made one appearance in the 2009 Nationwide Series, finishing fourth at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.[55][56]

In 2010, Villeneuve ran the Nationwide Series road courses at Road America, Watkins Glen and Montreal in Braun Racing's No. 32 vehicle.[57][58] He finished eighth at Watkins Glen before claiming third at Montreal, where he started second.[59] In mid-season, Villeneuve entered the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway finishing 29th in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.[60][61] Villeneuve joined Rod Nash Racing as Paul Dumbrell's international co-driver in its No. 55 Ford FG Falcon for the Gold Coast 600 double header in October 2010 and sought advice from driver Marcos Ambrose on touring car racing.Template:Efn[62] He finished 22nd in the first race and fifth in the second.[63] Ford motorsport manager Chris Styring considered Villeneuve for the Bathurst 1000, the L&H 500 and the Gold Coast 600 in the 2011 International V8 Supercars Championship, but Villeneuve's financial demands were too great for Ford.[64]

2011–present

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Villeneuve racing the No. 22 Dodge at the 2011 Bucyrus 200

Villeneuve drove the Road America and Montreal road course races of the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series for Penske Racing in its No. 22 Dodge Challenger in lieu of Brad Keselowski.[65] He finished the Road America race third and qualified on pole position for the Montreal event but finished 27th despite leading 29 laps.[66] In August 2011, he joined Shell V-Power Racing for the Stock Car Corrida do Milhão for the 2011 championship of Stock Car Brasil despite concerns about adapting to his car.[67] Driving the No. 27 Peugeot 408,[51] Villeneuve qualified 27th and finished eighteenth.[68] He was employed by Penske to drive its No. 22 car at the Road America and Montreal road course races in the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series.[69] Villeneuve finished sixth at Road America and third at Montreal.[70] During the 2012 International V8 Supercars Championship, he filled in for the injured Greg Murphy for three rounds in Kelly Racing's No. 51 Holden Commodore,[71] finishing no higher than 24th.[72] He finished seventh sharing Vita4One's No. 34 BMW Z4 GT3 with Jos Verstappen at the City Challenge Baku GT event in October.[39][73]

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Villeneuve competing at the 2012 Coates Hire Ipswich 300
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Villeneuve during the 2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350

When Villeneuve expressed interest in the International V8 Supercars Championship, he was considered for a full-time seat at Kelly Racing in the 2013, but no agreement was reached.[74] For the first and only time, he partook in the Le Mans double header counting towards the 2013 season of the FFSA GT Championship, sharing the No. 27 Sport Garage-entered Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 with Éric Cayrolle.[39]Template:Efn The duo finished 11th in the first race and retired from the next.Template:Efn[39] Midway through the season, Villeneuve was hired by car owner James Finch to drive the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in the Sprint Cup Series for Phoenix Racing in its No. 51 Chevrolet SS, finishing 41st due to mechanical trouble after nineteen laps.[75][76] Later that year, he finished fifth in the Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres (part of the Canadian Tire Series) in 22 Racing's Dodge Challenger.[77][78]

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Villeneuve driving a Peugeot 208 Supercar at the 2014 World RX of Great Britain

In 2014, Villeneuve signed to drive an Albatec Racing-prepared Peugeot 208 Supercar part-time in the FIA World Rallycross Championship's inaugural season.[79][80] He chose to do rallycross because he felt it was exciting for both drivers and spectators.[80] In seven races, Villeneuve scored eight points for 37th in the Drivers' Championship.[81] He was released before the season ended due to non-supportive statements he made concerning his team and rallycross.[82] Villeneuve entered the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in 19 years, driving Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports' No. 5 Dallara DW12-Honda third car entry.Template:Efn[14][83] Though he had not planned to return to American open-wheel racing, he changed his mind after the 2012 introduction of a new car and engine formula.[84] He qualified 27th and finished 14th.[14] In August, Villeneuve finished 24th in Jacombs' No. 7 Dodge at Canadian Tire Series' Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres.[85][86]

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Villeneuve during qualifying at the 2015 Punta del Este ePrix

Villeneuve accepted an invitation to enter 2015 Stock Car Brasil's season-opening Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna round alongside Zonta in Shell Racing's No. 10 Chevrolet Sonic, placing 21st.[51][87] He signed a contract to replace Heidfeld and partner with Stéphane Sarrazin at Venturi Grand Prix in the 2015–16 season of the all-electric Formula E series.[88] Villeneuve had observed Formula E intently throughout 2014, admiring its bumpy city tracks. Guido Pastor called him to test a car, after which he got selected to drive.[89][90] Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in the first two races and failed to start the Punta del Este ePrix due to an accident during qualifying.[91] His relationship with Venturi cooled thereafter and they agreed to terminate their working relationship early in January 2016.[92] Villeneuve signed a one-race agreement to return to rallycross in the 2018 season.[93] He drove a Subaru Rally Team USA-entered WRX STi Supercar at the World RX of Canada (part of the Americas Rallycross Championship).[94] He failed to qualify for the final following two accidents sustained during the second semi-final.[95]

For the 2019 season, Villeneuve shared Scuderia Baldini 27's GT3 Pro-class No. 27 Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo with Giancarlo Fisichella and Stefano Gai in the Italian GT Championship, finishing fourth at the 3 Hours of Misano and second at the 3 Hours of Vallelunga.[39][51] He raced as a guest driver at the Ring Knutstorp and Karlskoga Motorstadion rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia in a MTech Competition-entered Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, placing in the top ten in the second race of both rounds.[96] That year, he made his debut in NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in the Elite 1 Division. Villeneuve drove the No. 32 Go Fas Racing Chevrolet, finishing the season eighth in points with 431 scored, two pole positions and seven top-tens.[97] For the 2020 season, he entered that year's Whelen Euro Series with FEED Vict Racing, a team owned by him and Patrick Lemarié.[98] Driving four rounds in the No. 5 car, he achieved two top fives for 104 points (21st overall) in the Elite 1 Division.[10][99] He drove Academy Motorsport's No. 5 car in the 2021 Whelen Euro Series,[100] achieving his first two series victories in both races of the season's final round at Vallelunga,[101] and scoring 331 points for ninth in the points standings with two wins and four top-ten finishes.[102] He left the series after the season was over to focus on his F1 commentary commitments.[103]

For 2022, Villeneuve returned to the NASCAR Cup Series as a part-time driver of the non-chartered No. 27 Team Hezeberg Ford.[104][105] He aimed to assist Team Hezeberg in the launch of its Cup Series programme and he consented to assist with their effort in the Daytona 500.[106] Villeneuve qualified for the race as of the fastest of the open non-charter teams; starting from fortieth, he finished the race in 22nd after an early-race half-spin and a subsequent collision with Tyler Reddick.[107] In August, he failed to start the NASCAR Pinty's Series' Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in the No. 7 Dumoulin Competition-prepared Dodge after accepting an offer by Festidrag Développement president Martin D'Anjou to enter the race.[108][109]

For 2023, Villeneuve entered the first three rounds of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship alongside Tom Dillmann and Esteban Guerrieri in the Floyd Vanwall Racing Team's No. 4 non-hybrid Vanwall Vandervell 680-Gibson in the LMH category, although he was noncompetitive and was replaced by Tristan Vautier for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.[110] He subsequently withdrew from the team for the rest of the season.[111]

Non-racing ventures and personal life

Villeneuve began writing lyrics while he was driving in Japan,Template:Sfn and purchased a guitar in 1996.[112] When he became uncertain whether he would remain at Sauber for the 2006 F1 season in November 2005,[113] he elected to rent a professional recording studio in Paris in order to better hear his music. Travelling to England to record with the Tenebrae Choir,[112] Villeneuve recorded nearly every day for a month before stopping to prioritise motor racing.[113] That same year, he released his debut French single, "Accepterais-tu",[112] and an acoustic rock album Private Paradise with 13 songs (nine in French and four in English) in 2007.[112][114] Six songs each were written by Villeneuve and his friends; he also performed a cover of Women Come, Women Go by Gazebo.[114] Villeneuve collaborated with vocalists Steve Smith and Amélie Veille.[115] The album debuted at No. 49 on the Quebec pop charts and received negative media reviews.[116] It sold 233 copies in Quebec and 836 in North America.[117][118]

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Villeneuve carrying the Olympic flag into BC Place during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Villeneuve was a guest on 6 June 1995 and 2 June 1998 episodes of the Late Show with David Letterman.[119] Villeneuve made a cameo appearance as a racing driver in the 2001 film Driven.[120] He carried the Olympic torch in Old Montreal during the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay in December 2009.[121] Villeneuve also carried the Olympic flag at the opening ceremony.[122] Villeneuve was employed by Disney France in late 2010, spending two days recording the French voice of David Hobbscap for the 2011 Pixar animated film Cars 2. The character was also renamed after him in the French dub.[123] He analysed the Template:F1GP and the Template:F1GP for the British television channel Sky Sports F1.[124][125] Since 2013, Villeneuve has commentated for the pay-TV services Sky Sport in Italy and Canal+ in France,[126] and for Sky Sports in Britain at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.[127] He co-designed the Area 27 racing track in Okanagan, British Columbia.[128] Villeneuve became an ambassador of the Williams Formula One team for the Template:Ifnumber season.[129]

Villeneuve was engaged firstly to a Montreal college student named Sandrine Gros D'Aillon, then to Australian pop singer Dannii Minogue and later American ballerina Ellen Green.Template:Sfn Villeneuve's first marriage was to Parisian Johanna Martinez in May 2006. They had two children before divorcing in June 2009. In June 2012, he married Brazilian Camila Andrea López Lillo, with whom he has two children.[130] Villeneuve married his third wife Giulia Marra, with whom he has a son and a daughter, at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix .[131]

Tax evasion scandal

Since January 2017, Revenu Québec has pursued Villeneuve for $1.7 million in unpaid taxes after doing an audit of his business activities from 2010 to 2012.[132] The October 2021 release of the Pandora Papers revealed that he had set up offshore companies in the tax-free jurisdictions of The Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands in the 1990s and early 2000s to receive endorsement and income and to avoid paying Canadian income tax.[133] In the fiscal year of 2010, Villeneuve declared $6,431 of personal income, and even claimed a tax-credit for low-income families.[133]

Public image and personality

Journalist Gerald Donaldson describes Villeneuve as "engagingly eccentric, opinionated and outspoken" and one who "defied convention and challenged authority, saying exactly what he thought in an era when drivers were expected to express only sweet-talking platitudes."[3] He was popular with the European press for his willingness to speak his mind in a time of political correctness.[134] He publicly bemoaned F1's commercialised and commodified image,[135] the sport's structure, focus on cheaper, younger, corporate groomed drivers,[136] and the manufacturing of driver personalities by corporations so as not to impugn their reputation by drivers voicing their thoughts and opinions through the media.[137][138] Villeneuve frequently dyed his hair in various colours and sported grunge street wear.[3][139] His behaviour earned him multiple cautions from F1's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), for bringing the series into disrepute. Max Mosley, the association's president, commented that Villeneuve's controversies would benefit him when he was no longer successful.[3]

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Villeneuve's star on Canada's Walk of Fame

Villeneuve's decision to be independent as much as possible from media relations to avoid over promotion was endorsed by Pollock.Template:Sfn He refused to conduct substantial public relations duties for teams even after BAR attempted to purchase more public relations appearances for him, and he limited his commitments communicating to the press.[140] Journalist Matt Bishop observed that Villeneuve was frequently criticised for refusing to do sponsorship functions and for his self-imposed limiting interactions with the press at Template:Not a typo, but Bishop noted others appreciated Villeneuve's focus on racing and instead of "extraneous commitments".[141] Villeneuve resisted to join the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), which he believed would serve only the interests of drivers and not F1's. He finally joined in late 2000, feeling his views were being ignored.[142] Villeneuve decided to resign in mid-2006 after the GPDA decided that Schumacher did not have to apologize nor face sanctions for purposely stopping during qualifying for the Template:F1GP, despite Villeneuve's protests, and Schumacher remained president of the GPDA.[143]

Villeneuve was voted the winner of the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in 1996, and both the Lou Marsh Trophy and the Lionel Conacher Award in 1995 and 1997.[144] Villeneuve received the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy for 1997 as the most successful British or Commonwealth driver over the course of a season.[145] In April 1998, he was appointed Officer of the National Order of Quebec but collected the honour at the following year's ceremony due to his racing commitments.[146] He was added to Canada's Walk of Fame two months later.[147] In December 2010, Villeneuve was inducted into the athlete category of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.[148] He was added to both the FIA Hall of Fame and the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame seven and eight years later respectively.[149][150]

Driving ability and racing helmet

File:Jacques Villeneuve helmet 2017 Williams Conference Centre.jpg
Villeneuve's racing helmet on display at the Williams Conference Centre in 2017

Journalist Mark Hughes describes Villeneuve's driving as "spectacular" and "hard-charging". Villeneuve frequently went past the edge of the available track to increase his momentum as much as possible.Template:Sfn He provided his engineers with suggestions that Maurice Hamilton wrote were "so far from the norm to the point of diametrically opposed to standard practice, sometimes giving the impression of being pursued just for the hell of it."Template:Sfn Villeneuve prefers driving on slick tyres and with no electronic driver aids. He found driver aids difficult and thus ran with less traction control than his teammates since he could not deal with either the anti-lock system on the rear brakes or heavy traction control.[151] This required Villeneuve to modify his driving style and take fewer risks until his exit from F1 in 2006.Template:Sfn He switched from wearing spectacles in his helmet to contact lenses in 1994 after his spectacles vibrated slightly on minor bumps in Indianapolis.[152]

Villeneuve based the design of his racing helmet on his father's, reportedly drawing it on a doodling pad.[153] He looked at a photograph of his mother wearing a pink, yellow, green and blue V-shaped striped polo shirt at a motor race her husband was competing at, and he used her pencils to produce the design.[152][153] Villeneuve incorporated an inverted V-style swoosh with varying thickness of colours around the shape on the helmet's two sides.[153] He retained a single black line from his first design in the centre to divide the colours without difficulty.Template:Efn[152]

Racing results

Career summary

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles Points Position
1989 Italian Formula Three Championship Prema Racing 6 0 0 0
1990 Italian Formula Three Championship Prema Racing 12 0 0 10 13th
1991 Italian Formula Three Championship Prema Racing 11 0 3 20 6th
1992 All-Japan Formula Three Championship TOM'S 11 3 2 45 2nd
All-Japan Sports Prototype Championship Toyota Team TOM'S 1 0 0 N/A NC
Toyota Atlantic Championship Comprep/Player's 1 0 0 14 28th
1993 Toyota Atlantic Championship Forsythe/Green Racing 15 5 7 185 3rd
Macau Grand Prix March Racing 1 0 0 N/A NC
1994 PPG Indy Car World Series Forsythe/Green Racing 15 1 0 94 6th
1995 PPG Indy Car World Series Team Green 17 4 6 172 1st
1996 Formula One Rothmans Williams Renault 16 4 3 78 2nd
1997 Formula One Rothmans Williams Renault 17 7 10 81 1st
1998 Formula One Winfield Williams 16 0 0 21 5th
1999 Formula One British American Racing 16 0 0 0 21st
2000 Formula One Lucky Strike BAR Honda 17 0 0 17 7th
2001 Formula One Lucky Strike BAR Honda 17 0 0 12 7th
2002 Formula One Lucky Strike BAR Honda 17 0 0 4 12th
2003 Formula One Lucky Strike BAR Honda 14 0 0 6 16th
2004 Formula One Mild Seven Renault F1 Team 3 0 0 0 21st
2005 Formula One Sauber Petronas 18 0 0 9 14th
2006 Formula One BMW Sauber F1 Team 12 0 0 7 15th
2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Bill Davis Racing Toyota 2 0 0 140 60th
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 7 0 0 615 59th
24 Hours of Le Mans Team Peugeot Total 1 0 0 N/A NC
2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Braun Racing Toyota 1 0 0 120 111th
Speedcar Series Speedcar Team 4 0 0 3 13th
Le Mans Series Team Peugeot Total 1 1 0 10 9th
24 Hours of Le Mans 1 0 0 N/A 2nd
Top Race V6 Oro Racing Team 1 0 0 0 NC
2008–09 Speedcar Series Durango 5 0 0 7 11th
2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Braun Racing Toyota 1 0 0 165 107th
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Jacombs Racing Ford 2 0 0 257 33rd
Top Race V6 2 0 0 0 NC
FIA GT Championship Gravity Racing International 1 0 0 0 NC
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Braun Racing Toyota 1 0 0 76 69th
NASCAR Nationwide Series 3 0 0 405 77th
V8 Supercar Championship Series Rod Nash Racing 2 0 0 N/A NC
2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Penske Racing 2 0 1 61 52nd
Stock Car Brasil Shell V-Power Racing 1 0 0 N/A NC
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Penske Racing 2 0 0 82 49th
International V8 Supercars Championship Kelly Racing 6 0 0 N/A NC
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Phoenix Racing 1 0 0 3 51st
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Dave Jacombs 1 0 0 43 43rd
2014 IndyCar Series Schmidt Peterson Motorsports 1 0 0 29 30th
World Rallycross Championship Albatec Racing 8 0 0 8 38th
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Dave Jacombs 1 0 0 20 54th
2015 Stock Car Brasil Shell Racing 1 0 0 0 NC
2015–16 Formula E Venturi Grand Prix 3 0 0 0 20th
2018 Americas Rallycross Championship Subaru Rally Team USA 1 0 0 12 14th
2019 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Go Fas Racing 13 0 2 431 8th
Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia Mtech Competition 4 0 0 0 NC†
2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series FEED Vict Racing 4 0 0 104 21st
2021 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Academy Motorsport 8 2 1 331 9th
2022 NASCAR Cup Series Team Hezeberg by Reaume Brothers Racing 1 0 0 15 36th
NASCAR Pinty's Series Dumoulin Compétition 0 0 0 18 51st
2023 FIA World Endurance Championship – Hypercar Floyd Vanwall Racing Team 3 0 0 6 18th
Sources:[10][51]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

American open-wheel racing results

Toyota Atlantic Championship

Toyota Atlantic results
Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rank Points
1992 Comprep/Player's MIA PHX LBH LIM MON WGL TOR TRR
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
VAN MOH MOS NAZ LS1 LS2 14th 28
1993 Forsythe/Green Racing PHX
18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LBH
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ATL
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MIL
17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MOS
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HAL
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TOR
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LOU
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TRR
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
VAN
19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MOH
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NAZ
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LS1
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LS2
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3rd 185
Source:[13]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

CART

CART results
Year Team No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Rank Points Ref
1994 Forsythe/Green Racing 12 SRF
17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
PHX
25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LBH
15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
INDY
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MIL
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
DET
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
POR
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CLE
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TOR
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MCH
20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MOH
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NHA
24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
VAN
24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ROA
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NAZ
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LAG
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6th 94 [154]
1995 Team Green 27 MIA
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SRF
20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
PHX
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LBH
25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NAZ
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
INDY
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MIL
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
DET
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
POR
20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ROA
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TOR
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CLE
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MCH
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MOH
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NHA
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
VAN
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LAG
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1st 172 [155]
Source:[14]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

IndyCar Series

IndyCar Series results
Year Team Chassis No. Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rank Points Ref
2014 Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports Dallara DW12 5 Honda STP LBH ALA IMS INDY
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
DET DET TXS HOU HOU POC IOW TOR TOR MOH MIL SNM FON 30th 29 [156]
Source:[14]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Indianapolis 500

Year Chassis Engine Start Finish Team
1994 Reynard 94I Ford XB 4 2 Forsythe/Green Racing
1995 Reynard 95I Ford XB 5 1 Team Green
2014 Dallara Honda 27 14 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
Source:[14]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Formula One

Formula One results
Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WDC Points
Template:Ifnumber Rothmans Williams Renault Williams FW18 Renault RS8 3.0 V10 AUS
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ARG
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
11
MON
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
POR
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2nd 78
Template:Ifnumber Rothmans Williams Renault Williams FW19 Renault RS9 3.0 V10 AUS
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ARG
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LUX
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
DSQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1st 81
Template:Ifnumber Winfield Williams Williams FW20 Mecachrome GC37-01 V10 AUS
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ARG
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LUX
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5th 21
Template:Ifnumber British American Racing BAR 01 Supertec FB01 3.0 V10 AUS
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
10
MAL
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21st 0
Template:Ifnumber Lucky Strike Reynard BAR Honda BAR 002 Honda RA000E 3.0 V10 AUS
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
16
ESP
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
15
FRA
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
USA
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAL
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7th 17
Template:Ifnumber Lucky Strike BAR Honda BAR 003 Honda RA001E 3.0 V10 AUS
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAL
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
USA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7th 12
Template:Ifnumber Lucky Strike BAR Honda BAR 004 Honda RA002E 3.0 V10 AUS
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAL
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
10
SMR
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
10
MON
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
USA
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12th 4
Template:Ifnumber Lucky Strike BAR Honda BAR 005 Honda RA003E 3.0 V10 AUS
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAL
DNSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUT
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
USA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN 16th 6
Template:Ifnumber Mild Seven Renault F1 Team Renault R24 Renault RS24 3.0 V10 AUS MAL BHR SMR ESP MON EUR CAN USA FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA CHN
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21st 0
Template:Ifnumber Sauber Petronas Sauber C24 Petronas 05A 3.0 V10 AUS
13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAL
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BHR
11
SMR
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
USA
DNSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TUR
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BRA
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
JPN
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CHN
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14th 9
Template:Ifnumber BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.06 BMW P86 2.4 V8 BHR
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAL
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
AUS
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMR
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
EUR
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ESP
12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MON
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
USA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GER
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HUN TUR ITA CHN JPN BRA 15th 7
Sources:[10][157]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.

Sports car career

24 Hours of Le Mans

24 Hours of Le Mans results
Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
pos.
Template:24hLM Template:Flagicon Team Peugeot Total Template:Flagicon Nicolas Minassian
Template:Flagicon Marc Gené
Peugeot 908 HDi FAP LMP1 338 DNF DNF
Template:24hLM Template:Flagicon Team Peugeot Total Template:Flagicon Nicolas Minassian
Template:Flagicon Marc Gené
Peugeot 908 HDi FAP LMP1 381 2nd 2nd
Source:[39]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Le Mans Series

Le Mans Series results
Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 Rank Points
2008 Team Peugeot Total LMP1 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP Peugeot HDI 5.5 L Turbo V12
(Diesel)
CAT MON SPA
1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NÜR SIL 9th 10
Source:[39]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Complete 24 Hours of Spa results

24 Hours of Spa results
Year Class Tyres Car Team Co-drivers Laps Pos. Class
pos.
2009 G2 M Mosler MT900 R GT3
Chevrolet LS7 7.0 L V8
Template:Flagicon Gravity Racing International Template:Flagicon Vincent Radermecker
Template:Flagicon Loris de Sordi
Template:Flagicon Ho-Pin Tung
65 DNF
Source:[39]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Cup Series

NASCAR Cup Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 NSCC Pts Ref
2007 Bill Davis Racing 27 Toyota DAY CAL LVS ATL BRI MAR TEX PHO TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV POC MCH SON NHA DAY CHI IND POC GLN MCH BRI CAL RCH NHA DOV KAN TAL
21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CLT MAR ATL TEX PHO
41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HOM 60th 140 [43]
2008 DAY
DNQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAL LVS ATL BRI MAR TEX PHO TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV POC MCH SON NHA DAY CHI IND POC GLN MCH BRI CAL RCH NHA DOV KAN TAL CLT MAR ATL TEX PHO HOM NA 0 [158]
2010 Braun Racing 32 Toyota DAY CAL LVS ATL BRI MAR PHO TEX TAL RCH DAR DOV CLT POC MCH SON NHA DAY CHI IND
29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
POC GLN MCH BRI ATL RCH NHA DOV KAN CAL CLT MAR TAL TEX PHO HOM 69th 76 [61]
2013 Phoenix Racing 51 Chevy DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL MAR TEX KAN RCH TAL DAR CLT DOV POC MCH SON
41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
KEN DAY NHA IND POC GLN MCH BRI ATL RCH CHI NHA DOV KAN CLT TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM 51st 3 [159]
2022 Team Hezeberg 27 Ford DAY
22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH MAR BRD TAL DOV DAR KAN CLT GTW SON NSH ROA ATL NHA POC IRC MCH RCH GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX TAL ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO 36th 15 [160]
Daytona 500
Year Team Manufacturer Start Finish Ref
2008 Bill Davis Racing Toyota DNQ [158]
2022 Team Hezeberg Ford 40 22 [160]

Nationwide Series

NASCAR Nationwide Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 NNSC Pts Ref
2008 Braun Racing 32 Toyota DAY CAL LVS ATL BRI NSH TEX PHO MEX TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV NSH KEB MIL NHA DAY CHI GTY IRP CGV
16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GLN MCH BRI CAL RCH DOV KAN CLT MEM TEX PHO HOM 111th 120 [48]
2009 DAY CAL LVS BRI TEX NSH PHO TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV NSH KEN MIL NHA DAY CHI GTY IRP IOW GLN MCH BRI CGV
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ATL RCH DOV KAN CAL CLT MEM TEX PHO HOM 107th 165 [56]
2010 DAY CAL LVS BRI NSH PHO TEX TAL RCH DAR DOV CLT NSH KEN ROA
25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
NHA DAY CHI GTY IRP IOW GLN
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MCH BRI CGV
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ATL RCH DOV KAN CAL CLT GTY TEX PHO HOM 77th 405 [59]
2011 Penske Racing 22 Dodge DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL TEX TAL NSH RCH DAR DOV IOW CLT CHI MCH ROA
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
DAY KEN NHA NSH IRP IOW GLN CGV
27*
BRI ATL RCH CHI DOV KAN CLT TEX PHO HOM 52nd 61 [66]
2012 DAY PHO LVS BRI CAL TEX RCH TAL DAR IOW CLT DOV MCH ROA
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
KEN DAY NHA CHI IND IOW GLN CGV
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BRI ATL RCH CHI KEN DOV CLT KAN TEX PHO HOM 49th 82 [70]

Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year Team No. Truck 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NCTC Pts Ref
2007 Bill Davis Racing 27 Toyota DAY CAL ATL MAR KAN LOW MAN DOV TEX MCH MIL MEM KEN IRP NSH BRI GTY NHA LVS
21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TAL
30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MAR
32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ATL
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TEX
25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
PHO
19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
HOM
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42nd 615 [42]

Pinty's Series

NASCAR Pinty's Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rank Points Ref
2009 Jacombs Racing 7 Ford ASE DEL MSP ASE
22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MPS EDM SAS MSP CTR
4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CGV BAR RIS KWA 33rd 257 [53]
2013 22 Racing 24 Dodge MSP DEL MSP ICAR MPS SAS ASE CTR
3*Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
RIS MSP BAR KWA 43rd 43 [78]
2014 Jacombs Racing 7 Dodge MSP ACD ICAR EIR SAS ASE CTR
24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
RIS MSP BAR KWA 60th 20 [85]
2022 Dumoulin Competition 07 Dodge SUN MSP ACD AVE TOR EDM SAS SAS CTR
DNSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
OSK ICAR MSP DEL 51st 18 [108]

Whelen Euro Series – EuroNASCAR PRO

(key) (Bold – Pole position. Italics – Fastest lap. * – Most laps led. ^ – Most positions gained)

NASCAR Whelen Euro Series – EuroNASCAR PRO results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NWES Pts Ref
2019 Go Fas Racing 32 Chevy VAL
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
VAL
25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA
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FRA
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BRH
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BRH
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MOS
22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
MOS
19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
VEN
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".*
HOC
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HOC
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ZOL
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ZOL
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8th 431 [97]
2020 FEED Vict Racing 5 ITA
16*Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ITA
2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ZOL
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ZOL
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MOS MOS VAL VAL ESP ESP 21st 104 [99]
2021 Academy Motorsport EuroNASCAR FJ 2020 ESP
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ESP
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GBR GBR CZE
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CZE
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CRO
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CRO
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BEL BEL ITA
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ITA
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9th 331 [51]

Other stock cars

Speedcar Series

(key)

Speedcar Series results
Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pos Points
2008 Speedcar Team SEN1 SEN2 SEP1 SEP2 BHR1
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BHR2
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DUB1
9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
DUB2
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14th 3
2008–09 Durango DUB
6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BHR1
10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BHR2
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LOS1
5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LOS2
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
DUB1 DUB2 BHR1 BHR2 11th 7
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Stock Car Brasil

Stock Car Brasil results
Year Team Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Rank Points
2011 Shell V-Power Racing Peugeot 408 CTB INT RBP VEL CGD RIO INT
18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SAL SCZ LON BSB VEL NC† 0†
2015 Shell Racing Chevrolet Sonic GOI
1

21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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NC† 0†
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† Ineligible for championship points.

Touring cars

V8 Supercars

V8 Supercars results
Year Team Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Final pos Points Ref
2010 Rod Nash Racing Ford FG Falcon YMC
R1
YMC
R2
BHR
R3
BHR
R4
ADE
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ADE
R6
HAM
R7
HAM
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HDV
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HDV
R14
TOW
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TOW
R16
PHI
Q
PHI
R17
BAT
R18
SUR
R19

22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SYM
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SAN
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SAN
R24
SYD
R25
SYD
R26
NC 0 † [63]
2012 Kelly Racing Holden VE Commodore ADE
R1
ADE
R2
SYM
R3
SYM
R4
HAM
R5
HAM
R6
BAR
R7
BAR
R8
BAR
R9
PHI
R10
PHI
R11
HID
R12
HID
R13
TOW
R14

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24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
QLD
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24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
QLD
R17

24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMP
R18

24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SMP
R19

26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SAN
Q
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YMC
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YMC
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YMC
R26
WIN
R27
WIN
R28
SYD
R29
SYD
R30
NC 0 † [72]

† Not Eligible for points

Complete FIA World Rallycross Championship results

Supercar results
Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WRX Points
2014 Albatec Racing Peugeot 208 GTi POR
17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
GBR NOR
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FIN
16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SWE
17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BEL
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
CAN
16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
FRA GER ITA
18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
TUR ARG 37th 8
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Complete Formula E results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Formula E results
Year Team Chassis Powertrain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pos Points
2015–16 Venturi Formula E Team Spark SRT01-e Venturi VM200-FE-01 BEI
14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
PUT
11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
PDE
DNSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
BUE MEX LBH PAR BER LDN LDN 20th 0
Sources:[51][91]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rank Points
2023 Floyd Vanwall Racing Team Hypercar Vanwall Vandervell 680 Gibson GL458 4.5 L V8 SEB
8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
ALG
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
SPA
RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
LMS MNZ FUJ BHR 18th 6
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Bibliography

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References

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