gilles villeneuve
The Cult: Gilles & Jacques Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve's life was short, but the Canadian is remembered as a true Formula One great. His son Jacques survived the sport and became world champion, but has always lived in his father's shadow. Both belong in The Cult.
The Cult: Didier Pironi
Didier Pironi's lasting place in F1 history is as chief villain in the Gilles Villeneuve story. Without his former friend and teammate, Didier is a ghost.
Lessons From the Life and Death of Gilles Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve was born 66 years ago this week. The Canadian died at 32, but in the years that followed became F1's greatest cult icon.
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