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Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve

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canada flag canada · Born 1950-01-18 · Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu · Died 1982-05-08

Starts
67
Wins
6
Podiums
13
Poles
2
Fastest Laps
8
Points
101
Championships
0
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
GenderMALE
Date of Death1982-05-08

Career Statistics

Race Entries68
Race Starts67
Wins6
Podiums13
Pole Positions2
Fastest Laps8
Points101
Championships0
Best Championship Position2
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed3283
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams1
Average Grid (classified)7.79
Average Finish (classified)10.94
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-3.15
Average Qualifying Position7.79
Average Race Position11.19
DNFs28 (41.2%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs1 (1.5%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
198215Ferrari401006
19817Ferrari15231125
198014Ferrari1400006
19792Ferrari15371653
19789Ferrari16120117
1977McLaren300000

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Transmission6
Accident6
Engine4
Spun off2
Turbo2
Oil leak1
Fuel system1
Tyre1
Suspension1
Throttle1
Puncture1
Halfshaft1
Electrical1
Collision1
Incorrect grid formation1
Illegal rear wing1
Fatal accident in qualifying1

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