Jody David Scheckter 1★ 10W 33P
- Together
- 29
- Race H2H
- 17–12
- Quali H2H
- 21–8
VIL
Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve
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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 Birth | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1982-05-08 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 68 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 67 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Podiums | 13 |
| Pole Positions | 2 |
| Fastest Laps | 8 |
| Points | 101 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 2 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 3283 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 1 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 7.79 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 10.94 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -3.15 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 7.79 |
| Average Race Position | 11.19 |
| DNFs | 28 (41.2%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 1 (1.5%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6 |
| Accident | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Spun off | 2 |
| Turbo | 2 |
| Oil leak | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 |
| Tyre | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Throttle | 1 |
| Puncture | 1 |
| Halfshaft | 1 |
| Electrical | 1 |
| Collision | 1 |
| Incorrect grid formation | 1 |
| Illegal rear wing | 1 |
| Fatal accident in qualifying | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Jody David Scheckter
Didier Joseph Louis Pironi No titles 3W 13P- Together
- 20
- Race H2H
- 7–13
- Quali H2H
- 14–6
Carlos Alberto Reutemann No titles 12W 45P- Together
- 18
- Race H2H
- 8–10
- Quali H2H
- 4–14
Family
| Driver ↑ | Relationship | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve | child | CHILD |
| Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve | parent | PARENT |
| Jacques-Joseph Villeneuve | child | SIBLING |
| Jacques-Joseph Villeneuve | parent | SIBLING |
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 |  Belgium | Ferrari | — | 28 | — | — | Fatal accident in qualifying |
| 1982 |  San Marino | Ferrari | 3 | 2 | 60 | 6 | +0.370 |
| 1982 |  United States West | Ferrari | 7 | 26 | 75 | — | Illegal rear wing |
| 1982 |  Brazil | Ferrari | 2 | 14 | 29 | — | Accident |
| 1982 | South Africa | Ferrari | 3 | 23 | 6 | — | Turbo |
| 1981 | Caesars Palace | Ferrari | 3 | 24 | 22 | — | Incorrect grid formation |
| 1981 | Canada | Ferrari | 11 | 3 | 63 | 4 | +1:50.275 |
| 1981 |  Italy | Ferrari | 9 | 23 | 6 | — | Engine |
| 1981 |  Netherlands | Ferrari | 16 | 24 | 0 | — | Collision |
| 1981 |  Austria | Ferrari | 3 | 23 | 11 | — | Accident |
| 1981 |  Germany | Ferrari | 8 | 10 | 44 | — | +1 lap |
| 1981 |  Great Britain | Ferrari | 8 | 19 | 4 | — | Spun off |
| 1981 | France | Ferrari | 11 | 20 | 41 | — | Electrical |
| 1981 |  Spain | Ferrari | 7 | 1 | 80 | 9 | — |
| 1981 |  Monaco | Ferrari | 2 | 1 | 76 | 9 | — |
| 1981 | Belgium | Ferrari | 7 | 4 | 54 | 3 | +47.640 |
| 1981 | San Marino | Ferrari | 1 | 7 | 60 | — | +1:41.970 |
| 1981 | Argentina | Ferrari | 7 | 14 | 40 | — | Transmission |
| 1981 | Brazil | Ferrari | 7 | 16 | 25 | — | Turbo |
| 1981 | United States West | Ferrari | 5 | 20 | 17 | — | Halfshaft |
| 1980 | United States | Ferrari | 18 | 13 | 49 | — | Accident |
| 1980 | Canada | Ferrari | 22 | 5 | 70 | 2 | +55.230 |
| 1980 | Italy | Ferrari | 8 | 22 | 5 | — | Puncture |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ferrari | 7 | 7 | 71 | — | +1 lap |
| 1980 | Austria | Ferrari | 15 | 8 | 53 | — | +1 lap |
| 1980 | Germany | Ferrari | 16 | 6 | 45 | 1 | +1:28.720 |
| 1980 | Great Britain | Ferrari | 19 | 19 | 35 | — | Engine |
| 1980 | France | Ferrari | 17 | 8 | 53 | — | +1 lap |
| 1980 | Monaco | Ferrari | 6 | 5 | 75 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1980 | Belgium | Ferrari | 12 | 6 | 71 | 1 | +1 lap |
| 1980 | United States West | Ferrari | 10 | 15 | 46 | — | Transmission |
| 1980 | South Africa | Ferrari | 10 | 20 | 31 | — | Transmission |
| 1980 | Brazil | Ferrari | 3 | 16 | 36 | — | Throttle |
| 1980 | Argentina | Ferrari | 8 | 12 | 36 | — | Suspension |
| 1979 | United States | Ferrari | 3 | 1 | 59 | 9 | — |
| 1979 | Canada | Ferrari | 2 | 2 | 72 | 6 | +1.080 |
| 1979 | Italy | Ferrari | 5 | 2 | 50 | 6 | +0.460 |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ferrari | 6 | 9 | 49 | — | Tyre |
| 1979 | Austria | Ferrari | 5 | 2 | 54 | 6 | +36.050 |
| 1979 | Germany | Ferrari | 9 | 8 | 44 | — | +1 lap |
| 1979 | Great Britain | Ferrari | 13 | 14 | 63 | — | Fuel system |
| 1979 | France | Ferrari | 3 | 2 | 80 | 6 | +14.590 |
| 1979 | Monaco | Ferrari | 2 | 10 | 54 | — | Transmission |
| 1979 | Belgium | Ferrari | 6 | 7 | 69 | — | +1 lap |
| 1979 | Spain | Ferrari | 3 | 7 | 75 | — | +52.310 |
| 1979 | United States West | Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 80 | 9 | — |
| 1979 | South Africa | Ferrari | 3 | 1 | 78 | 9 | — |
| 1979 | Brazil | Ferrari | 5 | 5 | 39 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1979 | Argentina | Ferrari | 10 | 12 | 48 | — | Engine |
| 1978 | Canada | Ferrari | 3 | 1 | 70 | 9 | — |
| 1978 | United States | Ferrari | 4 | 23 | 22 | — | Engine |
| 1978 | Italy | Ferrari | 2 | 7 | 40 | — | +48.480 |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Ferrari | 5 | 6 | 75 | 1 | +45.950 |
| 1978 | Austria | Ferrari | 11 | 3 | 54 | 4 | +1:39.760 |
| 1978 | Germany | Ferrari | 15 | 8 | 45 | — | +1:56.870 |
| 1978 | Great Britain | Ferrari | 13 | 23 | 19 | — | Transmission |
| 1978 | France | Ferrari | 9 | 12 | 53 | — | +1 lap |
| 1978 |  Sweden | Ferrari | 7 | 9 | 69 | — | +1 lap |
| 1978 | Spain | Ferrari | 5 | 10 | 74 | — | +1 lap |
| 1978 | Belgium | Ferrari | 4 | 4 | 70 | 3 | +47.040 |
| 1978 | Monaco | Ferrari | 8 | 12 | 62 | — | Accident |
| 1978 | United States West | Ferrari | 2 | 16 | 38 | — | Accident |
| 1978 | South Africa | Ferrari | 8 | 17 | 55 | — | Oil leak |
| 1978 | Brazil | Ferrari | 6 | 13 | 35 | — | Spun off |
| 1978 | Argentina | Ferrari | 7 | 8 | 52 | — | +1:38.880 |
| 1977 |  Japan | Ferrari | 20 | 19 | 5 | — | Accident |
| 1977 | Canada | Ferrari | 17 | 12 | 76 | — | Transmission |
| 1977 | Great Britain | McLaren | 9 | 11 | 66 | — | +2 laps |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zolder | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyalami | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Monaco | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Bull Ring | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zandvoort | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Silverstone | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nelson Piquet | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarama | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Monza | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Paul Ricard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mosport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuji | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anderstorp Raceway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brazil | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States West | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Belgium | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Monaco | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| France | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Germany | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Italy | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| San Marino | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (6)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Ferrari |
| 1981 | Monaco | Ferrari |
| 1979 | United States | Ferrari |
| 1979 | United States West | Ferrari |
| 1979 | South Africa | Ferrari |
| 1978 | Canada | Ferrari |
Pole Positions (2)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1981 | San Marino |
| 1979 | United States West |
Fastest Laps (8)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | San Marino | 46 | 1:48.064 |
| 1979 | Netherlands | 39 | 1:19.438 |
| 1979 | Germany | 40 | 1:51.890 |
| 1979 | Belgium | 63 | 1:23.090 |
| 1979 | Spain | 72 | 1:16.440 |
| 1979 | United States West | — | 1:21.200 |
| 1979 | South Africa | 23 | 1:14.412 |
| 1978 | Argentina | 3 | 1:49.760 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Jody David Scheckter 1★ 10W 33P
- Together
- 29
- Race H2H
- 17–12
- Quali H2H
- 21–8
- Didier Joseph Louis Pironi No titles 3W 13P
- Together
- 20
- Race H2H
- 7–13
- Quali H2H
- 14–6
- Carlos Alberto Reutemann No titles 12W 45P
- Together
- 18
- Race H2H
- 8–10
- Quali H2H
- 4–14
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody David Scheckter | 29 | +2.828 | 21–8 | +0.31 | 17–12 | Compare |
| Didier Joseph Louis Pironi | 20 | +3.25 | 14–6 | -1.75 | 7–13 | Compare |
| Carlos Alberto Reutemann | 18 | -2.056 | 4–14 | -2.278 | 8–10 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 race wins does Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve have?
Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve has 6 Formula 1 race wins from 67 Grand Prix starts.
Has Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve won a Formula 1 World Championship?
No. Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve has 6 race wins but has not won the World Drivers’ Championship.
Which Formula 1 team has Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve driven for the most?
Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve made the most starts for Ferrari (67 starts, 6 wins).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve have?
Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve has 2 Formula 1 pole positions.
Who was Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Jody David Scheckter was Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve’s most frequent teammate, with 29 races as teammates.
When did Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve race in Formula 1?
Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve raced in Formula 1 from 1977–1982.