Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982


Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982

ZOLDER, Belgium -- The horrifying crash that snapped the life from race driver Gilles Villeneuve prompted an inquiry into Formula One racing regulations Sunday and promises of new safety measures.


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Updated May 8, 2023, 11:42 PM Saturday May 8th, 1982. Just a few minutes remained of the final qualifying session for the following day's Belgian GP, and for those drivers hoping to improve their.


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On May 8, 1982, Villeneuve died after an accident during the final qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. At the time of the crash, Pironi.


30. Todestag von Gilles Villeneuve auto motor und sport

Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve ( French pronunciation: [ʒil vil.nœv]) (January 18, 1950 - May 8, 1982) was a Canadian racing driver who spent six years in Formula One racing for Ferrari, winning six Grands Prix and earning widespread acclaim for his performances.


Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982

Villeneuve died in a 140 mph (230 km/h) crash caused by a collision with the March car driven by Jochen Mass during qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder..more.more F1 fatal.


30. Todestag von Gilles Villeneuve auto motor und sport

Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982. Gilles Villeneuve, the great Canadian F1 driver, was killed on this day of 1982 in Zolder. Despite having won just 6 GPs during his career.


Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982

Formula 1 Legend Gilles Villeneuve Died 35 Years Ago Today News → Racing → F1 Formula 1 Legend Gilles Villeneuve Died 35 Years Ago Today The Quebecois driver was known for his relentless.


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Bench brawl in Vegas court as defendant attacks judge World 3 hours ago Gilles Villeneuve was one of the biggest names in Formula 1 racing, celebrated for his speed, talent and bravery. On the.


Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982

Updated May 11, 2022, 8:09 AM Forty years ago today, Gilles Villeneuve lost his life after colliding with Jochen Mass during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. The story of his.


Death of the great Gilles Villeneuve, May 8, 1982

Formula 1 News 1982: Gilles Villeneuve is killed Last Saturday afternoon Gilles Villeneuve died violently at the wheel of a Ferrari. It was the end of the final practice session, and he was.


30. Todestag von Gilles Villeneuve AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT

Former World Champion Nigel Mansell says the harrowing sight of Gilles Villeneuve's fatal crash at Zolder still troubles him to this day. The Canadian driver died during qualifying for the 1982.


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Breaking news The inside story of Villeneuve's final F1 weekend Thirty nine years have passed since Gilles Villeneuve lost his life at Zolder. We tell the story of the final weekend and the.


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Updated May 11, 2022, 8:09 AM Forty years ago today, Gilles Villeneuve lost his life after colliding with Jochen Mass during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. The story of his.


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1982 Belgian Grand Prix flashback. Formula One lost one of its most beloved heroes on this day 30 years ago. Gilles Villeneuve was killed in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982. Villeneuve's death came in a turbulent and tragic year for the sport which led to wide-ranging safety changes.


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3.3K views 1 year ago (12 May 1982) Funeral of racing driver Gilles Villeneuve who was killed on the 2nd day practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. His body was on view at a recreation centre in.