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We are slowly approaching the end of 2012 - the year that marks the 30th anniversary of the tragic loss of Ferrari Formula 1 driver Gilles Villeneuve at the circuit of Zolder, Belgium on May 8, 1982.
Here is a first set of rarely seen photos of his brilliant career, from his beginnings in the Formula Ford 1600 series in Canada to his glory days in Formula 1.
Gilles Villeneuve in the Ferrari 312 T3 in 1978. (Photo: Ferrari) |
Here is a first set of rarely seen photos of his brilliant career, from his beginnings in the Formula Ford 1600 series in Canada to his glory days in Formula 1.
Gilles Villeneuve in the Magnum Formula Ford car. (Photo: Lucie St-Jacques) |
In Formula Atlantic in 1977. (Personal collection René Fagnan) |
With Ronnie Peterson at Mosport for a sedan race with BMW. (Photo: Guy Blellerive) |
Driving a Camaro alongside Mo Carter at the 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo: Guy Bellerive) |
Firsts tests of the Ferrari 312 T3 at Fiorano. (Photo: Ferrari) |
Jean-Pierre St-Jacques, Gilles Villeneuve and Joan. (Photo: Lucie St-Jacques) |
During the Race of Champions, in 1978, at Brands Hatch. (Photo: Ferrari) |
Gilles Villeneuve, Joan and Mauro Forghieri. (Photo: WRI2) |