Famous Canadian Race Car Drivers

Birthdate: January 18, 1950

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada

Died: May 8, 1982

Canadian race-car driver Gilles Villeneuve is remembered for his 6-year stint with Grand Prix, racing with Ferrari. He won six races but died in a violent collision with Jochen Mass’s car during a qualifying race for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. His son, Jacques, later became a F1 champion.