@niikodas Indeed, he simply applied autoracing principles to snowmobiles. In fact, that snowmobile he burried along with the plans and covered it in concrete just to be sure nobody would profit from it.
Laffite used to joke that if Villenueve and Prost had a kid, he would be the perfect driver.
And after practice on the day that he went 11 secs faster than the rest on the wet Laffite also said "I dont know why we even try, he is from another planet"
Hi arhavlisj, good comment, is it true? But it would be the ultimate set-up, but completely impossible, Lauda, a classic neutral driver, and Villeneuve, all oversteer rear end driver!!!!! The thing I read about Senna's car sensivity, it boggles the mind!
This guy was one of the greatest drivers the world ever saw, he was a beast in the rain.
The poor security of old F1 killed Gilles and Senna, two TRUE legends. Good that we have prost, mansell and piquet still alive. These 5 guys are the Elite Drivers. Only them!
Thanks for the comment, but it seems that they are going bonkers with the copyright thing, so that's the main eason for this silent video, thanks for understanding.
What is up with that? I noticed that too. What's the world come too? No wonder people HATE corporations. So much greed. What the hell is the point of music if you can't share it? On these vids the quality of the music is not god enough to 'steal' anyway. And If I like music enough I buy it instead of getting some pirated crap that is bad quality. It's just insane. Pissed me off. People will rebel and then these greedy punks at these corps will have nothing. YT has fallen victim to the 'man'.
Fine vid Jeepy.... It's fantastic when you see a driver with his skills, trying it harder and harder even when the car is not working... Self-steam has to be VERY big.... His confidence was what always fascinated me, his "theory of the always axisting gaps" to go trough... It's not a way of driving but a way of living!!! I still remember Prost deeply touched after his death saying: "He was a real driver, we're just a bunch of guys going round and round". RIP to this little BIG man...
Thaks Byddy, but my biggest joy is that I pride myself by saying that Gilles Villeneuve was born here in my country and in my province(Quebec) and that I had the honor of seeing him race with my own eyes...a great privilege.
it's a true shame that villeneuve had only 6 GP wins to his name and that obviously if you look at pironi in 1982, villeneuve would've easily been champion, not many people think of that. it's just like senna, if he could've competed to atleast to 1997, he would be 7 time world champion and statistically the greatest driver of all time, not many people think of that either. it was a good video but i'de like some music...
He was a great driver, no doubt. But Gilles, like Didier as well, had a little bit of extra child like bravado and bravery that led to both of their accidents.
did you know he invented the modern suspension for the snowmobile
niikodas 1 month ago
@niikodas Indeed, he simply applied autoracing principles to snowmobiles. In fact, that snowmobile he burried along with the plans and covered it in concrete just to be sure nobody would profit from it.
lazerpod66 1 month ago
Gilles Villeneuve.Driver full of heart and passion for Formula one .Rare in today`s drivers.Perhaps
Rubens Barrichello is the last of dying breed.
peter44ization 1 month ago
Laffite used to joke that if Villenueve and Prost had a kid, he would be the perfect driver.
And after practice on the day that he went 11 secs faster than the rest on the wet Laffite also said "I dont know why we even try, he is from another planet"
(according to his biography by Gerald Donaldson).
pakkinen 1 year ago
If He had not died God knows what he would have achieved in the years to come...The world would have seen him race Senna.
RIP GILLES!
gillesenna1 2 years ago 2
Great driver, and a good tribute, congratulations pal, good work. Cheers from Milano.
sangiulianense 2 years ago
great driver.a real racing driver.unforunately we are not going to see any driver such as him in the future
cc198719871987 2 years ago 2
Hi arhavlisj, good comment, is it true? But it would be the ultimate set-up, but completely impossible, Lauda, a classic neutral driver, and Villeneuve, all oversteer rear end driver!!!!! The thing I read about Senna's car sensivity, it boggles the mind!
lazerpod66 2 years ago
Very good video
emifisa 2 years ago
This guy was one of the greatest drivers the world ever saw, he was a beast in the rain.
The poor security of old F1 killed Gilles and Senna, two TRUE legends. Good that we have prost, mansell and piquet still alive. These 5 guys are the Elite Drivers. Only them!
connected1914 2 years ago 7
An exemple of determination and courage! He knew what "never give up" really means. Salut Gilles!
JimSchumacher 2 years ago
Great video bro! You already know how I feel about this guy, HE WAS THE MAN! Shumacher who?
craigg1981 3 years ago 4
Yo the man bro, keep em comming.
lazerpod66 3 years ago
Well worth 5 stars, he was a top driver great pictures.
kimirferrari 3 years ago
Why is this only 2 stars? Good stuff. RIP
kingdai26 3 years ago
Well done Pod
WakeUpDummies 3 years ago
Great to see u back zdude.
lazerpod66 3 years ago
Nice pictures, but at least put on some music
nitroboost8765 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment, but it seems that they are going bonkers with the copyright thing, so that's the main eason for this silent video, thanks for understanding.
lazerpod66 3 years ago
What is up with that? I noticed that too. What's the world come too? No wonder people HATE corporations. So much greed. What the hell is the point of music if you can't share it? On these vids the quality of the music is not god enough to 'steal' anyway. And If I like music enough I buy it instead of getting some pirated crap that is bad quality. It's just insane. Pissed me off. People will rebel and then these greedy punks at these corps will have nothing. YT has fallen victim to the 'man'.
WakeUpDummies 3 years ago
A giant of a man, and a poet of a driver.
True genius personified.
MarkPurley 3 years ago
Fine vid Jeepy.... It's fantastic when you see a driver with his skills, trying it harder and harder even when the car is not working... Self-steam has to be VERY big.... His confidence was what always fascinated me, his "theory of the always axisting gaps" to go trough... It's not a way of driving but a way of living!!! I still remember Prost deeply touched after his death saying: "He was a real driver, we're just a bunch of guys going round and round". RIP to this little BIG man...
lucianoestivill 3 years ago
Thaks Byddy, but my biggest joy is that I pride myself by saying that Gilles Villeneuve was born here in my country and in my province(Quebec) and that I had the honor of seeing him race with my own eyes...a great privilege.
lazerpod66 3 years ago
it's a true shame that villeneuve had only 6 GP wins to his name and that obviously if you look at pironi in 1982, villeneuve would've easily been champion, not many people think of that. it's just like senna, if he could've competed to atleast to 1997, he would be 7 time world champion and statistically the greatest driver of all time, not many people think of that either. it was a good video but i'de like some music...
4/5
wolfmother4eva 3 years ago 3
He was a great driver, no doubt. But Gilles, like Didier as well, had a little bit of extra child like bravado and bravery that led to both of their accidents.
Troylito 3 years ago
Such a terrible shame he had to die,far too soon. Loved his racing style, so fearless yet such a gentleman. Respect Gilles and R.I.P. we miss you.
dextersno1fan 3 years ago