A Magnum and a motorhome for Villeneuve

A racing enthusiast from an early age, Gilles Villeneuve started his career in snowmobile, racing across his native province of Quebec. He soon progressed to open-wheel racing, winning the regional Formula Ford championship in 1973, before graduating to Formula Atlantic where he won two Canadian Championships in 1976 and 1977. Villeneuve is seen here-above in his Formula Ford Magnum MkIII at Mosport, Canada in 1973.

In 1970, Villeneuve married Joann Barthe, with whom he had two children, Jacques and Mélanie (picture-above). During his early career, Gilles took his family on the road with him in a motorhome during the racing season, a habit which he continued most of the time during his Formula One career. Gilles Villeneuve went on to win six Grand Prix, eight fastest laps and 13 podiums in Formula One. His speed and bravery made him a legend.