ARCHIVES – Formula 1 driver Gilles Villeneuve giving an interview—his first since joining Ferrari to replace Niki Lauda—in this photo taken in Montreal on Oct. 3, 1977. Photo: CP
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has named the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve a historic figure of Quebec.
Fréchette made the announcement today as the Canadian Grand Prix weekend kicks off in the city, standing next to Villeneuve’s family near the F1 track named after the former racer.
