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Jacques Villeneuve Trivia Quiz

Some general questions on JV's 'top level' racing history.

A multiple-choice quiz by GridGirl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
GridGirl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,731

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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718

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Question 1 of 15

1. Most people know that Jacques is the son of Gilles Villeneuve, a famous Ferrari F1 Driver. Did you know that Gilles brother also drove in F1: what is his brother's name? Hint

Alexandre

Andre

Henri

Jacques

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Question 2 of 15

2. Jacques Villeneuve was a successful IndyCar (CART) driver before moving to F1. Which seasons did he contest? Hint

1995-1996

1993-1995

1994-1995

1994-1996

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Question 3 of 15

3. Jacques Villeneuve very nearly joined a select group of F1 drivers who have won their debut race. He missed out on this honour. The main reason for this was mechanical failure?

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. Jacques Villeneuve's first pole position in F1 was at which race? Hint

Belgium Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps 1996

Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka 1996

Spanish Grand Prix - Barcelona 1996

Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne 1996

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Question 5 of 15

5. There was controversy surrounding the race in which Jacques Villeneuve won his World Drivers Championship. This centered around 3 teams: they were ______________ ? Hint

Williams, McLaren, Benetton

Williams, McLaren, Ferrari

Williams, Ferrari, Benetton

Williams, Ferrari, Jordan

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Question 6 of 15

6. The year after winning his first Drivers World Championship, Jacques Villeneuve moved to the new team on the grid BAR?

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. One of Jacques Villeneuve's closest friends, Craig Pollock, who was also his manager, started his friendship with Villeneuve as his what? Hint

Manager

Teacher

Engineer

Family Friend

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Question 8 of 15

8. At which race did Jacques Villeneuve score his first points for BAR? Hint

German Grand Prix - Hockenheim 2000

British Grand Prix - Silverstone 1999

Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne 2000

French Grand Prix - Magny-Cours 1999

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Question 9 of 15

9. Jacques Villeneuve won 2 races in 1998?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. As we know, Jacques Villeneuve is the son of a former F1 great. Many other drivers have family who race(d) in F1. JV's first teammate is one of them. What is his name? Hint

Ralf Schumacher

Martin Brundle

David Brabham

Damon Hill

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Question 11 of 15

11. Jacuqes Villeneuve's tradmark helmet design contains 5 colours. In order from top to bottom, what are they? Hint

Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Pink

Pink, Blue, Red, Black, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Red

Blue, Yellow, Pink, Black, Red

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which team did Jacques Villeneuve debut in F1 with? Hint

McLaren

Benetton

Williams

Ferrari

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Question 13 of 15

13. At which race did Jacques Villeneuve score his maiden victory? Hint

German Grand Prix - Hockenheim 1996

British Grand Prix - Silverstone 1996

European Grand Prix - The Nurburgring 1996

French Grand Prix - Magny Cours 1996

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Question 14 of 15

14. After becoming a Formula 1 driver Jacques Villeneuve won his 'home' race at Canada at his first attempt.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. In his first season at BAR - the team ran the car in controversial, and what some considered an ugly livery. What were the two sponsor's brand names that resulted in this? Hint

Shell and Lucky Strike

Bridgestone and Lucky Strike

Bridgestone and 555

Lucky Strike and 555

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Most people know that Jacques is the son of Gilles Villeneuve, a famous Ferrari F1 Driver. Did you know that Gilles brother also drove in F1: what is his brother's name?

Answer: Jacques

He never started a race, but he was officially an F1 driver - attempting to qualify on 3 occasions:
1981 * Arrows A3 Cosworth V8, 2 entries, 2 DNQs.
1983 * RAM March 01 Cosworth V8, 1 entry, 1 DNQ.

2. Jacques Villeneuve was a successful IndyCar (CART) driver before moving to F1. Which seasons did he contest?

Answer: 1994-1995

Jacques Villeneuve drove for the Forsythe-Green Team in 1994, which then became Team Green in 1995. He was crowned 'Rookie of the Year' in 1994; winner of the Indy500 in 1995 and IndyCar Champion in 1995.

3. Jacques Villeneuve very nearly joined a select group of F1 drivers who have won their debut race. He missed out on this honour. The main reason for this was mechanical failure?

Answer: True

Villeneuve made pole and led convincingly for most of the race, until an oil leak - possibly caused when he ran over the kerb earlier in the race - resulted in his team asking him to preserve his car to ensure a finish. His teammate - Damon Hill - right behind him, passed to take the win.

4. Jacques Villeneuve's first pole position in F1 was at which race?

Answer: Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne 1996

Villeneuve took pole on debut in F1 at Melbourne 1996. An achievement not managed by many drivers.

5. There was controversy surrounding the race in which Jacques Villeneuve won his World Drivers Championship. This centered around 3 teams: they were ______________ ?

Answer: Williams, McLaren, Ferrari

The 1997 European Grand Prix was held in Portugal and either Villeneuve or Michael Schumacher could have taken the title. Schumacher attempted to overtake Villeneuve and an accident resulted in Schumacher being unable to continue. Late in the race, Villeneuve let both McLaren's overtake him to finish first and second. Villeneuve finished third and won the Championship.

Some people maintain McLaren and Williams had a deal that resulted in the McLaren's holding up Schumachers Ferrari early in the race.

6. The year after winning his first Drivers World Championship, Jacques Villeneuve moved to the new team on the grid BAR?

Answer: False

Villeneuve won his championship in 1997, and continued with Williams for another year. He moved to BAR in 1999.

7. One of Jacques Villeneuve's closest friends, Craig Pollock, who was also his manager, started his friendship with Villeneuve as his what?

Answer: Teacher

Craig Pollock was Villeneuve's teacher at his boarding school in Switzerland. Villeneuve later contacted him and asked him to be his manager. Pollock then moved to the fledgling BAR team to assist with creation and running.

8. At which race did Jacques Villeneuve score his first points for BAR?

Answer: Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne 2000

In his first year at BAR - Villeneuve had few finishes, none of them in a point scoring position. His first points for the team came at Melbourne, the first race of the 2000 season, with a 4th place.

9. Jacques Villeneuve won 2 races in 1998?

Answer: False

The Williams car in 1998 was a shadow of its former dominating self. Villeneuve's highest finish was third at Germany and again at Hungary.

10. As we know, Jacques Villeneuve is the son of a former F1 great. Many other drivers have family who race(d) in F1. JV's first teammate is one of them. What is his name?

Answer: Damon Hill

Villeneuve's first teammate in F1 was Damon Hill. Hill is the son of Graham Hill - a well known F1 Champion.

11. Jacuqes Villeneuve's tradmark helmet design contains 5 colours. In order from top to bottom, what are they?

Answer: Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Red

Apparently, JV designed his helmet while doodling on a drawing pad. The design contains a 'V' on the side, which he has been quoted as saying was 'unintentional'.

12. Which team did Jacques Villeneuve debut in F1 with?

Answer: Williams

JV debuted in 1996 with Williams.

13. At which race did Jacques Villeneuve score his maiden victory?

Answer: European Grand Prix - The Nurburgring 1996

After the disappointment of the failure to win his debut race, he took the honours in his 4th - at the Nurburgring, Germany.

14. After becoming a Formula 1 driver Jacques Villeneuve won his 'home' race at Canada at his first attempt.

Answer: False

Try as he might, the Canadian Villeneuve did not manage the win at his home track on debut for F1.

15. In his first season at BAR - the team ran the car in controversial, and what some considered an ugly livery. What were the two sponsor's brand names that resulted in this?

Answer: Lucky Strike and 555

If you hadn't seen it you wouldn't know it existed as few official photos of this car are still shown. In their debut season BAR wanted to run each of its cars with a different livery. They were overruled, so split the car down the middle and ran 555 livery on one side and Lucky Strike on the other.

Source: Author GridGirl

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