Interview to Jacques Villeneuve

Hello! Today the interview is to Jacques Villeneuve, 1997 Formula 1 World Champion and the son of great Gilles Villeneuve. Jacques Villeneuve started single-seaters career in 1989 , in Italian Formula 3, championship where competed between 1989 and 1991 with Prema Power Team, with no victories. In 1992, Jacques Villeneuve was runner-up in Japanese Formula 3 and competed in Toyota Atlantic series and All Japan Sports Prototypes Championship. In 1994 and 1995 competed in Indycar World Series, with 6 victories and the title in 1995. Between 1996 and 2006, Jacques Villeneuve competed in Formula One, with WilliamsF1, BAR, RenaultF1, Sauber Petronas and BMW Sauber F1 Team. The highlight in Formula 1 was the World Championship in 1997.  Jacques Villeneuve was won 11 races in Formula 1. Next year (2007), Jacques Villeneuve returned to USA, to NASCAR Nextel Cup and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Also in 2007, Jacques Villeneuve competed in Le Mans 24 Hours, but did not finished the race. In 2008, he competed in Speedcar Series and raced in Le Mans 24 Hours, being 2^nd. Also in 2008, Jacques participated in 1 race of each one of NASCAR Nationwide Series and Le Mans Series.

This 2009 year, Jacques Villeneuve is competing in NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. For 2010, is being speculated that Jacques Villeneuve can to return to F1.

Outside motorsport, Jacques Villeneuve have a career in music, with success.

Here is the interview:

1) – How started your passion by racing cars?
I decided when I was 5 I would be racing cars and I never ever considered doing anything else. I am sure that part of it was being proud of my dad and it seemed like a normal life and thing to do.
2) – In your opinion, what was the best moment in your career until now? Why?
I would say the whole 1997 season and winning the F1 championship, closely followed by winning the Indy 500.
3) – In your opinion, what was the worst moment in your career until now? Why?
When it all went wrong with BAR/Honda after having put all the energy I had into the team and to not be there when all the hard work in developing the car finally paid off.
4) – What was the driver (or drivers) that you like most to face in the tracks?

The biggest challenge was always Michael

5) – This question may be difficult, so I understand if you don’t want to answer.

Did you feel pressure in a moment (or moments) of your career due to being the son of great Gilles Villeneuve?

(Not answer)

6) – This question may be difficult too. If you don’t want to answer, I understand again.

It was difficult for your family accept you as racing driver, after what happened with your father?

Not at all, it was a natural and normal life for everyone.
7) – In your career has been difficult to raise supports (sponsors, etc.)?
Only in the difficult current economical situation, and mainly because I have not been racing for a couple of years.
8 ) – What are the expectations that you have for your future? Return to F1 is a chance?
With the current F1, it would be great to drive them again, slick tires, no electronics, back to basics. Those are the kind of cars I was making the difference in.
9) – Can you leave a message for your fans?
Thanks for your continuous support. It will be fun to get back behind the wheel and the wait will have been worth it 🙂

And this was the interview to Jacques Villeneuve!

Next time, the interview will be to Miguel Praia, a Portuguese SuperSport rider.