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May 8, 2017 · How a feud between Ferrari teammates Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi led to three fatal accidents in 1982. Read the story of their rivalry, from Imola to Zolder, and the legacy they left behind.
- Tom Pryce
Between 1974 and 1977, Thomas Maldwyn Pryce – a shy,...
- Tom Pryce
- Villeneuve Pironi: Racing’s Untold Tragedy Set For March Release
- Is “Betrayal” A Fair Word to Use When Remembering Imola 1982?
- Might Pironi and Villeneuve Eventually Have Patched Up Their Falling out?
- Might The Movie Help Bring Peace Between The Two Families?
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From March 18th, UK viewers will be able to watch a new documentary feature film focusing on the story. Titled Villeneuve Pironi: Racing’s Untold Tragedy, the film will be launched on Sky Documentaries, and has been produced by the Noah Media Group and directed by Torquil Jones – the director behind the 2021 documentary ’14 Peaks: Nothing Is Imposs...
Given their opposing perspectives on how the friendship between Gilles and Didier broke down, I asked Catherine for her thoughts on Joann’s use of the words “betrayal” and “dishonesty” regarding her late partner’s actions at Imola in 1982, particularly in light of Joann’s in-film reveal that she had had misgivings about Pironi’s honesty in conversa...
Given the nature of how Villeneuve and Pironi fell out, it’s obvious that the filmmakers are keen not to present Villeneuve as the protagonist with Pironi as the antagonist. After all, refusing to acknowledge or adhere to a team instruction may be villainous within the context of the sport but, as the likes of Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, and ...
With both women left bereft by their respective losses, five years apart, I ask both whether there has been much contact between them in the intervening 35 to 40 years. “I’ve never had any contact with Joann,” Goux says. “The only contact I had with her was when my twins were going to be born. I asked her if she has a problem if I named my boys Did...
The film tells the story of Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi, two Ferrari teammates who died in 1982 after a bitter feud for the championship. It features interviews with their families, friends and former colleagues, as well as archive footage and reconstruction scenes.
- Thomas Maher
Teamed and compared with Ferrari's lead driver Gilles Villeneuve, who welcomed the Frenchman and treated him as an equal, Pironi was slower in qualifying but steadier in races during his first season with Ferrari. [3] 1982 San Marino Grand Prix.
Mar 19, 2023 · A film that reveals the untold story of the 1982 Ferrari teammates, Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi, who clashed over a controversial victory and a tragic accident. Featuring interviews with their families, legends and experts, the film explores the passion, loss and legacy of racing.
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- Torquil Jones
- 2023-03-19
Mar 18, 2023 · The documentary, which premieres on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Documentaries straight after Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday at 6:30pm, tells the story of a friendship turned feud...
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Joseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve ( French pronunciation: [ʒil vil.nœv]) (January 18, 1950 – May 8, 1982) was a Canadian racing driver who spent six years in Formula One racing for Scuderia Ferrari, winning six Grands Prix and earning widespread acclaim for his performances.
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Apr 26, 2022 · Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi couldn’t have been more different as men, yet as fire and ice team-mates at a turbulent Ferrari they still formed a firm bond based on mutual respect and trust, until one betrayed the other in an act of on-track treachery that triggered a devastating spiral.
