Gilles Villeneuve was one of the most beloved Formula 1 drivers of his era, and he remains an iconic figure in motorsport’s world. At CM Helmets, we love to make every one of our customers happy and satisfy their needs. Of course, in the 71-year history of Formula 1, many drivers have been there and their fans remain loving the sport due to those old-school drivers.
In this case, we give you the chance to get a piece that resembles history, as we offer you Gilles Villeneuve’s 1979 helmet. The 1979 season was Villeneuve’s best in terms of numbers, with three wins and four other podiums. He finished second, behind his Ferrari teammate Jody Scheckter.
Gilles Villeneuve’s career podiums
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Villeneuve won six races in his career and would’ve had several chances to win at least one World Drivers’ Championship if his life was not tragically cut short in a crash at the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix in Zolder.
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