Gilles Villeneuve: Racing

Gilles Villeneuve was Canadian racecar driver. Explore interesting quotes on racing.
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“The sport is more important than anything. More important than any of the people in it. Of course I say what I think. I always have, even if it upsets people like Ecclestone and Balestre. Why should I be afraid of them? The fans aren't here to see politicians and manipulators. They're here to see me. I am very secure in my feelings about racing. I make a lot of money from it, but one thing I can tell you for sure: if the money disappeared overnight, I would still be in racing, because I love it. The entrepreneurs would be gone.”

Gilles Villeneuve

Interview during the driver's strike at the 1982 South African Grand Prix, Donaldson, pg. 297

Love , Money , People , Feeling

“It was terrible when Gilles died. I cried that day and the next one too, even though I had to race… …and I remember the feeling that we were all starting equal, from now. Villeneuve was gone. We all knew he had talent beyond our reach.”

Gilles Villeneuve

René Arnoux, Formula one driver

Feeling

“His death signified the passing of a certain approach. He was the last person who had the totally un-inhibited joy of driving a racing car.”

Gilles Villeneuve

Alan Henry, motorsport journalist and friend of Villeneuve - Donaldson, pp. 316-317

Cars , Personality , Joy , Death

“Behind the wheel of a racing car he was fearfully quick, never stopped trying, and could extricate himself from the most precarious situations with deft brilliance.”

Gilles Villeneuve

Alan Henry, Motorsport journalist - Henry, pg. ii

Cars