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What was Jacques Villeneuve’s F1 peak? Was it beating Michael Schumacher to the 1997 title? Or his pole and near victory on his debut? There’s a strong case it was neither and instead came at the 1996 Portuguese GP – as discussed on our Bring Back V10s classic F1 stories podcast
Jacques Villeneuve’s Formula 1 career saw several impressive performances: from beating Michael Schumacher in the 1997 world championship showdown at Jerez, to his debut pole and near victory in the 1996 Australian GP. However, many argue that his greatest F1 day was at the 1997 Portuguese GP, where he came from fourth place to beat his teammate Damon Hill and keep the championship fight alive. Villeneuve’s iconic round-the-outside passing move on Michael Schumacher in that race has become legendary in F1 history. The episode of Bring Back V10s with Glenn Freeman, Ben Anderson, and Matt Beer delves into this significant moment and also explores the driver market dynamics following Hill’s departure from Williams. Join The Race Members’ Club for early access to all episodes of Bring Back V10s on major podcast platforms.
