96
1996 — 1998
Williams
World champion in 1997 with 11 career wins.
- 1997 title
Jacques VilleneuveF1 career record
Arrived as an Indy 500 winner, took the 1997 title for Williams, then staked his career on the BAR project.
- Titles
- 1
- Wins
- 11
- Podiums
- 23
- Poles
- 13
- Starts
- 165
- Points
- 235
- Win rate
- 6.7%
- Podium rate
- 13.9%
- GOAT score
- 45.9
Ranked 34th of 818 drivers on the all-time greatness score.
Achievements
- 1× World Champion (1997)
- 11 Grand Prix wins — 29th on the all-time list
- 23 podiums — 51st all time
- 13 pole positions — 29th all time
Career Timeline
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Full career totals
1996 — 2006 · 11 seasons- Races
- 165
- Wins
- 11
- Podiums
- 23
- Poles
- 13
- Championships
- 1
Win rate 6.7%Podium rate 13.9%Points 235Best season 1997 (7 wins, 8 podiums)Titles 1997
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99
1999 — 2003
BAR
Founding driver of the Brackley team that became Mercedes.
04
2004 — 2006
Renault / Sauber / BMW Sauber
Final seasons in the midfield.
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