1998 Drivers' Championship (Jacques Villeneuve)
The 1997 World Champion who beat Schumacher in a title-deciding clash.
Jacques Villeneuve won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1997 with Williams, beating Ferrari's Michael Schumacher after a controversial collision at the season-ending race.
Quick Facts
- Champion
- Jacques Villeneuve
- Team
- Williams-Renault
- Car model
- FW19
- Season year
- 1997
- Wins
- 7
- Rival
- Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
Lore & Background
Villeneuve's 1997 title challenge came from Ferrari's Michael Schumacher, and Villeneuve beat the latter following a controversial collision at the season-ending race, becoming the first Canadian World Drivers' Champion, achieving seven Grand Prix victories.
Reader's Guide
The 1997 season saw Villeneuve claim seven Grand Prix victories and secure the championship after a decisive clash with Schumacher.
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