Jean Alesi reflects on his admiration for Ferrari legend Gilles Villeneuve

Former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi recently shared his memories of racing icon Gilles Villeneuve, who died in 1982. Alesi cited the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix, won by Villeneuve, as his first meaningful memory of the sport. Throughout his career, which included stints with Ferrari and other teams, Alesi carried the number 27, a digit famously associated with the Canadian driver. Alesi also recounted a private conversation with Jacques Villeneuve in which he emphasized the impact and legacy of the elder Villeneuve on the sport. Despite competing in Formula 1 from 1989 until 2001, Alesi noted that he never witnessed Gilles Villeneuve race in person. The comments serve as a tribute to the driving style and passion that defined Villeneuve's tenure at Ferrari.