Villeneuve responds to Hamilton's comments about his father
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Jacques Villeneuve criticized Lewis Hamilton's recent remarks made during the Montreal weekend regarding Gilles Villeneuve. Hamilton claimed that Gilles was 'far better' than Jacques, which surprised the 1997 world champion, who labeled the comment as 'stupid.' Villeneuve expressed confusion over why Hamilton would make such a remark and defended Hamilton's performance amid challenges at Ferrari, arguing against retirement suggestions. He emphasized the importance of a driver's adaptability and continuous learning. Villeneuve remains supportive of Hamilton despite their disagreement.
- •Hamilton referred to Gilles Villeneuve as a better driver than Jacques.
- •Villeneuve called Hamilton's comment 'stupid' and expressed confusion.
- •He defended Hamilton's ability to adapt at Ferrari amid struggles.
- •Villeneuve praised Hamilton's commitment to improvement in F1.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Villeneuve blasts Hamilton's 'stupid comment': 'Why would he say that?'
"Jacques Villeneuve has responded to Lewis Hamilton’s comments from the Montreal weekend, after the seven-time world champion claimed that his father Gilles was 'far better' than his son as a driver. Last month, the Briton admitted he was not particularly familiar with Gilles Villeneuve’s career, but described the Canadian as one of the sport’s great drivers, praising his ability to control a car on the limit.
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