Formula 1 · 1979

Gilles Villeneuve1979 season design


Illustration of the Gilles Villeneuve 1979 season helmet
Illustration

The story

A black base with a stylised red 'V' on either side, an effect Villeneuve devised with his wife Joann that matched Ferrari red; son Jacques later reworked the V in his own helmet.

Facts

Season
1979 · Formula 1
Round
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Event
Whole season
Colours
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season design

Replicas

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Sources (2)
  1. Gilles Villeneuve - Wikipedia
  2. Ten best F1 helmet designs - Villeneuve, Hill and other iconic helmets

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