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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Jacques Villeneuve in the frame for race seat as ex-F1 champ sets sights on racing return

Jacques Villeneuve could return to top flight racing for the first time in 15 years after testing for a seat for 2023.

After starting his career in American open-wheel racing, the Canadian shot to fame in Formula 1 by winning his first and only title in his second season in the sport. In total he spent a decade in F1, earning 11 race wins and 23 podiums before leaving in 2006.

Following his departure he joined Peugeot to race at the 24hrs of Le Mans in 2007 and 2008 and has made a handful of other appearances in other series since – his CV includes the likes of IndyCar, NASCAR and Formula E.

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