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Villeneuve Pironi

The film Villeneuve Pironi tells the remarkable story of Gilles Villeneuve, a fearless Canadian Formula 1 driver, and Didier Pironi, a French Formula 1 star, who were two of Ferrari's most talented drivers, their careers forever changed by a pivotal and highly disputed moment in racing history.

Forty years after the tragic 1982 Formula One season, the families of Canadian icon Gilles Villeneuve and French superstar Didier Pironi come together to reveal a great untold story. In the midst of racing's most dangerous era, Ferrari teammates Villeneuve and Pironi battled for the world championship, but Pironi's act of "betrayal" on the final lap at the San Marino Grand Prix broke a sacred bond and sparked a vengeful rivalry. Villeneuve and Pironi never spoke again, and tragedy struck shortly after. For decades, rumors, bitterness, and myth surrounded that duel and its aftermath.

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Info about Villeneuve Pironi

Studio(s): Noah Media Group, Sky Studios

Originally Released: United States, Nov 12, 2022

Production Countries: Italy, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary