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F1 Race Analysis: Vettel channels the spirit of Villeneuve in Canada

The pre-race shenanigans on a Formula 1 Sunday are typically quite samey, with the drivers’ parade, Pirelli Hot Laps and perhaps some support running all taking place. But on Sunday in Montreal, there was an extra-special event taking place as 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve got the chance to drive the race-winning Ferrari 312 T3 from the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix, then piloted by his father, Gilles. Seeing the square, simplistic, yet elegant Ferrari in the hands of a Villeneuve in Montreal brought memories flooding back for many, with Jacques himself admitting he found it somewhat emotional after the race as he celebrated 40 years since his father’s maiden grand prix victory....
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