"Our full house always finds room for more" - IndyCar legend Jacques Villeneuve welcomes baby Anita to his growing family

Revered IndyCar and Formula 1 figure Jacques Villeneuve has welcomed his newborn daughter Anita to the world. Villeneuve broke the news to the world through an Instagram post.

Canadian racing legend and son of Ferrari legend Gilles Villeneuve, Jacques Villeneuve made a name for himself in the racing world early on in his career. Coming from a strong motorsports background, the Quebec native quickly caught the eyes of fans courtesy of his performances in the CART series. Villeneuve made his debut in 1994 with Forsythe/Green Racing. In his maiden campaign, he claimed the accolade of Rookie of the Year and Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.

His career escalated quickly as Villeneuve moved to Formula 1 in 1996, joining Williams. Once in F1, the Williams man kept impressing, becoming the first rookie runner-up in the F1 Drivers' Championship. Jacques Villeneuve went on to win the Formula 1 championship in 1997 after beating seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher in a controversial season-finale in the European Grand Prix.

He returned to the American racing scene in 2006 and has since maintained his presence in the racing world, on or off the track.

Beyond his career achievements, Villeneuve has also found fulfillment in his personal life. The 53-year-old, with his third wife Giulia, welcomed their third, and Villeneuve's seventh child, Anita, to the world.

Jacques Villeneuve broke the news via an Instagram post. He shared a picture of himself and his wife with the newborn Anita, captioning:

"Our little beauty Anita has joined our exciting family. We are over the moon. Our full house always finds room for more. Mama Giulia is doing great and we are happy and blessed parents.

"6 was full Hockey: what is 7?

"This will be a lovely Xmas."

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Jacques Villeneuve voices his opinion on GM entry to F1

Beyond his celebrations, Jacques Villeneuve remains engaged with the racing world. Recently, he commented on General Motors’ (GM) entry into Formula 1, slated for 2026 under the Cadillac banner. Villeneuve sees this as a transformative moment for the sport, which has long sought new constructors to strengthen its grid. Speaking in a recent interview, the Canadian stated (via Grand Prix 247):

"It is big news. This has been a long and arduous process. It’s not been a straight road, but it’s good news just before Christmas and after the 2024 F1 championship is over. Formula 1 has always sought engine manufacturers, and GM’s inclusion is exactly what the sport has been wanting."

Villeneuve also pointed out that the addition of a major manufacturer like GM could help mitigate the risks posed by the sport’s limited ten-team grid. He said:

"This is a significant moment – a new constructor from overseas is rare and beneficial. With only ten teams, the sport can be vulnerable if one team stops. Adding GM provides more stability."

It remains to be seen if Villeneuve's comments about GM's entry into Formula 1 turn out to be accurate.