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Villeneuve Blames Cash, Lack of Feeder Series for Few Canadian F1 Drivers

Published June 1, 2026 · Updated June 1, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Jacques Villeneuve cites money and the absence of a Canadian feeder series as reasons for the low number of Canadian drivers in Formula 1.

Former 1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve said that financial barriers and a lack of a domestic feeder series keep Canadian talent from reaching Formula 1. He highlighted Lance Stroll, Nicholas Latifi and IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe as the few recent Canadians making it to top tiers, but stressed the need for better development pathways. sports24.club

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