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Gilles Villeneuve Museum to Shut Temporarily Amid Lawsuit by Late Driver’s Family

28 February 2025 5:20 PM
BCI 24 News Network

The museum named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve is temporarily shutting down amid a legal battle with the late driver’s family over his memorabilia.
The museum’s general manger, Alain Bellehumeur, accused the Villeneuve family of squandering the Formula One driver’s heritage in a statement announcing the closure of the museum in Berthierville, Que., about 70 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
On Thursday, the driver’s widow and two adult children—including former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve—announced they were taking legal action to recover memorabilia from the museum, citing concerns over the institution’s ability to safeguard the racing star’s legacy….