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Ex-Formula 1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve Gets Stuck in Airport Restroom

The 1997 world champion had to break out of a locked bathroom door during his journey to the Formula 1 season opener in Australia.

  • Jacques Villeneuve, former Formula 1 world champion, was trapped in a restroom for 30 minutes at Milan Malpensa Airport while traveling to Melbourne for the season opener.
  • Villeneuve shared the ordeal on Instagram, joking about the situation and posting photos of the malfunctioning restroom and damaged door.
  • Unable to get help from security, Villeneuve resorted to kicking down the door to free himself, causing part of the ceiling to fall on his head.
  • The incident occurred as Villeneuve prepared to begin his new role as a brand ambassador for the Williams Formula 1 team.
  • The Formula 1 season is set to begin this Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, where Villeneuve will make his first appearance in his new role.
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