Villeneuve Family Takes Legal Action to Regain Gilles Villeneuve Memorabilia

The family cites concerns over security and mismanagement at the Quebec museum dedicated to the late Formula One legend.

The Villeneuve family has initiated legal proceedings to recover personal items loaned to the Musée Gilles-Villeneuve in Berthierville, Quebec.
The family lost trust in the museum after the theft of a bronze statue of Gilles Villeneuve in 2024 and other concerns over the safeguarding of his legacy.
The museum, which opened in 1988, holds a collection of memorabilia, but the family claims mismanagement and unauthorized use of Villeneuve’s image have harmed his legacy.
The family plans to take ownership of Gilles Villeneuve’s story through new initiatives, including media projects, to share his achievements with future generations.
The museum has temporarily closed and stated it will contest the family’s legal actions, asserting that the artifacts in question represent a small portion of its collection.