Overview

• 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.