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24h du Mans: Jacques Villeneuve in action on Sunday

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Khatir Soltani
Canadian race car driver and former Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will be behind the wheel of the No 7 Peugeot 908 HDI FAP this weekend on the famed circuit of Le Mans in France.

From left to right, Jacques Villeneuve, Pedro Lamy and Nicolas Minassian.
Villeneuve has left Montreal today, Thursday for Europe.

On Sunday June 1st, Jacques Villeneuve and his teammates Nicolas Minassian and Marc Gené will be driving the turbo diesel V-12 Peugeot 908 HDI FAP in a day of testing in preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Peugeot has entered three 908s for this race, the same number as Audi with their R10s.

The cars will be in action Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm, and then from 2 to 6 pm (French time).

The famous race will be held June 14 and 15.
photo:Peugeot Sport
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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