However, he didn't have to wait too much longer for his first title, which came a year later in Brazil. RISE OF THE ROOKIE: How Jacques Villeneuve stepped out of his father's shadow to become a champion Villeneuve finished the year with 11 podiums in 16 races – with his first coming at his debut race in Australia where he finished second. However, like Hamilton, Villeneuve also bounced back to win his first title in his sophomore season. READ MORE: From Schumacher to Hamilton and Martini – Which F1 drivers have spent the most seasons with one team? That year he finished on the rostrum eight times, with his first podium coming at his second race of the season, in Mexico.
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