Editing Jacques Villeneuve (section)

==Post Formula One career==

===2007–2010===

[[File:Jacques Villeneuve P908 24hmanstest01.JPG|thumb|left|Villeneuve driving the No. 7 [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP]] at the [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans]]]]

Villeneuve explored NASCAR after exiting F1, talking to [[Roush Fenway Racing|Roush Racing]] owner [[Jack Roush]] who agreed to help Villeneuve obtain [[NASCAR Camping World Truck Series|Truck Series]] experience before progressing to the [[NASCAR Xfinity Series|Busch Series]] in 2007 on the condition of a sponsorship agreement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pappone|first=Jeff|date=2 December 2006|title=Roush wants Villeneuve, but there's a hefty price|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/roush-wants-villeneuve-but-theres-a-hefty-price/article18179182/|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054102/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/roush-wants-villeneuve-but-theres-a-hefty-price/article18179182/|url-status=live}}</ref> Before that, he made his [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] debut with [[Peugeot Sport|Peugeot]] in the [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans|2007 edition]] informing team manager Serge Saulnier that he wanted to complete the [[Triple Crown of Motorsport]].{{efn|The Triple Crown of Motorsport consists of the F1 World Championship, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.<ref name="CEBio"/>}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Glenn|date=10 January 2007|title=Peugeot initiated Villeneuve talks|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56191|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070128084047/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56191|archive-date=28 January 2007|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Autosport}}</ref> Sharing the [[Le Mans Prototype|Le Mans Prototype 1]] (LMP1)-class No. 7 [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP]] car with [[Marc Gené]] and [[Nicolas Minassian]], Villeneuve retired after 338 laps with engine injection trouble.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salisbury|first=Matt|date=17 June 2007|title=Race results – Le Mans 24 Hours|url=https://www.crash.net/le-mans/results/141664/1/race-results-le-mans-24-hours|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.crash.net/le-mans/results/141664/1/race-results-le-mans-24-hours}}</ref><ref name=RSCResults>{{Cite web|title=Complete Archive of Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/archive/Jacques-Villeneuve-CDN.html|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Racing Sports Cars|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203034911/https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/archive/Jacques-Villeneuve-CDN.html}}</ref> He entered into a partnership with [[Bill Davis Racing]] (BDR) to enter the [[2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]' last seven events in its No. 27 [[Toyota Tundra]] in anticipation of racing full-time in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schwarb|first=John|date=30 August 2007|title=Villeneuve following Montoya's footsteps into NASCAR|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/news/story?series=4&id=2997776|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606121347/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/news/story?series=4&id=2997776}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=28 August 2007|title=Villeneuve to race trucks; may run Nextel Cup in 2008|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070828/SPORTS18/708280383/1048/SPORTS|url-status=dead|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012142836/http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070828%2FSPORTS18%2F708280383%2F1048%2FSPORTS|archive-date=October 12, 2007}}</ref> Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in all seven events for 42nd overall with 615 [[List of NASCAR points scoring systems|points]].<ref name=2007Trucks>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/C/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/C/}}</ref> That same year, he drove two races in the [[2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series|Nextel Cup Series]] (the [[2007 UAW-Ford 500|UAW-Ford 500]] at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] and the [[2007 Checker Auto Parts 500|Checker Auto Parts 500]] at Phoenix) in BDR's No. 27 Toyota,{{Efn|Villeneuve had planned to make his Cup Series debut at Phoenix but moved it forward five weeks following approval from NASCAR as a result of testing the [[Car of Tomorrow]] at Talladega and his performance in the Truck Series round at [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway]]. He therefore abandoned plans to race the ARCA and Truck Series events at Talladega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/jacques-villeneuve-race-nextel-cup-jeff-gordon-opposes-move#ixzz43oNwQIQ4|title=Jacques Villeneuve to Race in Nextel Cup, Jeff Gordon Opposes Move|date=September 27, 2007|work=Autoweek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807051607/https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/jacques-villeneuve-race-nextel-cup-jeff-gordon-opposes-move#ixzz43oNwQIQ4|archive-date=August 7, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 24, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>}} finishing 21st and 41st respectively.<ref name=2007Nextel>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/W/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512191356/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2007/W/}}</ref>

[[File:Jacques Villeneuve 2008 NASCAR.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve attempting to qualify for the [[2008 Daytona 500]]]]

Villeneuve and Pollock agreed to end their working relationship in early 2008, and Barry Green began managing him. That February, BDR released Villeneuve, who failed to qualify for the [[2008 Daytona 500|Daytona 500]] of the renamed Sprint Cup Series after causing a [[The Big One (motorsport)|multi-car accident]] in the [[2008 Gatorade Duels|Gatorade Duels]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=McDonald|first=Norris|date=16 February 2008|title=Villeneuve loses NASCAR ride|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/02/16/villeneuve_loses_nascar_ride.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054039/https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/02/16/villeneuve_loses_nascar_ride.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Two months later, he raced the final two rounds of the [[2008 Speedcar Series|inaugural season]] of the Middle East and Southeast Asian-based stock car [[Speedcar Series]] at the [[Bahrain International Circuit]] and the [[Dubai Autodrome]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pillion|first=Dennis|date=12 April 2008|title=Villeneuve's day comes to quick end in Speedcar season finale|work=[[The Birmingham News]]|url=https://www.al.com/sports/mobile/2008/04/villeneuves_day_comes_to_quick.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110950/https://www.al.com/sports/mobile/2008/04/villeneuves_day_comes_to_quick.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2 April 2008|title=Former F1 champions go head-to-head in Speedcar|work=Gulf Weekly|url=http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/18890//Former-F1-champions-go-head-to-head-in-Speedcar|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606110956/http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/18890//Former-F1-champions-go-head-to-head-in-Speedcar|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve then won the [[2008 1000 km of Spa]] (part of the [[European Le Mans Series|Le Mans Series]]) for Peugeot with Gené and Minassian in his first race victory in 11 years.<ref name="MMagBio" /> Although he finished second in the [[2008 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]], sharing Peugeot's No. 7 LMP1 entry with Gené and Minassian,<ref name="RSCResults" /> he was released a month later because Peugeot wanted a French driver.<ref name="JV2017Interview" /> In August, Villeneuve signed a contract to make his [[2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series|Nationwide Series]] debut driving [[Braun Motorsports|Braun Racing]]'s No. 32 [[Toyota Camry]] in the [[2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200|NAPA Auto Parts 200]] at Montreal's [[Circuit Gilles Villeneuve]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ashenfelter|first=Mark|date=31 July 2008|title=Former F1 champ Villeneuve anxious to put on a show for Canadian fans|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/nascar/nationwide/columns/story?columnist=ashenfelter_mark&id=3512539|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606135830/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/nascar/nationwide/columns/story?columnist=ashenfelter_mark&id=3512539}}</ref> finishing 16th.<ref name=2008Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513043823/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2008/B/}}</ref> He also came 16th at the [[Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez]] round of [[Top Race V6|Top Race V6 Argentina]] aboard Oro Racing Team's No. 27 [[Volkswagen Passat|Volkswagen Passat TRV6]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Competes in Argentinean Top Race Series|date=September 29, 2008 |url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/jacques-villeneuve-competes-in-argentinean-top-race-series/33113/|publisher=Auto123.com|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606142639/https://www.auto123.com/en/news/jacques-villeneuve-competes-in-argentinean-top-race-series/33113/|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve Participera À La Course Top Race En Argentine|date=September 12, 2008 |trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve Will Participate in the Top Race in Argentina|url=https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/jacques-villeneuve-participera-a-la-course-top-race-en-argentine/36397/?folder=industry|publisher=Auto123.com|language=fr|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606124421/https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/jacques-villeneuve-participera-a-la-course-top-race-en-argentine/36397/?folder=industry|url-status=live}}</ref>

Villeneuve returned to the Speedcar Series in the [[2008–09 Speedcar Series|2008–09 season]] driving for Durango.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barstow|first=Ollie|date=1 December 2008|title=Durango to tackle Speedcar with Villeneuve|url=https://www.crash.net/gp2/news/68726/1/durango-to-tackle-speedcar-with-villeneuve|url-status=dead|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606152258/https://www.crash.net/gp2/news/68726/1/durango-to-tackle-speedcar-with-villeneuve}}</ref> Competing in five races, he finished in the top ten three times, scoring seven points for 11th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name=DBOverview>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jacques-villeneuve/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=DriverDB|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501214543/https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jacques-villeneuve/}}</ref> In mid-2009, Villeneuve partook in the Tide 250 at [[Autodrome Saint-Eustache]] and the GP3R 100 at [[Circuit Trois-Rivières]] of the [[2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] for the Jacombs Racing Team in its No. 7 [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Ford Fusion]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=23 May 2009|title=NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve will contest a NASCAR Canadian Tire race|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/nascar-jacques-villeneuve-will-contest-a-nascar-canadian-tire-race?artid=108008|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606153017/https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/nascar-jacques-villeneuve-will-contest-a-nascar-canadian-tire-race?artid=108008}}</ref> finishing fourth at Trois-Rivieres.<ref name=2009Canada>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/T/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606150756/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/T/}}</ref> For the first and only time, Villeneuve entered the [[Spa 24 Hours]] in [[2009 24 Hours of Spa|2009]]. He shared Gravity Racing International's G2 category No. 118 [[Mosler MT900]]R GT3 with [[Vincent Radermecker]], Loris de Sordi and [[Ho-Pin Tung]]. The trio failed to finish.<ref name="RSCResults" /> He drove the No. 27 Mercedes TRV6 at the [[Interlagos Circuit]] and Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez rounds of Top Race V6 Argentina,<ref>{{Cite news|date=30 June 2009|title=Villeneuve en el Top Race|language=es|trans-title=Villeneuve in the Top Race|work=El Popular|url=http://www.elpopular.com.ar/diario/2009/06/30/nota.html?idnota=56165|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054055/http://www.elpopular.com.ar/diario/2009/06/30/nota.html?idnota=56165|url-status=live}}</ref> achieving a best finish of 13th in Buenos Aires.<ref name="DBOverview" /> He made one appearance in the [[2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series|2009 Nationwide Series]], finishing fourth at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Basu|first=Arpon|date=7 August 2009|title=Busch sets sights on Villeneuve|work=The Globe and Mail|agency=The Canadian Press|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/busch-sets-sights-on-villeneuve/article1201782/|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054019/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/busch-sets-sights-on-villeneuve/article1201782/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=2009Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513111221/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2009/B/}}</ref>

In 2010, Villeneuve ran the Nationwide Series road courses at Road America, [[Watkins Glen International|Watkins Glen]] and Montreal in Braun Racing's No. 32 vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mejía|first=Diego|date=3 June 2010|title=Villeneuve eighth at Watkins Glen|url=https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/villeneuve-eighth-at-watkins-glen-4440415/4440415/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054103/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/villeneuve-eighth-at-watkins-glen-4440415/4440415/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 June 2010|title=Jacques Villeneuve to make NASCAR return|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/06/03/jacques-villeneuve-to-make-nascar-return/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|publisher=[[Speedcafe]]|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607083138/https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/06/03/jacques-villeneuve-to-make-nascar-return/}}</ref> He finished eighth at Watkins Glen before claiming third at Montreal, where he started second.<ref name=2010Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508200432/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/B/}}</ref> In mid-season, Villeneuve entered the [[2010 Brickyard 400|Brickyard 400]] at [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]] finishing 29th in Braun Racing's No. 32 car.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jenkins|first=Chris|date=24 July 2010|title=NASCAR: Villeneuve returns to Indy just in time|work=[[The News-Herald (Ohio)|The News-Herald]]|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.news-herald.com/news/nascar-villeneuve-returns-to-indy-just-in-time/article_34b4fcd0-e8b8-5200-bb09-273d8b4687dc.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606173051/https://www.news-herald.com/news/nascar-villeneuve-returns-to-indy-just-in-time/article_34b4fcd0-e8b8-5200-bb09-273d8b4687dc.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=2010Sprint>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/W/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513074730/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/W/}}</ref> Villeneuve joined [[Rod Nash Racing]] as [[Paul Dumbrell]]'s international co-driver in its No. 55 [[Ford Falcon (FG)|Ford FG Falcon]] for the [[2010 Armor All Gold Coast 600|Gold Coast 600]] double header in October 2010 and sought advice from driver [[Marcos Ambrose]] on [[touring car racing]].{{Efn|[[Paul Morris (racing driver)|Paul Morris]] considered Villeneuve for a full-time drive at [[Supercheap Auto Racing]] in the [[2009 V8 Supercar Championship Series]] but a lack of sponsorship prevented his racing in the series.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gover|first=Paul|title=V8 Villeneuve Formula One champ groomed for Supercars|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/361144349|work=[[Herald Sun]]|date=9 January 2009|access-date=6 June 2021|page=78|id={{ProQuest|361144349}}|url-access=subscription|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054021/https://www.proquest.com/docview/361144349|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 October 2010|title=Villeneuve: Ambrose has given me V8 advice|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/10/20/villeneuve-ambrose-has-given-me-v8-advice/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2020|publisher=Speedcafe|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607091153/https://www.speedcafe.com/2010/10/20/villeneuve-ambrose-has-given-me-v8-advice/}}</ref> He finished 22nd in the first race and fifth in the second.<ref name=2010Supercars>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2010 V8 Supercars Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/V8/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507130703/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2010/V8/}}</ref> Ford motorsport manager Chris Styring considered Villeneuve for the [[2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000|Bathurst 1000]], the [[2011 L&H 500|L&H 500]] and the [[2011 Armor All Gold Coast 600|Gold Coast 600]] in the [[2011 International V8 Supercars Championship]], but Villeneuve's financial demands were too great for Ford.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=C.|first=D.|date=23 March 2011|title=Jacques Out of GC600|journal=Auto Action|issue=1433|page=5}}</ref>

=== 2011–present ===

[[File:Nationwide 22 Jacques Villeneuve 2011 Road America Bucyrus 200.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve racing the No. 22 [[Dodge]] at the 2011 Bucyrus 200]]

Villeneuve drove the Road America and Montreal road course races of the [[2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series]] for [[Team Penske|Penske Racing]] in its No. 22 [[Dodge Challenger]] in lieu of [[Brad Keselowski]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 May 2011|title=Villeneuve to race NASCAR in Montreal|publisher=CBC News|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/villeneuve-to-race-nascar-in-montreal-1.1113757|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=July 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701205409/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/villeneuve-to-race-nascar-in-montreal-1.1113757|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished the Road America race third and qualified on pole position for the Montreal event but finished 27th despite leading 29 laps.<ref name=2011Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2011/B/|url-status=live|access-date=6 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509030811/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2011/B/}}</ref> In August 2011, he joined [[Shell Oil Company|Shell V-Power Racing]] for the Stock Car Corrida do Milhão for the [[2011 Stock Car Brasil season|2011 championship]] of [[Stock Car Brasil]] despite concerns about adapting to his car.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 August 2011|title=Villeneuve se preocupa com adaptação na Stock Car|language=pt|trans-title=Villeneuve worries about adaptation in Stock Car|work=[[O Estado de S. Paulo]]|agency=[[Agência Estado]]|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/velocidade,villeneuve-se-preocupa-com-adaptacao-na-stock-car,754180|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054021/https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/velocidade,villeneuve-se-preocupa-com-adaptacao-na-stock-car,754180|url-status=live}}</ref> Driving the No. 27 [[Peugeot 408 (saloon)|Peugeot 408]],<ref name="DBOverview" /> Villeneuve qualified 27th and finished 18th.<ref>{{Cite news|date=7 August 2011|title=Thiago Camilo vence Corrida do Milhão; Villeneuve é 18º|language=pt|trans-title=Thiago Camilo wins the Million Race; Villeneuve is 18th|publisher=[[Terra (company)|Terra]]|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/automobilismo/thiago-camilo-vence-corrida-do-milhao-villeneuve-e-18,443dea175c2ba310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210930/https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/automobilismo/thiago-camilo-vence-corrida-do-milhao-villeneuve-e-18,443dea175c2ba310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was employed by Penske to drive its No. 22 car at the Road America and Montreal road course races in the [[2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 May 2012|title=Jacques Villeneuve to run 2 Nationwide races|work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]]|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jacques-villeneuve-to-run-2-nationwide-races-2012may17-story.html|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607071159/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jacques-villeneuve-to-run-2-nationwide-races-2012may17-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve finished sixth at Road America and third at Montreal.<ref name=2012Nationwide>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/B/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514033924/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/B/}}</ref> During the [[2012 International V8 Supercars Championship]], he filled in for the injured [[Greg Murphy]] for three rounds in [[Kelly Grove Racing|Kelly Racing]]'s No. 51 [[Holden Commodore (VE)|Holden Commodore]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mauk|first=Eric|date=17 July 2012|title=Jacques Villenueve to run two more events for Kelly Racing|url=https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/jacques-villenueve-to-run-two-more-events-for-kelly-racing/423319/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210914/https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/jacques-villenueve-to-run-two-more-events-for-kelly-racing/423319/}}</ref> finishing no higher than 24th.<ref name=2012Supercars>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2012 V8 Supercars Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/V8/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2012/V8}}</ref> He finished seventh sharing Vita4One's No. 34 [[BMW Z4 (E89)|BMW Z4 GT3]] with [[Jos Verstappen]] at the [[Baku World Challenge|City Challenge Baku GT]] event in October.<ref name="RSCResults" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=29 October 2012|title=GT: Jacques Villeneuve takes 7th place in Baku street race (+photos)|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuve-takes-7th-place-in-baku-street-race-photos?artid=149181|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210915/https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuve-takes-7th-place-in-baku-street-race-photos?artid=149181}}</ref>

[[File:Jacques Villeneuve V8 Supercars.JPG|thumb|Villeneuve competing at the [[2012 Coates Hire Ipswich 300]]]]
[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Sonoma 2013.jpg|thumb|Villeneuve during the [[2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350]]]]

When Villeneuve expressed interest in the International V8 Supercars Championship, he was considered for a full-time seat at Kelly Racing in the [[2013 International V8 Supercars Championship|2013]], but no agreement was reached.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Inwood|first=Alex|date=27 June 2012|title=Nissan Targets Villeneuve|journal=Auto Action|issue=1497|pages=4–5}}</ref> For the first and only time, he partook in the Le Mans double header counting towards the [[2013 FFSA GT season|2013 season]] of the [[FFSA GT Championship]], sharing the No. 27 Sport Garage-entered [[Ferrari 458|Ferrari 458 Italia GT3]] with [[Éric Cayrolle]].<ref name="RSCResults" />{{efn|Villeneuve became aware of a possible entry to the FFSA GT Championship through team owner Christian Petit.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=7 May 2013|title=GT: Jacques Villeneuve's new challenge (+photos)|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuves-new-challenge-photos?artid=155529|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Auto123.com|archive-date=June 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612161543/http://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/gt-jacques-villeneuves-new-challenge-photos?artid=155529}}</ref>}} The duo finished 11th in the first race and retired from the next.{{Efn|Villeneuve and Cayrolle were entered for the Imola round but the entry failed to arrive.<ref name=RSCResults/>}}<ref name="RSCResults" /> Midway through the season, Villeneuve was hired by car owner [[James Finch]] to drive the [[2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350|Toyota/Save Mart 350]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in the [[2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series|Sprint Cup Series]] for [[Phoenix Racing (NASCAR team)|Phoenix Racing]] in its No. 51 Chevrolet SS, finishing 41st due to mechanical trouble after 19 laps.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fryer|first=Jenna|date=21 June 2013|title=NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve's return not exactly embraced by fellow drivers|work=Toronto Star|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/06/21/nascar_jacques_villeneuves_return_not_exactly_embraced_by_fellow_drivers.html|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=July 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730202535/http://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/06/21/nascar_jacques_villeneuves_return_not_exactly_embraced_by_fellow_drivers.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Gluck|first=Jeff|date=23 June 2013|title=Road course 'train wreck' out of Sonoma|work=[[USA Today]]|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/23/jacques-villeneuve-danica-patrick-clint-bowyer-sonoma-raceway-toyota-save-mart-350/2450487/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=July 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702000401/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/23/jacques-villeneuve-danica-patrick-clint-bowyer-sonoma-raceway-toyota-save-mart-350/2450487/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, he finished fifth in the Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres (part of the [[2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|Canadian Tire Series]]) in 22 Racing's Dodge Challenger.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nesbitt|first=Wally|date=11 June 2013|title=Villeneuve Joins 22 Racing For the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres|url=https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/breaking-news/item/1834-villeneuve-joins-22-racing-for-the-grand-prix-of-trois-rivieres.html|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Inside Track Motorsport News|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124064039/https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/breaking-news/item/1834-villeneuve-joins-22-racing-for-the-grand-prix-of-trois-rivieres.html}}</ref><ref name=2013Canadian>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/T/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508200419/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2013/T/}}</ref>

[[File:Jacques Villeneuve Peugeot 208 GTi Lydden Hill 2014 004.jpg|thumb|left|Villeneuve driving a [[Peugeot 208]] Supercar at the [[2014 World RX of Great Britain]]]]

In 2014, Villeneuve signed to drive an [[Albatec Racing]]-prepared [[Peugeot 208]] Supercar part-time in the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]]'s [[2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship|inaugural season]].<ref name=WRX2014>{{Cite web|last=Bolton|first=James|date=13 February 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve commits to World Rallycross Championship|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/rallycross/jacques-villeneuve-commits-world-rallycross-championship|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115155327/https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/rallycross/jacques-villeneuve-commits-world-rallycross-championship}}</ref><ref name=TG2014>{{Cite web|last=Horncastle|first=Rowan|date=28 April 2014|title=Why is Jacques Villeneuve doing Rallycross?|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/why-jacques-villeneuve-doing-rallycross|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|archive-date=August 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801021632/http://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/why-jacques-villeneuve-doing-rallycross}}</ref> He chose to do [[rallycross]] because he felt it was exciting for both drivers and spectators.<ref name=TG2014/> In seven races, Villeneuve scored eight points for 37th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name=2014WRXStandings>{{Cite web|title=2014 Classifications – 2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship|url=http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rallycross-championship/2014/2014-classifications|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128104617/http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rallycross-championship/2014/2014-classifications|archive-date=28 November 2014|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]]}}</ref> He was released before the season ended due to non-supportive statements he made concerning his team and rallycross.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridge|first=Hal|date=19 November 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve splits with World RX team ahead of final round|url=https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/jacques-villeneuve-splits-with-world-rx-team-ahead-of-final-round-5045747|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625054040/https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/jacques-villeneuve-splits-with-world-rx-team-ahead-of-final-round-5045747/5045747/}}</ref> Villeneuve entered the [[2014 Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]] for the first time in 19 years, driving [[Schmidt Peterson Motorsports|Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports]]' No. 5 [[Dallara DW12]]-Honda third car entry.{{efn| He had a seat fitting at the team's factory on 20 March.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Cavin|first=Curt|title=Jacques Back!|journal=Auto Action|date=27 March 2014|page=11|issue=1584}}</ref>}}<ref name="IndyResults" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Miller|first=Robin|authorlink=Robin Miller (journalist)|date=25 February 2014|title=IndyCar: Jacques Villeneuve to return to Indy 500 with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports|work=[[Racer (magazine)|Racer]]|url=https://racer.com/2014/02/25/indycar-jacques-villeneuve-to-return-to-indy-500-with-schmidt-peterson-motorsports/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210921/https://racer.com/2014/02/25/indycar-jacques-villeneuve-to-return-to-indy-500-with-schmidt-peterson-motorsports/|url-status=live}}</ref> Though he had not planned to return to American open-wheel racing, he changed his mind after the 2012 introduction of a new car and engine formula.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pappone|first=Jeff|date=26 February 2014|title=Jacques Villeneuve returns to driver's seat|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/jacques-villeneuve-returns-to-drivers-seat/article17129395/|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401235408/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/jacques-villeneuve-returns-to-drivers-seat/article17129395/|url-status=live}}</ref> He qualified 27th and finished 14th.<ref name="IndyResults" /> In August, Villeneuve finished 24th in Jacombs' No. 7 Dodge at [[2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series|Canadian Tire Series]]' Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres.<ref name=2014Canadian>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2014/T/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2014/T}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Butcher|first=Louis|date=16 July 2014|title=Villeneuve associé à l'écurie Jacombs à Trois-Rivières|language=fr|trans-title=Villeneuve associated with the Jacombs team in Trois-Rivières|work=[[Le Journal de Montréal]]|url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/07/16/villeneuve-associe-a-lecurie-jacombs-a-trois-rivieres|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210916/https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/07/16/villeneuve-associe-a-lecurie-jacombs-a-trois-rivieres|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:2015 Punta del Este ePrix - Qualifying - 07 (cropped).JPG|thumb|Villeneuve during qualifying at the [[2015 Punta del Este ePrix]]]]

Villeneuve accepted an invitation to enter [[2015 Stock Car Brasil season|2015 Stock Car Brasil]]'s season-opening [[Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna (Goiânia)|Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna]] round alongside Zonta in Shell Racing's No. 10 [[Chevrolet Aveo|Chevrolet Sonic]], placing 21st.<ref name="DBOverview" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 February 2015|title=Campeão da F-1, Villeneuve reeditará dupla com Zonta na abertura da Stock|trans-title=F-1 champion Villeneuve will reissue duo with Zonta at the opening of Stock|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/stock-car/noticia/2015/02/campeao-da-f-1-villeneuve-reeditara-dupla-com-zonta-na-abertura-da-stock.html|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|archive-date=March 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313134526/http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/stock-car/noticia/2015/02/campeao-da-f-1-villeneuve-reeditara-dupla-com-zonta-na-abertura-da-stock.html}}</ref> He signed a contract to replace Heidfeld and partner with [[Stéphane Sarrazin]] at [[Venturi Racing|Venturi Grand Prix]] in the [[2015–16 Formula E Championship|2015–16 season]] of the all-electric [[Formula E]] series.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 August 2015|title=Former F1 champion Villeneuve goes electric|work=[[Bangkok Post]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/649512/former-f1-champion-villeneuve-goes-electric|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210936/https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/649512/former-f1-champion-villeneuve-goes-electric|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve had observed Formula E intently throughout 2014, admiring its bumpy city tracks. Guido Pastor called him to test a car, after which he got selected to drive.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barstow|first=Ollie|date=17 August 2015|title=Villeneuve: Easy decision to join Formula E|url=https://www.crash.net/fe/news/222049/1/villeneuve-easy-decision-to-join-formula-e|url-status=dead|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Crash|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210920/https://www.crash.net/fe/news/222049/1/villeneuve-easy-decision-to-join-formula-e}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sylt|first=Christian|date=11 September 2015|title=Jacques Villeneuve on the Truth About Why He Is Driving in Formula E|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/09/11/jacques-villeneuve-on-the-truth-about-why-he-is-driving-in-formula-e/?sh=20bc2d85a5f8|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=[[Forbes]]|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210921/https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/09/11/jacques-villeneuve-on-the-truth-about-why-he-is-driving-in-formula-e/?sh=20bc2d85a5f8}}</ref> Villeneuve finished outside the top ten in the first two races and failed to start the [[2015 Punta del Este ePrix|Punta del Este ePrix]] due to an accident during qualifying.<ref name=FEOverview>{{Cite web|date=19 July 2016|title=Season two review pt4: Jacques Villeneuve|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/season-two-review-pt4-jacques-villeneuve/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026200640/http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/season-two-review-pt4-jacques-villeneuve|archive-date=26 October 2016|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=FIA Formula E}}</ref> His relationship with Venturi cooled thereafter and they agreed to terminate their working relationship early in January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Sam|date=22 January 2016|title=Exclusive: Villeneuve parts ways with Venturi Formula E team|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/exclusive-villeneuve-parts-ways-with-venturi-formula-e-team-668557/668557/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108092607/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/exclusive-villeneuve-parts-ways-with-venturi-formula-e-team-668557/668557/}}</ref> Villeneuve signed a one-race agreement to return to rallycross in the [[2018 Americas Rallycross Championship|2018 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=2 August 2018|title=Jacques Villeneuve tests his ARX Rallycross Subaru|url=https://us.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-tests-rallycross-subaru/3152689/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=September 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911225729/https://us.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-tests-rallycross-subaru/3152689/}}</ref> He drove a [[Subaru Rally Team USA]]-entered [[Subaru Impreza#WRX STI 2|WRX STi]] Supercar at the [[2018 World RX of Canada|World RX of Canada]] (part of the [[Americas Rallycross Championship]]).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridge|first=Hal|date=27 July 2018|title=1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve back to rallycross|url=https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/1997-formula-1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-back-to-rallycross-5293376/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Autosport|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210945/https://www.autosport.com/world-rallycross/news/1997-formula-1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-back-to-rallycross-5293376/5293376/}}</ref> He failed to qualify for the final following two accidents sustained during the second semi-final.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagnan|first=René|date=6 October 2018|title=Jacques Villeneuve stumbles in ARX rallycross semi-final at GP3R|url=https://www.motorsport.com/global-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-stumbles-arx-rallycross-gp3r-/3154876/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=Motorsport.com|archive-date=October 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011112438/https://www.motorsport.com/global-rx/news/jacques-villeneuve-stumbles-arx-rallycross-gp3r-/3154876/}}</ref>

For the [[2019 Italian GT Championship|2019 season]], Villeneuve shared Scuderia Baldini 27's GT3 Pro-class No. 27 [[Ferrari 488 GTE|Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo]] with [[Giancarlo Fisichella]] and Stefano Gai in the [[Italian GT Championship]], finishing fourth at the 3 Hours of Misano and second at the 3 Hours of Vallelunga.<ref name="RSCResults" /><ref name="DBOverview" /> He raced as a guest driver at the [[Ring Knutstorp]] and [[Karlskoga Motorstadion]] rounds of the [[Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia]] in a MTech Competition-entered Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, placing in the top ten in the second race of both rounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chokhani|first=Darshan|date=6 May 2019|title=Villeneuve takes Top 5 finish in Race 2 of Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-takes-top-5-finish-in-fNfJ7o_4T6WT1EeqsmYMrg?iid=Un7o4a_KR3Sq8NDi8uFEXg|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[DriveTribe]]|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210939/https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-takes-top-5-finish-in-fNfJ7o_4T6WT1EeqsmYMrg?iid=Un7o4a_KR3Sq8NDi8uFEXg}}<br>{{Cite web|last=Chokhani|first=Darshan|date=19 August 2019|title=Villeneuve scores Top 10 Result in Race 2 of Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-scores-top-10-result-c3dBoXhVTO6s2DD5i7dt0g?iid=UpaW8yGBROaAV9MC8wQD3A|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=DriveTribe|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607210956/https://drivetribe.com/p/villeneuve-scores-top-10-result-c3dBoXhVTO6s2DD5i7dt0g?iid=UpaW8yGBROaAV9MC8wQD3A}}</ref> That year, he made his debut in [[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]] in the Elite 1 Division. Villeneuve drove the No. 32 [[Go Fas Racing]] Chevrolet, finishing the season eighth in points with 431 scored, two pole positions and seven top-tens.<ref name=2019Whelen>{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villeneuve – 2019 Whelen Euro Elite 1 Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2019/E1/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506221204/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2019/E1}}</ref> For the 2020 season, he entered that year's [[2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|Whelen Euro Series]] with FEED Vict Racing, a team owned by him and [[Patrick Lemarié]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Guiglia|first=Gian Luca|date=27 December 2019|title=Jacques Villeneuve doubles down on NWES, brings FEED Racing to the Grid|url=https://www.euronascar.com/2019/12/27/jacques-villeneuve-doubles-down-on-nwes-brings-feed-racing-to-the-grid/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=[[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]]|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304185335/https://www.euronascar.com/2019/12/27/jacques-villeneuve-doubles-down-on-nwes-brings-feed-racing-to-the-grid/}}</ref> Driving four rounds in the No. 5 car, he achieved two top fives for 104 points (21st overall) in the Elite 1 Division.<ref name="MMagBio" /><ref name="2020Whelen">{{Cite web|title=Jacques Villenueve – 2020 EuroNASCAR Pro Results|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2020/E1/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|work=Racing-Reference|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507133543/https://www.racing-reference.info/driver-season-stats/villeja01/2020/E1/}}</ref> He drove Academy Motorsport's No. 5 car in the [[2021 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|2021 Whelen Euro Series]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nyugen|first=Justin|date=4 March 2021|title=Jacques Villeneuve joins Academy-Caffi alliance for 2021 EuroNASCAR season|url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/03/jacques-villeneuve-joins-academy-caffi-alliance-for-2021-euronascar-season/|url-status=live|access-date=7 June 2021|publisher=The Checkered Flag|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304221337/https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/03/jacques-villeneuve-joins-academy-caffi-alliance-for-2021-euronascar-season/}}</ref> achieving his first two series victories in both races of the season's final round at [[Vallelunga Circuit|Vallelunga]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Elson|first=James|title=Jacques Villeneuve wins first race in 13 years – then does it again day after|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/us-scene/nascar/jacques-villeneuve-wins-first-race-in-13-years-then-does-it-again-day-after|work=Motor Sport|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021|archive-date=November 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101115159/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/us-scene/nascar/jacques-villeneuve-wins-first-race-in-13-years-then-does-it-again-day-after|url-status=live}}</ref> and scoring 331 points for ninth in the points standings with two wins and four top-ten finishes.<ref name=2021NASCAR>{{cite web|title=2021 EuroNASCAR Pro Championship: Final Classification|url=https://www.euronascar.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2021/10/31/2021_EuroNASCARPro_FINAL-CLASSIFICATION.pdf|publisher=NASCAR Whelen Euro Series|access-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120212604/https://www.euronascar.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2021/10/31/2021_EuroNASCARPro_FINAL-CLASSIFICATION.pdf|archive-date=November 20, 2021}}</ref> He left the series after the season was over to focus on his F1 commentary commitments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gauthier |first=Louis-Simon |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Jacques Villeneuve au GP3R: «Je suis impatient de revenir!» |language=fr |trans-title=Jacques Villeneuve at the GP3R: "I can't wait to come back!" |work=[[Le Nouvelliste (Quebec)|Le Nouvelliste]] |url=https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/2022/07/18/jacques-villeneuve-au-gp3r-je-suis-impatient-de-revenir-e04a9fe6fbb29b5fe900d34071625f95 |access-date=November 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718185821/https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/2022/07/18/jacques-villeneuve-au-gp3r-je-suis-impatient-de-revenir-e04a9fe6fbb29b5fe900d34071625f95 |archive-date=July 18, 2022}}</ref>

For [[2022 NASCAR Cup Series|2022]], Villeneuve returned to the NASCAR Cup Series as a part-time driver of the non-chartered No. 27 [[Team Hezeberg]] Ford.<ref>{{cite web|last=Utter|first=Jim|title=Former F1 champ Jacques Villeneuve to run 2022 Daytona 500|url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/f1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-daytona-500/7223121/|publisher=[[Motorsport.com]]|date=January 12, 2022|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=January 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112185803/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/f1-champion-jacques-villeneuve-daytona-500/7223121/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Long|first=Dustin|title=Former F1, Indy 500 champ Jacques Villeneuve focused on Daytona 500|url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/02/12/former-f1-indy-500-champ-jacques-villeneuve-focused-on-daytona-500/|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213141933/https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/02/12/former-f1-indy-500-champ-jacques-villeneuve-focused-on-daytona-500/|url-status=live}}</ref> He aimed to assist Team Hezeberg in the launch of its Cup Series programme and he consented to assist with their effort in the [[2022 Daytona 500|Daytona 500]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Villeneuve tries to add Daytona 500 to his storied career|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jacques-villeneuve-tries-to-add-daytona-500-to-his-storied-career-1.1758763|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]|agency=[[The Canadian Press]]|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213141932/https://www.tsn.ca/jacques-villeneuve-tries-to-add-daytona-500-to-his-storied-career-1.1758763|url-status=live}}</ref> Villeneuve qualified for the race as of the fastest of the open non-charter teams; starting from 40th, he finished the race in 22nd after an early-race half-spin and a subsequent collision with [[Tyler Reddick]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benyon|first=Jack|title=Underdog Daytona 500 effort might be Villeneuve's post-F1 high|url=https://the-race.com/nascar/underdog-daytona-500-effort-might-be-villeneuves-post-f1-high/|publisher=The Race|date=21 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|archive-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224164804/https://the-race.com/nascar/underdog-daytona-500-effort-might-be-villeneuves-post-f1-high/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, he failed to start the NASCAR Pinty's Series' Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in the No. 7 Dumoulin Competition-prepared Dodge after accepting an offer by Festidrag Développement president Martin D'Anjou to enter the race.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patrick |first=Caitlin |date=August 5, 2022 |title=News & Notes: Jacques Villeneuve Ready to Make NASCAR Pinty's Return at GP3R |url=https://www.nascar.ca/2022/08/05/news-notes-jacques-villeneuve-ready-to-make-nascar-pintys-return-at-gp3r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807204911/https://www.nascar.ca/2022/08/05/news-notes-jacques-villeneuve-ready-to-make-nascar-pintys-return-at-gp3r/ |archive-date=August 7, 2022 |access-date=November 24, 2022 |publisher=[[NASCAR Pinty's Series]]}}</ref>

For 2023, Villeneuve entered the first three rounds of the [[2023 FIA World Endurance Championship]] alongside [[Tom Dillmann]] and [[Esteban Guerrieri]] in the  [[ByKolles Racing|Floyd Vanwall Racing Team]]'s No. 4 non-hybrid [[Vanwall Vandervell 680]]-[[Gibson Technology|Gibson]] in the [[Le Mans Hypercar|LMH]] category, although he was noncompetitive and was replaced by [[Tristan Vautier]] for the [[2023 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Thurkal|first=Rachit|title=Vanwall drops ex-F1 champion Villeneuve for Le Mans|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/vanwall-drops-ex-f1-champion-villeneuve-for-le-mans/10473234/|publisher=[[Motorsport.com]]|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531151408/https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/vanwall-drops-ex-f1-champion-villeneuve-for-le-mans/10473234/|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently withdrew from the team for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lloyd|first=Daniel|title=Villeneuve "Deeply Disappointed" at Vanwall Dismissal|url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/villeneuve-deeply-disappointed-at-vanwall-dismissal/|publisher=SportsCar365|date=May 31, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531133436/https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/villeneuve-deeply-disappointed-at-vanwall-dismissal/|url-status=live}}</ref>