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Gilles was taken long before I started following F1, but from all the things I've read about him, I think I can safely say that I would have supported him if I had followed F1 back in those days. He was a real racer, just the sort of driver that I would support, and Gilles' memory and legacy were also part of the reason why I became a big fan of his son.
Those of us who are not blinded by number of wins and championships know that there are so many other factors to take into consideration when comparing drivers. And Gilles was one of the best there ever was. We know he would have been World Champion. And in our hearts, he is.
And that's all that matters.
20 years ago today... RIP Gilles.
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