In 2014, he signed to drive an Albatec Racing-prepared Peugeot 208 Supercar part-time in the FIA World Rallycross Championship's inaugural season. Villeneuve chose to do rallycross because he felt it was exciting for both drivers and spectators. In seven races, Villeneuve scored eight points for 37th in the Drivers' Championship. He was released before the season ended due to statements he made not supporting his team or rallycross. Villeneuve agreed to make his first entry in the Indianapolis 500 for 19 years driving a third car for Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports in its No. 5 Dallara DW12-Honda entry. He changed his view on returning to American open-wheel racing after the 2012 introduction of a new car and engine formula. He had a seat fitting at the team's factory on 20 March. He qualified 27th and finished 14th. In August, Villeneuve finished 24th in Jacombs' No. 7 Dodge at Canadian Tire Series' Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres.