This is in conjunction with the renewal of the Grand Prix du Canada contract, from 2015 to 2029, in which the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau (SPJD) agreed to help with the renovation and expansion of the infrastructures at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.. For one high-octane weekend in June, Montréal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve racecourse roars to life with the Formula One Grand Prix du Canada. Shop high-quality unique Circuit Gilles Villeneuve T-Shirts designed and sold by artists. High quality Circuit Gilles Villeneuve gifts and merchandise. We will welcome you with open arms at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve as soon as it is safe to do so.’’ – Francois Dumontier, President and CEO Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Between 1986 and 1988 (with a one year hiatus occurring in 1987), the pitlane and start-finish straight were relocated from the hairpin to the exit of the fast right-left chicane, which became the final corner. It is the venue for the FIA Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. Turn 14 is dubbed the As the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve serves as host to different racing series, it is possible to directly compare different race series' lap times. The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX DU CANADA and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula One group company. Until the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA Sunday June 9 2019, 2:10 pm Montréal, Friday July 24th 2020 - We regret to confirm that the 2020 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix unfortunately will not be presented. It has previously hosted the FIA World Sportscar Championship, the Champ Car World Series, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The 1996 race saw both the chicane and the Casino corner removed and the layout changed; the run from the hairpin at the bottom of the circuit was turned into a straight.
From a bird's eye view turns one and two together can represent an 'S' shape. It has previously hosted the FIA World Sportscar Championship, the Champ Car World Series, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The old paddock had been in use since 1988. Barriers run close to the circuit and many experienced drivers have been caught out by them. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.© 2020 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. Entering turns 12 & 13 drivers encounter one of the best passing zones completing the long straight after the hairpin. However, over the years the circuit has transformed into a power track, with straight line speed being very much a priority. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, and everyone. This also shortened the length of the circuit. It is the venue for the FIA Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. In 2017, due to the higher cornering speeds of the new Formula One cars and the new safety requirements imposed by the The complex of turns one and two has become known as the Senna 'S'. In 2002 the exit of the pitlane was changed to make exiting the pitlane safer for drivers. Since the pit-exit was redesigned merging into turn two, the 'S' shape is not so evident on first glance.The very fast Droit du Casino corner (Turn 8) is after the bridge underpass and is known as a 'quick kink' before Turn 9 and the rush to a passing zone at the Hairpin curve. ‘’Though it is disappointing and difficult for us to face this conclusion it … The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX DU CANADA and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula One group company.