Poll: Official 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Thread - Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal - Round 9

chrismscotland · 14 Jun 2023 at 10:46

Montréal

When was the track built?

The man-made Notre Dame Island in the middle of the St Lawrence River was created for the 1967 Expo 67 World's Fair. Once the expo and the ensuing 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics had left town, some clever people decided to make a race track out of the island’s roads. And lo, the Circuit Ile Notre-Dame, as it then was, came to be.

When was its first Grand Prix?

With the Canadian Grand Prix having been in search of a permanent home for a number of years in the 1960s and 1970s, the Circuit Ile Notre-Dame first hosted the race in 1978. Fittingly, Gilles Villeneuve claimed his maiden win, at the track that would end up bearing his name.

What’s the circuit like?

The fast, low-downforce circuit is one of the drivers’ favourites. The track is quite stop-start, with lots of heavy-braking chicanes and the famous hairpin to get the anchors working hard. Out of the corners, though, the track is quick and flowing, while the most iconic piece of the circuit comes right at the end of the lap: the Wall of Champions, so-called after excursions into it from Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher during the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

Why go?

The Montrealais really embrace their Grand Prix weekend, with the charming city turning into an F1-loving party town in the week leading up to the race. For the Grand Prix itself, the leafy setting makes the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve one of Formula 1’s most laidback venues.

Where is the best place to watch?

It’s got to be one of either Grandstand 15, 21 or 24, the three that surround the hairpin. It makes for a real amphitheatre vibe down there, as well as allowing you to see all the hairpin overtakes.

Canadian Grand Prix 2023 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times

Sunday 18th June - Canadian GP Qualifying Highlights - 08:30 - 09:30
Sunday 18th June - Canadian GP Race Highlights - 23:30 - 01:00

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 09:45 - 14/06/2023

Track Diagram & Information

Previous Race Highlights

Championship Standings

Drivers Championship

Constructors Championship

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chrismscotland · 14 Jun 2023 at 10:48

Sorry a bit later than usual, started a new job Monday and didn't get my usual Monday from home!

Feek · 14 Jun 2023 at 10:51

The possibility of a moist race is interesting, I wonder if they'll fit the usual magnets to the wall of champions this year.

chrismscotland · 14 Jun 2023 at 10:55

Feek said:
The possibility of a moist race is interesting, I wonder if they'll fit the usual magnets to the wall of champions this year.

I hope we get a bit of mixed weather, makes it more interesting.

Bound to be someone in the wall, my money's on Perez and Stroll at some point

GravyMonster · 15 Jun 2023 at 12:19

Thanks for the thread.

Looking forward to this one, Canada is one of my favourite races of the year.

Mr Jack · 15 Jun 2023 at 12:57

Always like Canada, and wet too. Could be a corker.

chrismscotland said:
Sorry a bit later than usual, started a new job Monday and didn't get my usual Monday from home!

Thanks for the thread, and congratulations on the new job

Max E · 16 Jun 2023 at 08:44

Should be a lovely easy win

cuke2u · 16 Jun 2023 at 10:45

So if you get punted off through no fault of your own you hit a concrete wall??? https://the-race.com/formula-1/new-wall-to-deter-corner-cutting-at-canadian-gp-venue-montreal/

Dup · 16 Jun 2023 at 10:57

cuke2u said:
So if you get punted off through no fault of your own you hit a concrete wall??? https://the-race.com/formula-1/new-wall-to-deter-corner-cutting-at-canadian-gp-venue-montreal/

It's more likely to isolate an out of control car from T1 re-entering the track and collecting someone else on the other side op T2. Single seaters are most vulnerable from the side, so it makes sense but you really wouldn't want to hit it. It will mean drivers won't have an escape when it gets crowded there though.

Quartz · 16 Jun 2023 at 10:59

chrismscotland said:
started a new job Monday

Congratulations.

Max E said:
Should be a lovely easy win

Post / name / location combo win!

cuke2u said:
So if you get punted off through no fault of your own you hit a concrete wall???

Drivers should be slowing down for that corner anyway. And it's tekpro they hit, not concrete. @Dup has pre-empted me on the safety aspect.

jaybee · 16 Jun 2023 at 11:06

Hopefully we get a good race. Good track. Promotes good racing throughout. I don't even think we need wet weather for this track although the field spread can occur quite quickly so rain mid way through would be good.

cuke2u · 16 Jun 2023 at 11:31

Dup said:
It's more likely to isolate an out of control car from T1 re-entering the track and collecting someone else on the other side op T2. Single seaters are most vulnerable from the side, so it makes sense but you really wouldn't want to hit it. It will mean drivers won't have an escape when it gets crowded there though.

What it is for isn't the point...

cuke2u · 16 Jun 2023 at 11:32

Quartz said:
Congratulations.

Post / name / location combo win!

Drivers should be slowing down for that corner anyway. And it's tekpro they hit, not concrete. @Dup has pre-empted me on the safety aspect.

We hope so, that's the theory...

Slam62 · 16 Jun 2023 at 18:49

What the hell are the FIA doing now? A car needed pushing 50 yards so let's stop everything for 20 mins

Drukk · 16 Jun 2023 at 19:02

F1 should refund all those ticket holders, it's their problem and the clock should have been stopped, absolutely disgusting

Feek · 16 Jun 2023 at 19:03

Hubba hubba

Steedie · 16 Jun 2023 at 19:17

F1 is just a mess these days. Stuff like this doesn’t even surprise me any more. It’s meant to be the pinnacle of motorsport but there’s always stuff like this, overly cautious red flags, steward decisions and bizarre decisions on penalties.

Hard to love the sport with the current state with the regs and the state of the FIA/Liberty Media

Slam62 · 16 Jun 2023 at 19:17

Lol and how much does this pantomime cost.

Slam62 · 16 Jun 2023 at 19:18

Steedie said:
F1 is just a mess these days. Stuff like this doesn’t even surprise me any more. It’s meant to be the pinnacle of motorsport but there’s always stuff like this, overly cautious red flags, steward decisions and bizarre decisions on penalties.

Hard to love the sport with the current state with the regs and the state of the FIA/Liberty Media

They're certainly not doing themselves any favours

unKle · 16 Jun 2023 at 19:27

I wonder if the CCTV company run by 'Stroll Industries'...

Home GP, expecting a double podium from his team/drivers. Got conspiracy written all over it.

Nah just joshing.

Poll: Official 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Thread - Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal - Round 9

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Montréal​

When was the track built?​

When was its first Grand Prix?​

What’s the circuit like?​

Why go?​

Where is the best place to watch?​

Canadian Grand Prix 2023 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 09:45 - 14/06/2023​

Track Diagram & Information​

Previous Race Highlights​

Championship Standings​

Drivers Championship​

Constructors Championship​