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Super-soft tyres cause lap times lottery (Canadian GP Practice 2 interactive data)
Posted onWhy did so many drivers struggle with the super soft tyres in second practice? Take a closer look at the times from second practice in Canada with the interactive chart below:
Canadian Grand Prix practice in pictures
Posted onPractice for the Canadian Grand Prix began today. See below for pictures of F1 cars in action at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the first time in two years.
Vettel heads second practice in Canada
Posted onSebastian Vettel set the fastest time around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the second practice session. But the big story of practice was how most drivers struggled with the super-soft tyres, many of them complaining about severe graining on the option rubber.
Canadian Grand Prix Practice 2 Live Blog
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Renault show strong straight-line speed (Canadian GP Practice 1 interactive data)
Posted onThe fastest car through the speed trap in first practice today was not a Mclaren – but a Renault. Take a closer look at the data from first practice in Canada including an interactive chart of all the drivers’ lap times below.
Button fastest in Canada first practice
Posted onJenson Button was fastest in the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix. Four Mercedes-powered cars occupied the first four places with Michael Schumacher second ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
Canadian Grand Prix Practice 1 Live Blog
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2010 Canadian Grand Prix – F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme (Video)
Posted onHave all the important information for this weekend?óÔé¼Ôäós Canadian Grand Prix at your fingertips with the F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme including a video lap of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve:
Fittipaldi joins Canadian stewards
Posted onTwo-times world champion Emerson Fittipaldi will serve as the drivers’ representative to the stewards at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Fittipaldi won the world championship for Lotus in 1972 and McLaren in 1974. He made his last F1 start at Watkins Glen 30 years ago. After that he enjoyed a successful career in Indycars, winning … Continue reading Fittipaldi joins Canadian stewards
Red Bull may be vulnerable at Montreal (Canadian Grand Prix preview)
Posted onF1’s return to Montreal was cheered by fans when it was announced last November. Following an exciting race in Istanbul, and with the championship battle finely poised between McLaren and Red Bull, the stage is set for one of Montreal’s typically unpredictable races.
Montreal track re-surfaced after break-up
Posted onThe Circuit Gilles Vileneuve has had new tarmac laid at the places where it broke up during its last Formula 1 event in 2008. Turn two (the Senna hairpin), turns six and seven and turn ten (the Casino hairpin) all suffered a lot of damage during the qualifying session for the 2008 race. They were … Continue reading Montreal track re-surfaced after break-up
Showers threaten Canadian GP weekend
Posted onFormula 1 can expect warm weather for Canadian Grand Prix but with a chance of showers on Sunday and possibly also Saturday. Regional temperatures are slightly above average at the moment and are expected to climb into the high 20s over the weekend. Will any of the showers hit the track during one of the … Continue reading Showers threaten Canadian GP weekend
Canadian Grand Prix live TV times
Posted onHere are the details of the BBC’s live video coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix and the F1 Fanatic live blogs which will take place during all five sessions this weekend. If you would like to help run the live blogs this weekend please get in touch by emailling me, using Twitter or leave a … Continue reading Canadian Grand Prix live TV times
FOTA wants more money for F1 teams – it should get some for circuits too
Posted onHaving taken on Max Mosley over F1 cost cutting – and come out with some positive changes for the sport – the Formula One Teams’ Association is now aiming to get a bigger share of F1’s revenue. FOTA president Luca di Montezemolo told Gazzetta dello Sport: I’ve known Ecclestone since 1973, and I think he’s … Continue reading FOTA wants more money for F1 teams – it should get some for circuits too
No Canadian GP on 2009 F1 calendar
Posted onThe Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 F1 calendar in a shock move as the FIA published full details of next year’s schedule. No reason has been given for the deletion of the Montreal race, held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
2008 Canadian Grand Prix Notes
Posted onHere are my notes on the Canadian Grand Prix including final thoughts on that pit lane crash, the BMW drivers shuffling position, and another unhapy race for Fernando Alonso. Add your observations below…
Canadian Grand Prix circuit may change for 2009 but will it be necessary?
Posted onBefore the Canadian Grand Prix when I asked if F1 had become too fast for the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Cooperman nailed the problem on the head: A bigger issue at Canada has to be why the tarmac reacts in such a way that only the racing line is anywhere near grippy. Why, when a driver … Continue reading Canadian Grand Prix circuit may change for 2009 but will it be necessary?
Why do million-dollar F1 drivers keep making mistakes at red lights?
Posted onLewis Hamilton would be best advised to skip today’s newspapers. Unless he wants to read several unfortunate comparisons between his father’s prang in a Porsche last week and his crash with Kimi Raikkonen in the pits (see video here). Hamilton is not the only F1 driver to have messed up at a red light in … Continue reading Why do million-dollar F1 drivers keep making mistakes at red lights?
2008 Canadian GP facts & stats
Posted onWith Robert Kubica winning the first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix for Poland there’s a bumper crop of facts and statistics following yesterday’s Canadian Grand Prix. Nick Heidfeld is now the driver with the most second places and no wins, Kimi Raikkonen set yet another fastest lap, and McLaren & Ferrari’s domination of the top … Continue reading 2008 Canadian GP facts & stats