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The Canadian Grand Prix has been treading on thin ice for a little over a month now after the event was unceremoniously dropped from the proposed 2009 calendar without warning and at the time, little explanation. Since then, government and circuit officials from Canada have held talks with Bernie Ecclestone in the hope the race can be reinstated. Unfortunately, it seems these discussions have been all but fruitless as an announcement yesterday evening put paid to rest the speculation. Continue Reading

During the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, it became apparent that parts of the track on Ile Notre-Dame were deteriating as the race progressed. Several drivers suffered at the loss of grip that occurs immediately off-line and the issue has repeated itself during yesterday’s qualifying. The hairpin is the most affected area of the track, but other corners are also showing signs of breaking up. Circuit bosses have instructed the hairpin to be resurfaced for this afternoon’s race. Continue Reading

Judging by the comments and from watching the qualifying in my hotel room, the grid-deciding for the Canadian Grand Prix was certainly exciting. Sebastian Vettel couldn’t take part following an accident which rendered his Scuderia Toro Rosso undriveable for the afternoon, and then his team mate suffered a problem with his gear box in this morning’s warm-up. Although Sebastien Bourdais has been given a five grid-slot penalty, news sites on the internet are undecided if he will start in 19th or 20th. Continue Reading

If you are reading this post, it means the hotel I’m staying at doesn’t have free/cheap internet access. As such, there is no qualifying result post or report post. I know, that’s almost as bad as Mosley getting a vote of confidence, but sometimes life deals you a lemon, or something. But all is not lost! Instead of reading my thoughts on qualifying and asking the inevitable questions, I thought you guys could write it instead. So in the comments below feel free to add your favourite bits from each session, and if it’s already mentioned, go ahead and add something else not yet discussed. Ask questions, answer others - have some fun in my absence. Continue Reading

This coming weekend will see the Formula One circus descend on the Saint Lawrence river for the Canadian Grand Prix. The circuit, renamed in 1982 to honour Gilles Villeneuve, is one of the few tracks on the Formula One calendar that I truly like. WIth this interest came the urge to learn more about it, and what better time to share the history of the host of 2008’s seventh round of the championship then now, here, on BlogF1. Continue Reading

By now, most Formula One fans will be well aware that Polish driver Robert Kubica had an almighty accident during yesterdays Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in medics attending the scene of the crash to help Kubica out of his BMW. The young driver was rushed to the medical centre, and then air lifted to the nearest hospital for checks and x-rays. Initially, it was thought that Kubica was well and even spoke a few words to his manager. But a radio message given to Lewis Hamilton as he crossed the line to take his maiden win suggested Robert had sustained a broken leg. Those reports have now been quashed, with the injury now reported as a sprained ankle. Continue Reading

A lap of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on a bicycle. Continue Reading