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Montreal Canada circuit description
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, originally named Ile Notre Dame Circuit, is located near Montreal in Canada. The venue of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix has a length of 4.361 meters. The race of 70 laps make a total distance of 305,3 kilometers. It is also the Canadian GP venue for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The NASCAR races have changed the Gilles Villeneuve circuit's layout; the pit lane had to be extended as a NASCAR pit lane must hold 43 cars.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is well known for its tricky hairpin bends and long straights. The final chicane was always a challenge, but in 2005 it was turned into an even greater challenge as the curbs were made higher and more difficult for drivers to see. Many experienced drivers have also been caught up by the barriers that run close to the circuit. The first lap of the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix is always exciting as it has always been notorious for accidents.
The Montreal F1 circuit became a legend in just 3 decades. It has challenged some of the greatest drivers; Alan Jones, Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna and Fernando Alonso have won Canadian F1 Grand Prix races on this circuit and Michael Schumacher has seen the checkered flag 7 times.
Region
Few places embrace their Grand Prix as enthusiastically as Montreal. The city grinds to a halt over the race weekend as fans from around the world descend on Quebec for a non-stop party. Formula 1 fever - street parties, driver appearances and F1 exhibitions - is focused in one area of town: Rue Ste Catherine. It is the focal point at which race fans can meet. But there is plenty to see and do elsewhere because Montreal seamlessly mixes the old with the new. There is the 400-year-old charm of 'Vieux Montreal', which sits in surprising harmony with the grid pattern and skyscrapers of the modern city. For good shopping, lively nightlife and lots of Formula One excitement head to Rue Ste Catherine. It has an abundance of everything. Try out a restaurant called Le Queue du Cheval. The food's excellent, but that's not the reason for the recommendation. In 2005, Jarno Trulli persuaded the restaurateur to stock his very own Podere Castorani wine - and very good it is too.
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