Max Verstappen and the rest of the F1 field are gearing up for another thrilling race, this time at the Canadian Grand Prix.
After wrapping up the first European double-header of the season, Formula 1 is heading back to North America for a single race—the Canadian Grand Prix. A staple on the F1 calendar since its debut in 1978, this race is held at the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal. The track’s name pays homage to Gilles Villeneuve, a Canadian racing legend. His son, Jacques Villeneuve, also made history by becoming Canada’s first World Champion in 1997.
The Canadian Grand Prix is cherished for its passionate and knowledgeable fans who contribute to the electrifying atmosphere. Scheduled to run from June 7 to June 9, 2024, the race will start at 3 PM local time (2 PM BST) on Sunday.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is renowned for its challenging layout, featuring a mix of slow, medium, and high-speed corners, with walls dangerously close to the track. Three DRS zones provide ample opportunities for overtaking, especially at the chicane of Turns 13 and 14, and into Turn 1. The tricky chicanes at Turns 3 and 4, 6 and 7, and 8 and 9 pose additional challenges as drivers push to get back on the throttle early.
Turn 10 offers a prime location for fans to witness some daring overtakes as the cars navigate the hairpin corner before speeding down the back straight. However, drivers need to be wary of the ‘Wall of Champions,’ named after several World Champions who have crashed there.
This year’s Canadian Grand Prix will follow the standard race weekend format, not featuring the Sprint format. The next Sprint race is scheduled for the Austrian Grand Prix at the end of June.
As the 2024 F1 season progresses, fans are keeping an eye on several records in the making. From the longest points-scoring streaks in F1 history to the all-time points rankings featuring names like Hamilton, Verstappen, and Alonso, the sport is as thrilling as ever.
The session times for the Canadian Grand Prix are as follows: Free Practice 1 starts on Friday at 1:30 PM, followed by Free Practice 2 at 5 PM. Saturday kicks off with Free Practice 3 at 12:30 PM, leading into Qualifying at 4 PM. The main event, the race itself, will be on Sunday at 2 PM, covering 70 laps or 120 minutes.
Following the Canadian Grand Prix, the F1 calendar continues with an array of exciting races: the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona from June 21-23, the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg from June 28-30, and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone from July 5-7, to name just a few. The season will conclude with a series of thrilling races, including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina in December.
With the Canadian Grand Prix just around the corner, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating another exhilarating weekend of F1 racing. Stay tuned as the 2024 season continues to unfold with high-speed drama and record-breaking performances.
Source: Planetf1
