Formula 1 Grand Prix Heineken du Canada 2018

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:15 pm

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

f1.com wrote:

In the 1960s the rivalry between French and English speaking Canada meant that the country's Grand Prix had two homes: Mosport Park one year and Mont-Tremblant the next. By 1970, however, Mont-Tremblant was deemed too dangerous and the race moved full time to Mosport Park.

In 1977 the French Canadians, motivated by the incredible success of Gilles Villeneuve, decided it was about time they built a race track. Building a new circuit simply wasn't feasible, however, as time and money were against them.

Their solution was simple and effective. Taking the Ile Notre-Dame, they connected all the island's roads and made a circuit. The island had been the home of the 1967 World Fair (Expo'67) and was full of futuristic looking buildings. It was, everyone agreed, a perfect venue for a Grand Prix.

After $2m was spent on upgrading the circuit to Formula One standards, the first race was held there in October 1978. Gilles Villeneuve, in his first season with Ferrari, was yet to win a Formula One race, but at his home Grand Prix he took a memorable debut victory. Following his tragic death in 1982, the track was renamed in his honour.

His son, Jacques, never won at the track but some of the great drivers of the sport have taken the spoils here. Michael Schumacher holds the record of having won seven times in Canada. It is also the scene of Jean Alesi's single Grand Prix victory in 1995, driving the number 27 Ferrari, the same car number which carried Gilles Villeneuve into the hearts of the Canadian Formula One fans.

Last year's race

Lewis Hamilton wins after starting from pole position for the 65th time, equalizing Senna's record

Season standings

Timetables
all times are local (GMT -4)

Friday 8th June

Ferrari Challenge First Practice Session 08:55 - 09:15
Formula 1 First Practice Session 10:00 - 11:30
Porsche Cup Challenge Practice Session 11:55 - 12:35
Formula 1 Second Practice Session 14:00 - 15:30
F-1600 Practice Session 15:55 - 16:25
Ferrari Challenge Second Practice Session 16:50 - 17:10
Porsche Cup Challenge Qualifying Session 17:35 - 18:15

Saturday 9th June

F-1600 Qualifying Session 09:00 - 09:30
Formula 1 Third Practice Session 11:00 - 12:00
Ferrari Challenge Qualifying Session 12:20 - 12:55
Formula 1 Qualifying Session 14:00 - 15:00
Ferrari Challenge First Race (15 Laps or 25 Mins) 15:30 - 16:00
Porsche Cup Challenge First Race (19 Laps or 30 Mins) 16:30 - 17:05
F-1600 First Race (15 Laps or 25 Mins) 17:35 - 18:05
Formula 1 Raft Race 18:15 - 19:15

Sunday 10th June

F-1600 Second Race (15 Laps or 25 Mins) 09:15 - 09:45
Porsche Cup Challenge Second Race (19 Laps or 30 Mins) 10:15 - 10:50
Ferrari Challenge Second Race (15 Laps or 25 Mins) 11:15 - 11:45
Formula 1 Grand Prix (70 Laps or 120 Mins) 14:10 - 16:10

last race before world cup begins

Gabriel · PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:25 pm

Love me some GMT-4 grand prix racing!

Fabs · PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:36 pm

SO MUCH RAIN

today :8:

iks · PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:07 pm

Fabs wrote:

SO MUCH RAIN

today :8:

yeah...

the forecast for this weekend is picture perfect though. 0% chance of rain. It's probably not such a bad thing these days with how the races are run when there is even a hint of moisture. :roll:

Fabs · PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:32 pm

Ricciardo will take engine penalties this weekend

codename_47 · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:30 am

Good start

Now all we need is for similar penalties for Max, Lewis, Kimi, Sebass and Bottas and we'll have a race on our hands :mrgreen:

EAS · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:41 am

Well, it's Canada. It's a good place for someone like Ricciardo to take such a penalty. You never know when chaos will emerge and put him in a good position to win the race.

iks · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:21 am

It's one of the few races per year that is perfect for West coast North America. Others being Japan, China, Australia, Malaysia, and Brazil.

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:01 pm

races in the afternoon here are a nightmare for those without cable, at least the broadcast is way better with no ad breaks before the podium

De Cesaris fan · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:18 pm

I'm going to be in Bosnia on Sunday. Apparently the races are shown on 'Sport Klub', which is an Eastern European channel. Can any European members confirm that? And is it freeview? I won't have a laptop, so a stream to my phone is the only alternative!

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:26 pm

looks like is paid, try finding an iptv listing for a good stream

De Cesaris fan · PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:31 pm

Thanks.

Stream it is!

Bleu · PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 6:22 pm

After being in Montreal a little more than year ago and having walked through majority of the circuit it's nice to wait this race.

Gabriel · PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:15 pm

I had in mind, to watch both friday FP, from F1TV, while at work.

Now I have been assigned an activity that'll keep me away from the PC all day.

Fabs · PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:31 pm

Fabs wrote:

Ricciardo will take engine penalties this weekend

Or not

SFM · PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:59 am

iks wrote:

It's one of the few races per year that is perfect for West coast North America. Others being Japan, China, Australia, Malaysia, and Brazil.

Totally agree! Although I have given up on watching QLF live. I always watch the reruns at 9 or 10 in the morning, that's perfect then as well because you're actually awake and follow what's happening :mrgreen:

I'm looking forward to Canada, hopefully with some good action as usual.

Gaara · PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:53 pm

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/13660 ... -of-spares

:lol:

ApexBoner · PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:25 pm

Gaara wrote:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136603/haas-cant-afford-crashes-amid-lack-of-spares

:lol:

It's that easy Red Bull

Fabs · PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 3:27 pm

Gaara wrote:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136603/haas-cant-afford-crashes-amid-lack-of-spares

:lol:

What's so funny? We've had this situation for years when teams can't just bring 4 new parts to a race weekend.

Gaara · PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 3:30 pm

FP1 red flagged because Hulk has conked out.

Fabs wrote:

Gaara wrote:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136603/haas-cant-afford-crashes-amid-lack-of-spares

:lol:

What's so funny? We've had this situation for years when teams can't just bring 4 new parts to a race weekend.

Because they're asking Grosjean and Mags not to crash.

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