He Circuit Gilles-Villeneuvewhich houses the Canadian GPis one of the most emblematic of the Formula 1 World Cup.

in 2024, it will be the ninth event on the calendar. max verstappen will defend their victory from last season. The Dutch won carlos sainz And Lewis Hamilton. Fernando Alonso finished ninth.

Below, we give you all the details on the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve and the Canadian GP.

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This is Canada: where it is and what the country looks like

Canada is a sovereign country in North America that shares land borders with the United States, contiguous to the south and with the state and territory of Alaska to the northwest. It also stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and borders the Arctic Ocean in the north.

The Grand Prix du Canada at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve promises a spectacle given its urban character and weak support which pilots are subject to.

Where is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1?

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a urban circuit located on Île Notre-Damean artificial island located in the St. Lawrence River and which is part of Parc Jean-Drapeau in the city of Montrealprovince of Quebec, Canada.

What does the Giles Villeneuve Formula 1 circuit look like? Features

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is quite slow, with many hard-braking chicanes and the famous hairpin to operate the anchors. However, Outside of the bends, the track is fast and flowing.

Its most emblematic piece is found at the very end of the turn: the wall of champions named for the raids on it from Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher during the 1999 Grand Prix weekend.

It is 4,361 kilometers long and has 14 bends. A total of 70 laps will be given to him, thus covering 305,270 kilometres.

If anything characterizes the Canadian GP, ​​it’s little aerodynamic load, which makes it a favorite of Formula drivers. Grandstands 15, 21 and 24, the three that surround the hairpin, next to the amphitheater part are the best places to watch the race as there is usually a lot of overtaking.

• First Grand Prix: 1967
• Number of rounds: 70
• Circuit length: 4,361 km
• Race distance: 305, 270 km
• Lap record: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1:10.240 in 2019.

This is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1