Montreal, an atmospheric blend of North American and European culture, is a
charming and exciting place.
The track is maybe not the most challenging from the drivers point of view, however
it is considered as one of the most action packed, fastest events on the Formula
One schedule.
A
combination of straights and slow corners often provides fast, furious, action-packed
racing.
The current host facilities and race track - the circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- is only a stone's throw away from the city centre of Montreal. The most time
efficient way to arrive at the venue is by public transportation. Being one
of the best attended motorsport events each year, it is recommended to arrive
early.
Grandstand 1 and 2:
In the western part of the circuit, the F1 teamsβ pit-stalls are a scene of intense and frenzied activity during practice on Friday and Saturday morning, qualifying on Saturday afternoon and the race on Sunday as cars are refueled and the tires changed. From ultra-comfortable seats, youβll
also see the formation of the starting grid, the pre-race ceremonies and the
final preparations in the half-hour before the start of the Grand Prix. A service
and relaxation area with garden furniture is reserved for ticket-holders in
these grandstands. A giant screen allows you to follow the action at all times.
Grandstand 11 and 12:
In the western part of the circuit, a few hundred yards past the startline,
drivers must negotiate one of the most spectacular and legendary series of corners
in the entire world championship: intense braking at the end of the straight,
a left-hand corner, followed immediately by a hairpin, out of which they accelerate
up towards a chicane. It's often the scene of spectacular manoeuvres and incidents
likely to change the course of the event. A giant screen allows you to follow
the action at all times.
Grandstand 15, 21 and 24:
In the eastern part of the circuit, a short walk from the Cosmos bridge and metro
station, the Hairpin offers great passing opportunities and is also notable
for its piercing sounds as the F1 cars slow down at the entrance to the corner
and then accelerate again as they exit onto Casino straight. A true mechanical
symphony as the speeds go from 290 to 60 km/h. Your seat in this grandstand
is also just a short distance from a visit to the support race paddock. A giant
screen allows you to follow the action at all times.
More information about the venue and facilities are available from your professional
f1 travel consultant. Please contact us anytime.
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