Canadian Grand Prix
The Canadian Grand Prix is a prominent event in the Formula One World Championship, celebrated for its high-speed thrills and challenging circuit. Held annually at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the Île Notre-Dame, a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, Quebec, the race is typically one of the most anticipated stops on the Formula One calendar. The Grand Prix takes its name from Gilles Villeneuve, a legendary Canadian Formula One driver known for his bravery and racing prowess.
The Canadian Grand Prix has been a staple of the Formula One circuit since 1967, although its location has varied between Mosport Park in Ontario and Mont-Tremblant in Quebec before settling at its current home in Montreal in 1978. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is famed for its unique layout, combining long straights with tight corners, making it a test of both speed and technical skill. The "Wall of Champions," so named for the numerous world champions who have crashed into it, adds to the circuit's notorious reputation.