Pirelli tyres still the hottest topic as F1 descends on Monaco
Tyres are still the biggest topic of conversation as the Formula 1 world descended on Monte Carlo ahead of the Monaco GP weekend. But the big paddock whisper is that changes to Pirelli’s 2013 tyres will be only minor in Montreal next month and beyond. According to the strong and widespread rumour, the only minor [...]
Pirelli confirms no big tyre changes for Canada
Changes to the Formula One tyres due to be introduced next month will be less dramatic than some have feared or hoped for, supplier Pirelli said on Monday. Motorsport director Paul Hembery told Reuters that the Italian company would find a solution that all teams could agree on without the outcome having a major impact [...]
Pirelli new compound tyres to be ready for Canada
After a weekend of negative publicity in Spain, Pirelli is speeding up a scheduled change of tack for its 2013 tyre compounds. Following harsh criticism both inside and outside the paddock amid the Barcelona four-stoppers, Paul Hembery announced that changes would be made for Silverstone. But on Tuesday, the Italian marque’s motor sport director said [...]
Canada GP contract delay over refurbishment costs
A new contract for the Canadian Grand Prix could be delayed, as organisers discover the renovation and refurbishment of the ageing Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the Ile de Notre Damewill cost more than expected. Bernie Ecclestone has said he is happy to ink a new long-term deal for the Montreal race, so long as the [...]
New ten year Canadian GP deal looking likely
Nov.16 (GMM) Montreal offcials are confident that they will secure a new ten-year deal to keep hosting the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. La Presse reports that negotiations between the Quebec government and Formula One officials are proceeding well. “Nothing is settled,” tourism minister Pascal Berube said, “but it is going well [...]
Grosjean: To be honest I am still on a high!
Jun.15 (Lotus) Fresh from a good Canadian Grand Prix weekend in Montréal, Romain Grosjean dropped in to Enstone earlier this week to catch up with the team. We caught up with the flying Frenchman to see if that trademark smile was still beaming just as bright after his sensational second place finish at the Circuit [...]
Canadian Grand Prix race day photo gallery
Jun.13 (Sutton Images) Selection of images from the Canadian Grand Prix race day at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on the Ile de Notre Dame in Montreal – Round 7 of the 2012 F1 world championship, as captured by the Sutton Images team of photographers.
Montreal close to new long term F1 deal says Ecclestone
Jun.13 (GMM) Montreal is on the verge of securing a new long term contract to host the Canadian Grand Prix until at least 2024, the Quebec newspaper La Presse reports. It had already emerged that Bernie Ecclestone met with race and government officials at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last weekend. F1 chief executive Ecclestone confirmed [...]
Italian media slam Ferrari ‘crazy’ strategy used in Montreal
Jun.12 (GMM) Ferrari has defended itself amidst media claims that its race strategy during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday was ‘suicidal’. Despite the Maranello team stepping forward again in performance terms, the Italian press was highly critical after Fernando Alonso’s bid for victory went awry in Montreal. La Stampa called persevering with the one-stop [...]