News Details
Montreal circuit undergoes changes for Canadian GP
The Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1 circuit is undergoing upgrades in preparation for this year's Canadian Grand Prix. Due to the changes to the technical regulations which have resulted in faster cars this year, the safety features of most F1 circuits have needed tweaking. While the layout of the Montreal circuit will not be altered, the safety features of the track will be revised. Most of the guardrails and some 5,000 tyres will be removed and replaced by TecPro barriers. These red-and-white barriers made of polyethylene are filled with plastic, foam and sometimes sand, and offer a significantly better energy dispersion when a car slams into them. The FIA has also asked for the the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Key upgrades for Montreal Formula 1 track
The Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1 circuit in Montreal is currently...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Mercedes has to prove T-wing safety to FIA
The FIA is to make a call on the Mercedes T-wing before the start of FP3...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Ecclestone: I charged new circuits too much
Bernie Ecclestone admits he overcharged Formula 1's new circuits but...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Bahrain Test day 1: Hamilton quickest
Just two days after the Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula One teams were back...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
FBI seizes $40m collection, including MotoGP bikes,...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Brad Binder reveals why he is optimistic he can bounce...
Factory KTM rider Brad Binder has admitted that his 2025 MotoGP season...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon awarded prestigious New Zealand honor
To close out 2025, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers was awarded...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Exclusive: Nolan Siegel on hot seat entering contract...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Top five memorable drives of the 2025 IndyCar season
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier pays tribute to WRC rival that...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Full route, schedule and marathon stage...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Man United could make January move for Arsenal...
Manchester United could reportedly be ready to make a move for Rennes...
30m ago from CaughtOffside.com
A New Year's Day ramble
Good morning everyone, and welcome to 2026. Here's a quick New Year's Day...
5h ago from Arseblog.com
How to watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal host Aston Villa at the Emirates in a huge Premier League clash at...
4h ago from SkySports.com
Merson predicts easy title victory for Arsenal after...
Paul Merson believes Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League easily...
4h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
A moment between F1 legends that time never allowed
What if history paused for a few seconds to let... Read More »
50m ago from F1i.com
Aston Martin passes essential hurdle in 2026 F1 preparations
Aston Martin's preparations for the upcoming F1... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Charles Leclerc forced to cancel travel plans after...
Charles Leclerc was forced to cancel his F1... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
