Formula One

• Late F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named as historic figure in Quebec

  A commemorative plaque was unveiled near the circuit, formalizing what Villeneuve’s daughter described as the recognition of a lasting legend.

  Sports

  May 22
  
• Montreal sex workers to go on strike during Grand Prix weekend

  A group says it wants an end to the nightly fees that dancers are forced to pay to work in clubs, to obtain labour protections, and for Ottawa to fully decriminalize sex work. 

  Canada

  May 15
  
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• Thieves take off with bronze statue of Formula One racing legend Gilles Villeneuve

  Tjetatue cost $25,000 to built in 1984 and the general manager of the Gilles Villeneuve Museum is worried the thieves plan to melt it and sell the bronze.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2024
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• F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo fired by Red Bull, leaving fans outraged

  Racing fans expressed disappointment that Daniel Ricciardo was dropped so unceremoniously.

  Sports

  Sep 26, 2024
• Closed patios can reopen, but Montreal faces more questions over F1 weekend problems

  Montreal's mayor said the decision by fire prevention employees to order restaurants to suddenly close their patios on one of the busiest evenings of the year was "unjustifiable."

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2024
• Montreal launches investigation after Grand Prix patio-goers kicked off over bylaw infractions

  The opposition is joining its voice to those calling on the administration and the fire department to explain why customers were ordered off the patios on Peel Street Friday night.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2024
• Max Verstappen wins 3rd straight Canadian Grand Prix for his 60th Formula 1 victory

  The 25-year-old Dutchman won the Canadian Grand Prix for the third straight year Sunday for the Red Bull star's 60th Formula 1 victory and sixth in nine races this season.

  Sports

  Jun 9, 2024
• F1 driver Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari, surprising Mercedes team members

  Lewis Hamilton surprised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when he broke the news that he was leaving the F1 team for Ferrari, but there is “no grudge” between them, Wolff said.

  Sports

  Feb 2, 2024
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• Ferrari sweeps qualifying for hyped Formula 1 race in Las Vegas

  The Las Vegas race is the most expensive race to attend on the season and the third stop this year in the U.S., more than any other country.

  Sports

  Nov 18, 2023
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• Rough start for Formula 1 in Las Vegas; drain cover ruins opening practice session

  Multiple drainage covers needed to be sealed ahead of the second practice, which was originally scheduled for midnight but didn’t begin until 2:30 a.m. on Friday.

  Sports

  Nov 17, 2023