Grand Prix: don’t hold your breath
Not for the first time, we’re told the Grand Prix probably won’t be held here again this summer.
The existence of the Canadian Grand Prix has been tentative and uncertain for years. A two-year pandemic interruption isn’t likely to help.
Bert 19:52 on 2021-03-27 Permalink
One dilemma that we have is that the track is not a permanent circuit. This is a one-off event that has to effectively bring in all supporting equipment and services. From what I have heard, last year Formula 1 basically “rented” tracks from the classic, historic, established tracks as opposed to charging them hosting fees, since no fans were allowed, thus no revenue for the track.
To add to that, and more importantly, the RISK of travel restrictions might make it not viable. It’s not like F1, the 10 teams, the 10-20+ major suppliers (tires, fuel, local catering, etc.) can just turn around in a few weeks, 1-2 months to host an event.
I wonder how the current situation has impacted the construction / renovation of the pit complex.
On a side note, Canadian billionaire, CEO of Aston Martin F1 team, owner (possibly -ish) of the Circuit Mont-Tremblant has put the track up for sale, reportedly after loosing a long standing case against local residents due to noise complaints.
Mr.Chinaski 22:06 on 2021-03-27 Permalink
The pit complex was 90% final when they were here in 2019 two years ago, it’s a non-issue.
You can’t just throw the cars on a track, it needs to become a FIA grade-A standard circuit. It takes about a month of preparation, you need to open to a tender proposition that is public and a contractor need to be contracted to do the works.
It’s not Montreal that’s in trouble but also Monaco and Baku…cya in 2022