The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is, like other venues on the Formula 1 calendar, the indirect result of a city hosting a major event unrelated to racing. In this case, of the Expo 67, the World’s Fair held in 1967 in Montreal. The track is located on Île Notre-Dame, a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River.

Lewis Hamilton had a heartbreaking moment during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix when he accidentally ran over a groundhog on the track. The incident happened on Lap 12 at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. Hamilton, who was racing hard in the middle of the pack, didn’t see the animal until it was too late.

According to F1 analyst Peter Windsor, Max Verstappen might have to deal with an issue at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, as no circuit on the calendar punishes brake problems as much as this does. The RB21 is far from the perfect car,

The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is known for its Wall of Champions, overtake-happy chicane, and local rodent population.

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The Canadian Grand Prix track sparked debate between Sky Sports F1 colleagues Danica Patrick and Nico Rosberg during the broadcaster's live coverage of the Montreal event

Racing Bulls Formula One driver Isack Hadjar has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. After qualifying in ninth position, the French-Algerian driver will now start the race from 12th on the grid.

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