Glossary / General

Montreal

17 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Montreal is a specific F1 race track. Different tracks favor different car traits, so teams look at how their car should match the circuit.

Technical Definition

Montreal refers to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a track layout that often rewards cars with good traction and stability through its slower corners and chicanes. Teams use track characteristics like this to predict which car will be quickest.

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"For example, Montreal, where obviously Russell retired from the lead, but Antonelli was looking quicker."
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"The only Formula One race I've ever been to was 1982 at Montreal... We were set to go to Canada to see the race."
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