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Canadian Grand Prix 2010

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Canadian Grand Prix 2010
11 – 13 June, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

Hamilton wins Canadian GP 2010

Lewis Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal

Lewis Hamilton led Jenson Button to a McLaren one-two in a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix after a race-long five-car battle in Montreal.

Hamilton fought with Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso throughout, but the Spaniard lost out to Button with 14 laps to go. read full story

Hamilton leads another McLaren 1-2

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton claimed his second consecutive win and the world title lead with a perfectly judged drive in an engrossing, strategically framed Canadian Grand Prix.

The 2008 world champion withstood pressure from Fernando Alonso for much of the race, adroitly managed severe tyre wear in the early stages, and emphatically put paid to a late challenge from team-mate Jenson Button with two blistering laps just when he needed an extra burst of speed. read full story

McLaren one-two in Montreal thriller

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in their McLaren MP4-25s turned the world championship fight on its head in Montreal on Sunday afternoon, when they scored the team’s third one-two of the season after a tense race in which nobody was able to relax.

Soon it became apparent that those who had gambled on soft rubber in qualifying were in trouble: Button, Hamilton and Alonso all pitted for the harder Bridgestones within seven laps. read full story

F1 Canadian GP – Montreal 2010

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The Canadian Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar next year after organisers reached an agreement with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

The Canadian GP, which had been part of the F1 World Championship since 1967, was dropped for this season as a result of a financial disagreement.

Canadian GP promoter Norman Legault announced today that agreement had been reached and he expects F1′s return to Montreal to be confirmed shortly.

The race has already been listed with an early June date on provisional 2010 calendars circulated in the paddock.

No Canadian Grand Prix for 2009

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Although some may have hoped that there will be a Formula 1 race in North America in 2009, all hope has disappeared now.

After the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis was no longer part of the F1 calendar, there were still some slim chances that at least the Canadian GP may make an appearance. It has, however been confirmed that there has not been a positive outcome after the latest talk between Canadian officials and F1 representatives.

Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay: “Despite our endeavours, the unreasonable demands of Formula One exceeded the taxpayer’s ability to pay.”

It is hard to believe that F1 has cut off North America completely, since it is a huge market for car manufacturers and sponsors of Formula 1. Tough times, tough decisions.