Home of the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the faster circuits on the calendar.

It is located on the Ile Notre Dame in central Montreal and is part street part permanent circuit. It is the only race held on the circuit each year, so the track surface is generally dusty and has poor grip. 

There are high speed sections leading into slow corners, therefore braking is of paramount importance, and brake failure often causes retirement here.

Cars are able to run low downforce and still be quick here, however there is always a possibility of rain, as seen in 2000.

Overtaking is also possible into the chicane, turn 1 and at the hairpin.

Canada generally provides a vibrant and exciting atmosphere, which normally carries over to the race itself, and a great reception is guaranteed for Jacques Villeneuve if he does well. His father Gilles won the inaugural race in 1978 and was a national hero.

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