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Day 5,329, 21:25 • Published in Canada Turkey

• by Karl004

A bit late, but I got the chance to attend the Canadian F1 GP last weekend. It was an absolute blast! I found the perfect spot around the track to take full advantage of my general admission ticket. At the last chicane of the lap, right in front of the entry of the pit lane and just before the Wall of Champions. Ground level.

That spot is special because it is right at the end of the speed trap, where the cars are at their fastest. Then, they have to slow down from 330km/h to 130km/h in about a second and a half before taking that blind bravery chicane that leads straight to a ''Bonjour Québec'' concrete wall if you are not executing it perfectly. About thirty cars just went straight through the chicane during the race by fear of losing their car in it, which they get punished for by losing speed and trajectory on re-entry.

Three years was too long of a pause. Montreal is not the same without its GP. If you ever have a chance to attend a Formula One GP, even if you are not a racing fanatic, don't miss it. Until next year, so you at the Wall.

Karl004.

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Jd Jack Serenade Day 5,329, 21:30

Kippers Day 5,329, 21:36

I know somebody else who's a huge fan of fast cars.

Thedillpickl Day 5,329, 22:06

Someone recently installed a track where I live. I would love to check it out but not likely I'll get the chance. I enjoyed NASCAR when I was young but could never attend. To have a professional track 45 minutes away is great. Don't know if this compares.
http://www.lakeozarkspeedway.net/schedules/

Vincent Garibaldi Day 5,330, 00:18

I have only ever been to one F1 GP.

It was this one:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_United_States_Grand_Prix

A complete shitshow, but I still had some fun.

I'm glad you got to go back this year. It looks like you had a great spot.

Karl004 Day 5,330, 08:57

Yeah, that infamous American GP. So sorry for you. CotA is a good track however.

Utat Day 5,330, 01:58

Napoleon54 Day 5,330, 03:47

Amazing pics. Yes! 3 years felt like an eternity. Another good spot for general admin is the stairs by the hairpin that lead to the rowing site. You get a clear view when they slow down and you can also follow the race in a screen but you have to get as soon as the gates open. I didnt have a ticket this year but went to the free Open Pitlane on Thursday.