[treawittelf]

Yeah, that's not only the tarmac which needs concerns, the track patched before the race was telling that the track needs maintenance.

The more night race of street circuit will enable more teams playing dark horse, drivers whose the talent is naturally sufficient to implement the smart strategy would have the closer opportunity to those driving excellent cars, the result would be more unpredictable.

I think Montreal will be back in use once the proper maintenance already in effect. Finger crossed and upturned...

[ARKLqAZ6]

Surprised and a little gutted. Lets ditch all our F1 history for tracks that may have small crowds whereas CAnada is well supported and the fans are generally very knowledgable about racing.

CAnada is always a good race, champions wall, chicane, first corner mayhem, hairpin at the far end of the track. Two people who will be happy will be Alonso can't get the first turn right and Kubica who wont get asked about his huge crash all weekend before the race there....Oh and Lewis and Kimi. I enjoyed Singapore but I would drop the far east races for two in North America any day.

[Jadldqys]

Can't say I'm not surprised. It's been on the cards for a while now so it was only a matter of time.

[TimoDass]

I thought they had an agreement with Bernie for a few more years.
Anyone who knows the details of the contract?

[Muramoursuard]

Another fantastic track goes. Proof if it were needed that the current heads of F1 need to be removed, and quickly, if the sport is to survive.

No race at all in North America now, now that is crazy.

[dietpillxanaxaxx]

No comment from the GP organisers but Canadian authorities seem to confirm it's a commercial decision:

http://www.itv-f1.com/news_article.aspx?id=44181

What a shame, usually one of the best races on the calendar

[Clolmemaexata]

A dude from the press in Montreal was just on the tube , CTV's Canada AM , saying they are expecting to meet the press at noon , with more details .
He speculated that it may be that the economics of Montreal's reported $20million fee pales in comparison to the new asian and middle eastern track fees in the order of $75million might make a guy(Bernie) think about dropping the contract unilaterally , agreeing to pay the damages because his pockets are bulging uncomfortably anyway .
He also mentioned the faint hope is that the August break might fit another race .
Some sites are reporting they had no idea this was to be until they read the newspaper yesterday morning .
CBC radio was all over it yesterday , saying that it was the largest sporting event held in Canada , and that roughly $100million dollars comes into the local economy as a result .

Montreal is in utter shock .

I admit a little surpise , as it was on the early version of the calendar , but mostly , I am just angry about it .


I await the press conference to hear the details with great anticipation .

The one I really want to hear speak about this is Jacques .
He will be the one to spell out the problem in plain words for all to understand .

[vipBrooriErok]

people who will be happy will be Kubica who wont get asked about his huge crash all weekend before the race there..

I'd think he'd want to go back to the scene of his first win.

[Kolokireo]

Well, my support of formula one has just dropped another peg...

[TyncTyncSah]

well this is very poor judgement - however the leaders of F1 are on a money grab and until they go expect this to continue. Also the tobacco advertising ban will now really take its toll on F1. As you will see emergency cost cutting is on the way and may not even help. I would also like to know the status of the contract in Canada but I think there was something on this from the promoter last year that was negative. And you people know full well what the "mop midget" will do if you confront him on any issue.

[Buildityrit]

These same geniouses dropped Spa from the calendar for a year. That was as rich with history as any track. I won't claim that Montreal is as classic as Spa, but it is not far off. It is certainly one of the old garde. I think that this is my breaking point, that I will enjoy a sleep in on saturday and sunday mornings instead.

[Kolokireo]

... I think that this is my breaking point, that I will enjoy a sleep in on saturday and sunday mornings instead.

Me too.

[Faigokilix]

I don't know why a track must be dropped if you are to add another, but I think that it is not a great decision.

[kKFB1BxX]

I don't know why a track must be dropped if you are to add another, but I think that it is not a great decision.

$$$$$$$$$$$$... that's why

[freeringtonesioo]

So p**sed off about this, I cant explain what I want to!

Bernie and Max really need to leave, NOW!!

[TimoDass]

And you people know full well what the "mop midget" will do if you confront him on any issue.

He has to leave. This was my opinion for a long time now. Bernie is detrimental to F1.

[7kitthuptarill]

what an ab$olute whore.

[freeringtonesioo]

He has to leave. This was my opinion for a long time now. Bernie is detrimental to F1.

Exactly, I dont think the sport would miss him at all. It literally is who can pay him the most, rather than whats best for the sport. Makes my blood boil, really does!!

[plaiskegizils]

Its ridiculous. I love watching Canada - it produces good racing, and I love the track itself. Plus it means the FIA are cutting themselves out of the whole North American market.

No one has balls in F-1 anymore? Why don't the manufacturers step up and say something? Maybe a joint press conference in Japan that includes Honda, Toyota, Mercedes and BMW announcing their disappointment with this decision (and a few others cited).

[tipokot]

Not happy!