Save the Canadian Grand Prix
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On October 7, 2008, the FIA released the calender for the 2009 Formula One season; despite having been included on the provisional calender earlier in the year, it was revealed that the race has been axed from the schedule. No explanation for this has been given.
The Canadian Grand Prix has been an integral part of the Formula One calender since 1961, being run every year except for 1975 and 1987. It has been held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (formerly Circuit Оle Notre-Dame) in Montreal, PQ, since 1978. Why the Grand Prix would be dropped is simply inexplicable; if Formula One wants to break into the North American market, removing the last race in North America is not the way to go about it.
The drivers have consistently rated the Canadian Grand Prix to be among their favourite on the calender, and it has produced some of the most unexpected and enjoyable results over the years. Can we really forget:
*Canadian Gilles Villeneuve winning the inaugral event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
*Jean Alesi's maiden (and only) Formula One victory in 1995
*The Wall of Champions
*Lewis Hamilton's first victory
*Robert Kubica's horrifying crash in 2007, and his stunning first victory the next year
*Takuma Sato's Super Aguri passing Fernando Alonso's Mclaren
*2003, when the top 4 drivers finished within 4 seconds of each other
The decision to drop the Canadian Grand Prix is incomprehensible; it commonly seen as one of the best races of the year, and one with a penchant for unexpected results - a welcome change from what we usually see. The drivers love the race and the atmosphere of Montreal, which always puts on a fantastic show to welcome the event to the city.
We therefore ask the FIA to reconsider their decision and to reinstate the Canadian Grand Prix on the Formula One calender.
The Canadian Grand Prix has been an integral part of the Formula One calender since 1961, being run every year except for 1975 and 1987. It has been held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (formerly Circuit Оle Notre-Dame) in Montreal, PQ, since 1978. Why the Grand Prix would be dropped is simply inexplicable; if Formula One wants to break into the North American market, removing the last race in North America is not the way to go about it.
The drivers have consistently rated the Canadian Grand Prix to be among their favourite on the calender, and it has produced some of the most unexpected and enjoyable results over the years. Can we really forget:
*Canadian Gilles Villeneuve winning the inaugral event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
*Jean Alesi's maiden (and only) Formula One victory in 1995
*The Wall of Champions
*Lewis Hamilton's first victory
*Robert Kubica's horrifying crash in 2007, and his stunning first victory the next year
*Takuma Sato's Super Aguri passing Fernando Alonso's Mclaren
*2003, when the top 4 drivers finished within 4 seconds of each other
The decision to drop the Canadian Grand Prix is incomprehensible; it commonly seen as one of the best races of the year, and one with a penchant for unexpected results - a welcome change from what we usually see. The drivers love the race and the atmosphere of Montreal, which always puts on a fantastic show to welcome the event to the city.
We therefore ask the FIA to reconsider their decision and to reinstate the Canadian Grand Prix on the Formula One calender.
27 Signatures
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Matthew Atkin
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Andrew Eaton
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Gabriel Olate
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- it was the best track in the calendar!!
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Paul McAlister
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- A great package cannot be ignored.
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Andrew
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Robbie
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Eugen Tkachenko
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carl aston
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Paulo Henrique Ferreira
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Kerry Simpson
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Joel Slaff
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- I am going to be 18 and will have graduated high school, and since the U.S. does not have a GP, Canada is the closest. I hope the Canadian GP is reinstated so I can enjoy the wonderful sport in a wonderful environment.
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Lex Adams
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- We Must Stop Bernie and Max in therre Trax
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Simone Morse
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- Formula One needs Canada, and Canada needs Formula One
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Ken Case
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Terry Roppolo
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- It's a shame. It seems to be all about Bernie Ecclestone and $$$$, not about the fans.
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Nina Hall
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Jason Bredimus
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- Bernie E. is an arrogant ass. He's stayed at the helm past his prime and F1 is starting to decline because of it.
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Michael White
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Nick Lemay
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- The first race i ever attended (or even watched for that matter) was the Canadian Grand Prix of 2007. That race changed my life, it brought me closer to my family who have been F1 fans for the majority of their lives. Seeing Lewis Hamilton accomplish so much at such a young age was absolutely inspiring. Since that day just the thought of walking all the way down to Silver 12 during Friday practice and the sound of the engine tone, it gives me goosebumps. There is no feeling like the last few minutes of Q1 with a Budweiser in hand, and my family at my side. I dont want that feeling to go away, we need to do everything that can be done to keep this wonderful race a part of the F1 calendar and our lives.
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Robert J. Wright
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- First Indy and now this! Please return to north america! 3M might consider sponsoring a package that included Montreal,Mexico,and Monteray!
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Daniele Zeri
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alberto from Italy (Tuscany)
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- GO CANADA GO!!!
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John G. Stice
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- Taking away venues such as Canadian GP and the USGP is a slap in the face of the fans which is the soul of Formula One not just nations that can afford to pay the FIA to have their own GP races such as Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.
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Douglas Dickey
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Valencia Harkless
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John Brandy
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