Motorsport: Manor GP confirm Glock Nov 18, 2009
Glock scored two points on his grand prix debut for Jordan at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix but had to wait a further four years to secure a full-time drive, when Toyota snapped him up following his victory in the 2007 GP2 Series. A 32-race career with Toyota brought Glock 49 championship points and three podiums, but his 2009 season was cut short after he suffered a cracked vertebra in a crash in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, forcing him out of the final three rounds. (CNN -- International)
Glock agrees to 2-year deal to drive for Manor GP Nov 18, 2009
Glock scored two points on his debut for Jordan at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix but had to wait another four years to secure a full-time ride, when Toyota signed him following his victory in the 2007 GP2 Series. A 32-race career with Toyota brought Glock 49 championship points and three podiums, but his 2009 season was cut short after the crash in Japan forced him out of the final three races. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kubica to join Renault in 2010, replaces Alonso Oct 8, 2009
He picked up his first victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, where only a year earlier he'd walked away from a horrific crash. "He has been on our radar as one of the most naturally talented drivers of his generation and he has delivered on that promise so it's great to have secured him," Renault team principal Bob Bell said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alonso under pressure to deliver Ferrari F1 title Oct 1, 2009
FILE - In this June 6, 2008 file photo, Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso, from Spain, centre top with yellow racing suit, sits on the railing as Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, from Finland, drives past during the morning qualifying session for the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, in Montreal, Canada. Ferrari said Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009 it has reached an agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso, replacing Kimi Raikkonen starting next season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Formula One brings back Canadian Grand Prix Sep 22, 2009
Formula One reinstates Canadian Grand Prix for 2010 season - Racing - SI.com ... Formula One reinstates Canadian Grand Prix for 2010 season ... The Canadian Grand Prix is back in the Formula One schedule. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
F1 SCHEDULE: Montreal race returns for 2010 Sep 22, 2009
Canadian Grand Prix back on F1 schedule for 2010 - USATODAY.com ... Canadian Grand Prix back on F1 schedule for 2010 ... The Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled for June 13. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Aug 15, 2009
Tremblay said on Thursday the date of the Canadian Grand Prix and other details still had to be hammered out. He said it looked very good that Montreal would have its Grand Prix in June. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Canada back on course, India on hold Aug 6, 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix, normally held at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit in Montreal, was shelved this season after Ecclestone and organisers failed to reach agreement on financial details. Ecclestone said next years season circuit would otherwise look similar to this years edition though he held out the possibilty of a race in South Korea - while he believes it is not yet time for India to jump on board. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
BMW put the brakes on F1 Jul 30, 2009
Then last season Robert Kubica scored BMW Sauber's first victory at the Canadian Grand Prix en route to the team taking 135 points and finishing behind Ferrari and McLaren in the constructors. At the start of the season, BMW Motorsport boss Mario Theissen insisted it was the team's intention to push for both titles. (iAfrica.com)
BMW pulling out Formula One Jul 29, 2009
Since entering F1 as a team by taking over the Sauber team ahead of the 2006 season it had previously acted as an engine supplier BMW had posted just one race win, at last year's Canadian Grand Prix. Touted as a championship contender for the 2009 season, BMW lagged well behind the pace of the leading teams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alguersuari to become youngest driver in Formula One Jul 21, 2009
The previous youngest driver was New Zealands Mike Thackwell, who entered the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix with Tyrrell aged 19 and 183 days. I do not expect anything from him for at least his first three races, during which he has to get used to the car, the team and to the F1 environment, team principal Franz Tost said in a statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spanish kid set to replace Bourdais Jul 15, 2009
The previous youngest was New Zealands Mike Thackwell, who entered the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix with Tyrrell aged 19 and 183 days. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
KRIKORIAN: Rahal will enjoy the LBGP from the sidelines Apr 12, 2009
He competed in the European Formula Three the next year, and near the end of the season raced for Wolf's Formula One team at the United States Grand Prix and the Canadian Grand Prix. Rahal entered the CART series in 1982, became a consistent winner on the circuit, started his own team in 1991, became the last owner-driver to win an Indy Car championship, and brought aboard as a minority owner in 1996 a chap named David Letterman. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Brawn makes great F1 debut Mar 29, 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix could be back on the Formula One schedule by 2011, according to a published report. Former race promoter Normand Legault said he's optimistic the race will be back in the city even though the economic downturn may negatively effect F1 auto racing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
F-1 may be back Mar 29, 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix could be back on the Formula One schedule by 2011, according to a published report yesterday ... The Canadian Grand Prix was dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar last year. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Disappointed Kubica aims to set the record straight Mar 26, 2009
Kubica who finished tied for third last season with 75 points has already shown he has enormous determination by rebounding from a horror crash in the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix to record his maiden Formula One victory in the same race last term. Last year I was pushing to fight until the end because I may never have the chance again, Kubica told BBC Sport. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Economy takes its toll on NASCAR sponsors (2) Feb 10, 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix was dropped from the 2009 schedule, leaving no races in North America, and Max Mosley, head of F1 s governing body, warned that the whole series could be in peril if drastic cost reductions are not made within two years. The soft economy already is affecting several teams in NASCAR, which is built around independent car owners who rely heavily on sponsorship to pay the bills. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
BMW Sauber F1 Feb 8, 2009
In 2008 BMW Sauber finally scored their first win when Robert Kubica won at the Canadian Grand Prix ... At that years Canadian Grand Prix Nick Heidfeld scored a 2nd place finish but Robert Kubica suffered a frightening crash that looked as if it could end his life, if not his career but it later proved that he had escaped with only a sprained ankle and concussion ... The first win finally came for BMW Sauber at the Canadian Grand Prix where Robert Kubica, who the previous season had the horrific... (Suite101.com)
