Canadian Grand Prix unveils support races for 50th anniversary edition
A total of five different racing series will be in action during the weekend of the 50th anniversary edition of the Canadian Formula Grand Prix in June.
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In addition to the Formula 1 cars, fans will have the chance to watch races of the Formula Tour 1600 series for single-seaters, Ferrari Challenge and Porsche GT3 Cup Canada spec series.
In order to suitably celebrate “50 Years of F1 in Canada”, the promoter of the Grand Prix has invited the legendary cars of the “Masters Historic Racing” that features vintage F1 cars from the 60s, 70s and 80s; the golden era of the Ford-Cosworth DFV powered cars.
François Dumontier, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, declared: “We are pleased to offer fans on-site at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve a rich programme of support races, in this, our special celebratory year. All are invited to enjoy the show put on by dozens of passionate amateurs, seasoned veterans and young hopefuls of the sport.
“We are also proud to offer our spectators the opportunity to relive some of Formula 1’s glory days of the 70’s and 80’s. Seeing again several cars driven by great champions of the past is a unique opportunity, always greatly appreciated by one and all.”
The four support race categories will be in action every day. However, races of these support series will be held on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning for a grand total of eight. The complete timetable of the 2017 Canadian F1 Grand Prix is expected to be issued around the end of May.
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