Although Formula 1 left America and Asia to return to Europe last month, as is now tradition, in June the paddock is forced to make a tiring trip to Montréal for the captivating Canadian GP.
This year, however, in addition to the already known logistical issues, the upcoming weekend (June 13–15) will be affected by further difficulties. The trip will be even more complex than expected.
Fires and strikes will make the stay in Montréal quite unusual
The first issue, as reported by Omar Alvarez, a well-known figure in the paddock, concerns the poor air quality caused by numerous wildfires near the city of Montréal.
The Saint Lawrence River, where the Île Notre-Dame—home to the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit—is located, is shrouded in soot. This does not seem to worry the organizers for now. It is not the first time such events have occurred near a Formula 1 event. The weekend is not at risk, but of course, the situation is far from ideal for those working on the ground.
As if that weren’t enough, public transport strikes are expected to cause further logistical disruptions for those planning to use these services to reach the circuit. From what we know, the service will be reduced by 50% until Thursday, and the situation should then gradually improve starting Friday, June 13, returning to normal over the weekend on Saturday and Sunday during the F1 event. The strike is expected to resume on the Monday following the race.
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