Watching Schumacher in His Silver Arrow
Having seen so many seasons of Formula 1, picking a favourite moment might feel impossible. But there is one that comes to Roberto’s mind, from his very first Canadian Grand Prix.
“My fondest memory was watching the race with my dad on our camping chairs, in general admission, hearing those screaming V8s,” he says.
“I got to see my dad cheering for his favourite driver, Michael Schumacher, racing for the Silver Arrows!”
General admission is a great option for fans, says Roberto, who recommends basing yourself right after the hairpin and the Lance Stroll grandstand.
“If you get there early enough, say before 7am, you can get right next to the barrier and see the cars coming onto the hairpin and exit it, you really cannot get any closer than that!”
‘So Different to Any Other Grand Prix’
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve certainly has a mix of everything. As well as elements that remind you of a street circuit, like the famous Wall of Champions, there are also parts of the circuit that resemble a permanent racetrack such as the hairpin. It’s this blend, in addition to the vibrant fan festival feeling, that makes this place one-of-a-kind.
“It’s different to any other track,” Roberto adds.
“It's a sort of hybrid old school and city track, but it’s a permanent circuit. The walls are very close, so it is unforgiving when making mistakes, and there is always action.
“The weather can always be tricky for the drivers, and there are iconic parts like the wall of champions or the Senna Esses, and that’s what makes it special!”
On the topic of weather, Canada has seen almost all conditions over the years:
“I’ve had the whole package,” says Roberto.
“From rain, sunshine, extreme heat, cold; the Montreal weather is unpredictable to say the least!”