2006 Canadian GP Technical Review
Craig Scarborough analyses the technical aspects of the Montreal weekend, including the recent rear-wing controversy
Canada serves the Formula One calendar as the first track where top speed is of overriding importance. Some of the other high-speed tracks have been modified (Hockenheim, for example) or now require higher amounts of downforce to cope with newly installed chicanes. This leaves only Montreal and Monza matching in their exceptionally high demand on the F1 cars.
The circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a semi-permanent facility and is formed largely of straights interconnected with chicanes and hairpins. There are no major corners to be taken at speed, and as a result the track doesn't require large amounts of downforce and rewards top speed.
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