The 2005 Canadian Grand Prix Preview
Formula One crosses the pond for the first of the North American races. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso will aim to increase his already big lead in the standings while his rivals try to catch up. Tom Keeble previews the race and rates the teams' chances of success ahead of the sixth round of the 2005 season
The Canadian Grand Prix is hosted at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The weekend should be warm with some chance of thunderstorms, and track temperature should be moderate. Overtaking is relatively easy with the long straights leading into chicanes, but brake wear is a huge problem, and tyre longevity is widely expected to play a significant part. The circuit is the last great optimiser of minimum drag settings; it exposes excessive brake wear and the benefits of a strong engine. This year, the long accelerations should also stress rear tyre wear.
Analysis
The trip to Canada is popular with the teams, as they usually enjoy fantastic hospitality in Montreal. Even besides the joys of the town, the circuit and facilities offer their own challenges, whilst the crowd is generally appreciative of the teams and their efforts.
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