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Topic: 2002 Canadian Grand Prix


  
  Allan McNish Formula One Driver
The 2.747-mile track winds its way around the periphery of the island - which was the base of the Canadian Rowing Olympics and the centre of Expo '67 - and it comprises a mixture of permanent racetrack and public roads.
Mika has already warned me that the track will be very dirty on Friday because it is very rarely used outside the grand prix weekend, so it will be just a matter of playing ourselves in prior to some rubber being laid down.
History was made at last year’s race, as Ralf and Michael Schumacher became the first brothers to score a one-two finish in a Grand Prix.
www.allanmcnish.com /news.cfm?flag=2&id=123   (385 words)

  
 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) 2002 preview | The Car Enthusiast |
The Montreal circuit has hosted the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978, when the late Gilles Villeneuve, to whom the track is dedicated, scored a dominant victory.
The Canadian race will be Fisichella's 99th Grand Prix start, and he will be hoping to continue his run of form there, while Sato will be simply looking to make the finish.
- Hungary circuit by JR Hungary grid by JR Hungary lap-by-lap by JR 01/09/2002 - Belgian Grand Prix (Spa Francorchamps)
www.carenthusiast.com /20020611_f12002canada_preview_af.html   (2311 words)

  
 The Official Formula 1 Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The 2002 Canadian Grand Prix saw Michael Schumacher notch up Ferrari's 150th victory in Formula One.
With an air of calm he surrendered the lead at the start of the race, confident of the strategy employed by his team.
Well clear of the pursuing pack, Schumacher was then able to ease off in the final laps, losing over 20 seconds but safely taking his fifth Canadian Grand Prix win.
www.formula1.com /race/news/471/25.html   (344 words)

  
 Canadian Grand Prix 2002
It was the 150th Grand Prix win in Ferrari´s triumphant, but sometimes tragic history.
And at the half of the 2002 worldchampionship Michael Schumacher leads 43 points ahead of the Williams BMW drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher, who both suffered under blown engines in Montreal.
Ferrari´s most successful Grand Prix driver of all times had seen the chequered flag in all 2002 races so far.
www.research-racing.de /CAN02-2.htm   (630 words)

  
 Saltire : Blogging by Steve MacLaughlin
The Canadian Grand Prix's usual race of attrition was this year a race of strategy.
Villeneuve's bad luck at his home grand prix and on the course named after his father continued.
Going into round 9 of the championship at the European Grand Prix the real fight might be for second place.
saltire.weblogger.com /articles/F12002-8   (828 words)

  
 The Canadian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 World Championship began visiting Canada in the mid 1960s but because of the rivalry between the French-Canadians of Quebec and the English-speaking population the race was held at Mosport Park one year and at Mont-Tremblant the next.
His Ferrari team mate Didier Pironi put his car on pole position but stalled at the start and was hit In 1987 the race fell victim to a dispute between the F1 authorities and the local organizers which had clashing sponsorship deals with beer companies Molson and Labatt.
The dispute led to the removal of the Canadian Automobile Sports Club as the nation In 1996 there was much excitement as Gilles Villeneuve's son Jacques became a Williams driver but he was beaten by his team mate Damon Hill that day.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~mrc/circuits/canada   (325 words)

  
 2002 Canadian Grand Prix Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A successful one-stop strategy gave Michael Schumacher victory in the Canadian Grand Prix as his rivals fell by the wayside.
Local hero Jacques Villeneuve was the focus of everybody's attention and quickly became engaged in a terrific scrap for 12th place with Takuma Sato.
His fun would not last for long, however, as the unfortunate Canadian became the first retirement of the race when he lost drive and pulled over between turns12 and 14.
www.indiacar.com /nfs/canada02   (574 words)

  
 ATLAS F1 - The Journal of Formula One Motorsport
Michael Schumacher's victory at the Canadian Grand Prix was just another step towards his fifth World Championship in what is becoming a cakewalk for the Ferrari driver.
The Canadian Grand Prix is one of the toughest races of the year, with the brakes and the engines being constantly put to the test.
Last Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix was another example of how conservative the race strategies have become in the last few years.
www.atlasf1.com /2002/can   (408 words)

  
 2002 Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying
Honda F1 Press Information 8 June 2002 FISICHELLA TO START FROM THIRD ROW Fisichella and Villeneuve qualify sixth and ninth for Canadian Grand Prix ------------------------------------------------ Honda-powered driver Giancarlo Fisichella (DHL Jordan Honda) qualified on row three of the grid for tomorrow’s Canadian Grand Prix.
B.A.R Honda's Jacques Villeneuve improved his lap times steadily throughout the session, setting his best time of 1m14.564s on his third outing, improving on his initial timed lap by almost a second, placing him ninth on the grid.
On his final set of three laps the Canadian driver's qualifying session came to an end as he had a suspected engine problem and span onto the grass at the pitlane exit.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2002/06/08/141709.html   (1047 words)

  
 TimothyAndHeather.com: Planning our Honeymoon
So in the fall of 2001 as we were planning our 2002 Grand Prix adventure, we decided to go back to Montreal because a) we really loved it the first time, and b) the events of 9/11/01 left us feeling a little uneasy about leaving the continent.
In fall of 2002 however, as we were deciding what to do for our Grand Prix trip in 2003, we decided to go for it and plan our very first trip to Europe.
We chose Italy as our first Grand Prix "abroad" because, well, we're Ferrari fans, and we couldn't think of a more exciting and electric place to be than in Monza to watch Ferrari win (although the 2003 competition is much much closer and much more exciting to watch.
www.timothyandheather.com /archives/000007.html   (1692 words)

  
 rediff.com sports: Schumacher wins Canadian Grand Prix
Reigning world champion Michael Schumacher, in a Ferrari, won the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix in Montreal for his sixth victory in eight races this year.
McLaren's David Coulthard of Britain, who won the last race in Monaco, came second and Schumacher's teammate Rubens Barrichello of Brazil was third at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit on Sunday.
The Colombian Williams driver had smoke coming out of the back of his car on lap 57 and he pulled to the side of the track at the end of the home straight.
www.rediff.com /sports/2002/jun/10schu.htm   (240 words)

  
 F1factory - Everything about Formula One
The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal will once again be one of Honda’s most high-profile races of the year as Honda Canada gears up to promote the involvement of the Japanese manufacturer in Formula One and its partner teams, Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda and DHL Jordan Honda.
For the third year running, Honda will be at the heart of the Crescent Street Festival, the central activity of the race weekend celebrations in downtown Montreal surrounding the 2002 Canadian Grand Prix.
With Montreal being the home race of B.A.R Honda’s Jacques Villeneuve, there is of course further importance for Honda’s Canadian market as Canadian race fans look forward to seeing their national Formula One driver battling around the circuit named in his father’s memory in his B.A.R Honda 004.
www.f1factory.nl /news/newsart.php?art=697   (486 words)

  
 F1factory - Everything about Formula One
With two World Championship points safely in the bag, the OrangeArrows team is raring to go in Montreal for the 2002 Canadian Grand Prix.
The Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve on the Ill Notre Dame island in the St Lawrence Seaway is home to the Canadian Grand Prix.
Held in the lively city of Montreal, the race is a favourite for many of the drivers as well as the teams.
www.f1factory.nl /news/newsart.php?art=685   (592 words)

  
 hotbimmer - Canadian Grand Prix - Race Results
The Canadian Grand Prix has been a positive weekend for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team.
The last time both drivers of the BMW WilliamsF1 Team joined the podium ceremony together in the same positions but in opposite order, was at the German Grand Prix in 2002.
Ralf is now fourth in the driver's championship with Juan Pablo fifth while the BMW WilliamsF1 Team consolidated third position in the Constructors Championship and have closed the gap to the leading team (Ferrari) to just 21 points.
www.hotbimmer.net /print?linkid=364   (638 words)

  
 Saltire : Blogging by Steve MacLaughlin
2002 United States Grand Prix Review - Race review written for Racing News Online.
2002 German Grand Prix Review - Race review written for Racing News Online.
2002 Formula One Season Preview - A preview of the upcoming F1 season.
saltire.weblogger.com /articles   (374 words)

  
 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) 2002 review | The Car Enthusiast |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Michael Schumacher celebrated his 150th career Grand Prix victory with an impressive performance at the Canadian Grand Prix at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit.
Having failed to finish any of the previous eight Grand Prix, Panis took a morale boosting eighth position, ahead of Massa's Sauber.
Now the championship moves to Ferrari's 'backyard' and the European Grand Prix held at the Nurburgring in Germany.
www.carenthusiast.com /20020707_f12002canada_review_af.html   (1212 words)

  
 JS Online: Schumacher Wins Canadian Grand Prix
The German drove his nearly invincible Ferrari to his sixth win in eight races and captured the Canadian Grand Prix with deceptive ease Sunday.
Schumacher, who locked up his fourth title last year in the 14th of 17 events (77 percent of the races run) would beat Mansell's record by clinching the championship no later than this year's 11th race - the French Grand Prix on July 21.
Schumacher, who also has a second and a third in 2002, added another 10 points to his lead.
www.jsonline.com /sports/race/ap/jun02/ap-car-f1-canadian061002.asp?format=print   (662 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Auto racing news / Schumacher wins Canadian Grand Prix pole   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It's going to be a lot harder for Michael Schumacher to win the Canadian Grand Prix this time.
MONTREAL -- It's going to be a lot harder for Michael Schumacher to win the Canadian Grand Prix this time.
Both of them bested the record 1:12.836 set in 2002 by Juan Pablo Montoya, Ralf Schumacher's teammate.
www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/autoracing/articles/2004/06/12/schumacher_expects_tough_run_in_canada   (650 words)

  
 TheAutobahn.com - No Canadian Grand Prix in 2004
Normand Legault, director general of the Canadian Grand Prix, announced late on Thursday in a press conference that the Canadian Grand Prix will not be part of the 2004 Formula One Calendar.
The reasons for the cancellation of the very popular Canadian venue are related to the Canadian laws against tobacco advertising that are supposed to be effective by October 2003.
Since 1967, the Canadian Grand Prix has been held at Mosport (1967, 1969, 1971-1977), Mont-Tremblant (1968, 1970) and Circuit Gilles- Villeneuve (1978-2003).
www.flat-6.net /forum/showthread.php?t=4882   (545 words)

  
 italiaspeed.com: 2002 Grand Prix Formula 1 World Championship
While no sanctions were taken over Ferrari's last corner team orders imposition at the recent Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA fined the team US$1 million for their breach of podium protocol and stated that the FIA "deplored" the team's antics.
Another flawless performance by Michael Schumacher in an action packed race saw Ferrari score their 150th Grand Prix victory, after his only challenger, Juan Pablo Montoya, saw his BMW engine expire with 14 laps left.
In one of the most shamefully manipulated Grands Prix of all time, Rubens Barrichello, who from pole position had dominated the entire race, was ordered by the Ferrari team to allow Michael Schumacher past to claim maximum points, crossing the finish line to the boos and jeers of the angry crowd
www.italiaspeed.com /news_sport_f1_2002_index.html   (2349 words)

  
 2002 Canadian Grand Prix Race
Honda F1 Press Information 9 June 2002 TOP TEN FINISHES FOR HONDA IN CANADA Honda-powered drivers secure fifth, eighth and 10th positions in Montreal Giancarlo Fisichella and DHL Jordan Honda recorded fifth place in today's Canadian Grand Prix while Olivier Panis (Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda) crossed the line in eighth position.
Jordan Honda's Takuma Sato finished 10th while B.A.R Honda's Jacques Villeneuve retired from the action on lap eight after the engine overheated and shut down.
It's reassuring to know that we have consistent reliability and now I'm looking forward because although tenth isn't bad, I hope to score points soon." Jacques Villeneuve Position: DNF "Obviously I'm disappointed not to finish my home Grand Prix again, especially just 8 laps into the race.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2002/06/09/141729.html   (1260 words)

  
 italiaspeed.com: the Italian Automotive news information portal covering the 2002 Grand Prix Formula 1 World ...
Michael Schumacher scored Ferrari's 150th Grand Prix victory at Montreal in a race which saw action throughout.
Kimi Raikkonen put his McLaren onto the third row, the underpowered Mercedes engine suffering around the fast Montreal circuit, while his Monaco Grand Prix winning team-mate David Coultard, coming back down to earth, could not manage better than eighth.
Giancarlo Fischiella lined his Jordan-Honda up next to Raikkonen for the team's highest grid slot of the year, at a track where the Italian has scored four podium finishes in the last five years, with Nick Heidfeld, the best of the Saubers, slotting in behind him and in front of Coulthard.
www.italiaspeed.com /news_sport_f1_2002_17_canada.html   (640 words)

  
 :::::::::: Fantasy Factory ::::::::::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The full race result and scores for the top ten players in the game are in this section, whilst the drivers championship table can be found in the main Formula 1 2002 game suite.
This free FF challenge looked forward to the Canadian Grand Prix on June 9th by asking entrants to predict the final finishing order for the drivers.
At FF, not only will you be able to anticipate each race, get full race and driver updates, but also win a prize or two.
www.fantasyfactory.co.uk /pages?GAME_ID=100&PAGE_TYPE=1   (219 words)

  
 SportsFilter | Schumacher wins Canadian Grand Prix
Schumacher wins Canadian Grand Prix : It was the German's 77th career victory and third in a row at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit.
The world champion punched back from his lowest start position of the season to beat younger brother Ralf to the chequered flag and become the first Formula One driver to win the same Grand Prix seven times.
I think it could well have been the worst Grand Prix I've ever seen.
www.sportsfilter.com /comments.cfm/3301   (266 words)

  
 OQCGP :: Ontario Quebec Club Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A joint meet between OQCGP and Grands Ontario is being organized for this day.
It will be held at the Canadian Tire parking lot on Queenston and Nash Road at 8pm.
Canadian GP will be hosting the night this time around.
www.oqcgp.com   (683 words)

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