ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CIRCUIT GILLES VILLENEUVE

F1 returns to the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve this weekend, a track steeped in history since its 1978 debut, famously renamed after local hero Gilles Villeneuve won its inaugural race. The low-downforce circuit is a driver favorite, blending flat-out sections with tight chicanes and the infamous "Wall of Champions" at the final turn, notorious for catching out legends like Hill, Villeneuve, and Schumacher.

This Canadian Grand Prix introduces new technical elements. "Straight Mode" effectively replaces DRS, allowing both front and rear wings to adjust for reduced drag on three designated zones per lap – including the start/finish straight and between Turns 11 and 13. Additionally, "Overtake Mode" is a new power boost. Detected before Turn 13, it offers an electrical power profile for sustained speed the following lap if a driver is within one second of the car ahead. These technical shifts, coupled with the sprint weekend format, promise an unpredictable Canadian GP.