Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a 4.361 km (2.710 mi) track in Montreal, Quebec, hosts the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. It also hosted the World Sportscar Championship, Champ Car World Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The Canadian Grand Prix started in 1978 with Gilles Villeneuve's win. After a brief absence in 2009, it returned in 2010. The 2011 race was the longest Grand Prix due to rain delays.

Location: Montreal, CA

Timezone: America/Toronto

Length: 4.361km

Turns: 14

Direction: Clockwise

Opened: Oct 6, 1978