2022 F1 AWS GRAND PRIX DU CANADA

[Everso Biggyballies]

Bottom post of the previous page:

Ascari actually won 9 races he entered in a row but because he didn't enter Indianapolis 500 in 1953 (unlike the year before) his official streak ends at 7.

Never realised that. Thanks.

[Michael Ferner]

Actually, Ascari did enter at Indy in 1953*, but he did not appear at the track.


* He appeared on the official entry list, though it's been said that the entry was filed and paid for by the IMS! Go figure!!

[XcraigX]

Another question for Balls... When was the British pavilion (the tower) demolished ? Quite a nice brutalist building imo .

It's there in 1980, I think it was still there mid 80s

I know that many of the original World Expo '67 buildings were demolished to make way for the rowing strip that would be cut into the Île Notre-Dame for the 1976 Olympics, but then doesnt fit the track's original arrival. I also know that many of the buildings built for the original Expo were not built as long term buildings and were later demolished from a safety pov....some examples, such as what is now the Montreal Casino and the Montreal Biosphere, still stand though. No idea if that was a gradual demolish as needed process or a one off demo. If the latter no idea when. Best I can come up with. Sorry.

I just happen to have found some original Photos from the 1978 GP which show some of what has now gone through decay. A flickr album here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesm ... 688455242/

I looked through the Flikr album and it is quite stark to see the circuit with no trees around it. Almost looks like a different circuit.
However in regards to the Brittish pavillion.. If you are talking about the white building with a tower, rest assured it is still there. Perhaps blocked from view during the GP, but it is still there. The family and I toured Montreal in 2017. We took a holiday there for over a week. One of the items was a Ferry tour and all the Expo buildings are still on the island. We could see them from the boat out on the water. So unless they just tore it down in the last 4 years, it should be there.

And so are we all calling Chris "Balls" now for short?

[Star]

And so are we all calling Chris "Balls" now for short?

I'm not! If I was to shorten his name it would be to Everso

[Everso Biggyballies]

Another question for Balls... When was the British pavilion (the tower) demolished ? Quite a nice brutalist building imo .

It's there in 1980, I think it was still there mid 80s

I know that many of the original World Expo '67 buildings were demolished to make way for the rowing strip that would be cut into the Île Notre-Dame for the 1976 Olympics, but then doesnt fit the track's original arrival. I also know that many of the buildings built for the original Expo were not built as long term buildings and were later demolished from a safety pov....some examples, such as what is now the Montreal Casino and the Montreal Biosphere, still stand though. No idea if that was a gradual demolish as needed process or a one off demo. If the latter no idea when. Best I can come up with. Sorry.

I just happen to have found some original Photos from the 1978 GP which show some of what has now gone through decay. A flickr album here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesm ... 688455242/

I looked through the Flikr album and it is quite stark to see the circuit with no trees around it. Almost looks like a different circuit.
However in regards to the Brittish pavillion.. If you are talking about the white building with a tower, rest assured it is still there. Perhaps blocked from view during the GP, but it is still there. The family and I toured Montreal in 2017. We took a holiday there for over a week. One of the items was a Ferry tour and all the Expo buildings are still on the island. We could see them from the boat out on the water. So unless they just tore it down in the last 4 years, it should be there.

Some interesting info about the exhibits online.

https://www.westland.net/expo67/map-doc ... ecture.htm

Also Expo 67's strange remains still exude magic across Canada's landscape ....

The Yugoslavian Pavilion from Expo 67 is now the Provincial Seamen's Museum in Grand Bank, Nfld. The building was purchased for $1 after Expo 67 and its seven triangle-shaped modules are now re-imagined as the "sails of a schooner," according to the the museum's website.

Also found this pic of the British (Tower) Pavillion.

The British presentation can be summed up in three words - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. It tells a compelling story, about a people who became a great nation and helped shape the history of the world. The pavilion housing it, set amid lagoons and moats to remind visitors of Britain's island heritage, is dominated by a 200-foot tower. It is on Ile Notre-Dame adjacent to the Expo-Express station.
To step through the gate in its base is to step back 3,000 years.

A Journey Through Time: This is Britain before even the Romans came - primitive, wild. But slowly as the centuries spin past, science and industry evolve, until the British set out to explore the world.

A Roll-Call: Here are the great men of the past - statesmen, inventors, artists, and those of today, the new men ringing the changes for tomorrow.

Britain Today: A refreshing story of everyday life in Britain.

Geared to Advance: From Britain's research laboratories and design officers come a steady stream of new ideas.

Britain in the World: The fifth section is dominated by giant sculptured figures expressing the universal hope for a world at peace. Among them are displays illustrating the spirit of freedom and good neighborliness - qualities essential to realizing such an ideal.

More info on that here: https://expo67.ncf.ca/britain_p1.html



.THE QUIRKY BUILDINGS OF MONTREAL: REMNANTS OF EXPO 67



Interestingly the Habitat '67 complex, which was originally classified as an exercise in affordable living (Small cube apartments) went from being (after the expo) low rent accommodation, became run down then sold to a private organisation who reconfigured the apartments into multi cubed 'luxury'apartments and they now are highly sought after, very pricey and apparently one of the best addresses in Montreal!

More on Habitat 67 here: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015 ... ngs-day-35




@XcraigX Perhaps since your visit the remaining buildings and the site has been renovated

Montreal’s Iconic Expo 67 Just Completed a Major Renovation

[MonteCristo]

And so are we all calling Chris "Balls" now for short?

I'm not! If I was to shorten his name it would be to Everso

I'm sure he's gutted to not be called Mr Big!

[Kai-Star]

Crofty is so weirdly unobservant it's unreal. From mistaking turn 6 for turn 2 yesterday, to completely failing to notice Mick Schumacher failing to exit the corner today. I really dislike him.

Another average to good race, it feels like F1 is settling down after the craziness of last season. Max's only concern really should be reliability, otherwise it'll be title no. 2.

It was charming when Murray mistook drivers lap after lap

It absolutely was! The difference was that we all knew Murray was doing the job because he had been doing it forever, and despite his faults, his enthusiasm was so sincere and relatable.

Croft has no redeeming qualities. I also hate how he drops names of restaurants and districts from around the circuit, presumably in an attempt to come off as worldly.

Plus I have noticed this year Crofty has become even more 'shouty' for want of a better word.

I'm glad I'm not the only one constantly annoyed by Crofty. He also has the ability to mention other sports during the telecast, like we care. He doesn't seem to be aware that the Sky coverage goes to more than just the British nation. However the most egregious moment recently for me was when he said Hamilton is the undisputed greatest driver ever because he has the most wins and that makes it a statistical fact. I just wish Brundle would say something like, "that's not how stats work Crofty, shut up you idiot!"

[XcraigX]

Interestingly the Habitat '67 complex, which was originally classified as an exercise in affordable living (Small cube apartments) went from being (after the expo) low rent accommodation, became run down then sold to a private organisation who reconfigured the apartments into multi cubed 'luxury'apartments and they now are highly sought after, very pricey and apparently one of the best addresses in Montreal!

More on Habitat 67 here: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015 ... ngs-day-35

@XcraigX Perhaps since your visit the remaining buildings and the site has been renovated

Montreal’s Iconic Expo 67 Just Completed a Major Renovation

The habitat 67 looks much more impressive in person than it does in the photos. But then again I dig late 60's-mid 70's futurism style.

Thanks for the info on the renovation @Mr. Big . The buildings all look very nice.

Also the Olympic 76 buildings are a very cool visit. You can still ride up to the top of the tower and there are several science exhibits along the lower level. The botanical gardens are a nice stroll through nature and the Insectarium has some impressive bugs!
https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/herit ... k-montreal

[White six]

Another question for Balls... When was the British pavilion (the tower) demolished ? Quite a nice brutalist building imo .

It's there in 1980, I think it was still there mid 80s

The tower has definitely gone. From what I read all that's left is the French pavilion, now the casino and the biosphere
I know that many of the original World Expo '67 buildings were demolished to make way for the rowing strip that would be cut into the Île Notre-Dame for the 1976 Olympics, but then doesnt fit the track's original arrival. I also know that many of the buildings built for the original Expo were not built as long term buildings and were later demolished from a safety pov....some examples, such as what is now the Montreal Casino and the Montreal Biosphere, still stand though. No idea if that was a gradual demolish as needed process or a one off demo. If the latter no idea when. Best I can come up with. Sorry.

I just happen to have found some original Photos from the 1978 GP which show some of what has now gone through decay. A flickr album here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesm ... 688455242/

I looked through the Flikr album and it is quite stark to see the circuit with no trees around it. Almost looks like a different circuit.
However in regards to the Brittish pavillion.. If you are talking about the white building with a tower, rest assured it is still there. Perhaps blocked from view during the GP, but it is still there. The family and I toured Montreal in 2017. We took a holiday there for over a week. One of the items was a Ferry tour and all the Expo buildings are still on the island. We could see them from the boat out on the water. So unless they just tore it down in the last 4 years, it should be there.

And so are we all calling Chris "Balls" now for short?

The tower has definitely gone. From what I read all that's left is the French pavilion, now the casino and the biosphere.

Looks like it's basically a car park now. Big slab of flat concrete where it was.

Just watched some 1992 - it's gone. 1980 it's there. So between those dates

[White six]

Imagine building that in a foreign country. We probably couldn't afford the car park now.

Still there in 85 and in good nick with the flag on top. Narrowing it down

[XcraigX]

The tower has definitely gone. From what I read all that's left is the French pavilion, now the casino and the biosphere.

Looks like it's basically a car park now. Big slab of flat concrete where it was.

Just watched some 1992 - it's gone. 1980 it's there. So between those dates

Mandella effect. It was part of the tour. Perhaps we were looking at a presentation of the original site... It feels like I saw it, but who knows?

[White six]

There was no Canada in 1987, must have gone then.

[Michael Ferner]

There was no Canada in 1987? Where did it go? A black hole? Underground? Vacation?

[Vassago]

Well, they build the new pit complex for the 1988 race and moved the S/F line for that so any extra demolitions from the Expo complex must have happened in late 1986 or 1987?

[Picci]

There was no Canada in 1987? Where did it go? A black hole? Underground? Vacation?

A survey was held in 1987 and 100% of US citizens thought Canada was a US state and so it became.

[White six]

Well, they build the new pit complex for the 1988 race and moved the S/F line for that so any extra demolitions from the Expo complex must have happened in late 1986 or 1987?

Seems likely, I'll check vids from 86 and 88 later.

Yep the opening shot of BBC grand Prix 88 and it's gone