The Canadian Grand Prix should not change its date in the future
At a time when Formula 1 wishes to group Grand Prix races by regions in order to reduce its carbon footprint, the Canadian Grand Prix should not see its dates affected.
Formula 1 is seeking to group races by regions of the world on different continents to improve its carbon footprint and sustainable development credentials.
However, the organizers of the Canadian Grand Prix assert that it is unlikely for them to change the date of the event. The general director of the GP, François Dumontier, admitted that the event was limited in its possibilities due to the climate of the region.
June is the most conducive period
“We can hardly imagine a presentation [of the race] before the beginning of June,” he admitted. Before adding, “It is mainly the weather that is the main sticking point in our discussions.”
In June, the average temperatures reach about 24 degrees in Montreal, with the highest temperatures recorded in July, where they are around 28 degrees. Although temperatures remain relatively high until September, Mr. Dumontier has ruled out the possibility of a fall date due to conflicts with other national events.
“He says, ‘It takes time to set everything up, and in doing so, we might disrupt activities at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Furthermore, in the fall, we could also find ourselves conflicting with conferences, for example.'”
For this year, the race has, at one point, been called into question after wildfires in the Quebec region spread at an alarming rate, resulting in the appearance of orange smog and poor air quality in several areas, which spread all the way to New York.
