Thursday, June 23, 2011

F1-Geeks Armchair Team Principal Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Canada Post Race Recap)

Ah, Canada. (or Oh Canada depending on your latitude).  My first non-US venue and the first place I actually understood how quickly an F1 car can change direction.  Named after world champion Jacque Villeneuve's father, the course has some of the best coverage and is so popular it's actually broadcast in the US on a major network.  According to to the Internets, it's one of the most popular sporting events in the world.    Did this year's event measure up to the hype?   As we look forward to Valencia this weekend, let's take a look at the most recent F1 spectacle...