Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Grand Prix Circuit (2002–present) | |
| Location | Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, Quebec |
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| Coordinates | 45°30′02″N 73°31′21″W / 45.50056°N 73.52250°W |
| Capacity | 100,000 |
| FIA Grade | 1 |
| Owner | City of Montreal |
| Broke ground | 1978 |
| Opened | 6 October 1978 |
| Architect | Roger Peart |
| Former names | Île Notre-Dame Circuit (1978–1982) |
| Major events | Current: Formula One Canadian Grand Prix (1978–1986, 1988–2008, 2010–2019, 2022–present) Former: Champ Car World Series Grand Prix of Montreal (2002–2006) NASCAR Nationwide Series NAPA Auto Parts 200 (2007–2012) World Sportscar Championship (1990) |
| Website | http://www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca |
| Grand Prix Circuit (2002–present) | |
| Length | 4.361 km (2.710 mi) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:13.078 ( Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W10, 2019) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1996–2001) | |
| Length | 4.421 km (2.747 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:17.205 ( Ralf Schumacher, Williams FW23, 2001) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1994–1995) | |
| Length | 4.450 km (2.765 mi) |
| Turns | 20 |
| Race lap record | 1:28.927 ( Michael Schumacher, Benetton B194, 1994) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1988–1993) | |
| Length | 4.430 km (2.753 mi) |
| Turns | 17 |
| Race lap record | 1:21.500 ( Michael Schumacher, Benetton B193, 1993) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1978–1986) | |
| Length | 4.410 km (2.740 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 1:25.443 ( Nelson Piquet, Williams FW11, 1986) |
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, also spelled Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (French pronunciation: [siʁ.kɥi ʒil vilnœv]), is a 4.361 km (2.710 mi) motor racing circuit on Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is the venue for the FIA Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. It has previously hosted the World Sportscar Championship, the Champ Car World Series (Grand Prix of Montreal), the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NAPA Auto Parts 200), and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.