Our Nick Was Right

When Nick told us in the lead-up to the Canadian Grand Prix that Montreal 'lives and breathes Formula 1', he wasn't just saying it, he really meant it.

The LRGP brigade only arrived in this French-Canadian city last night, but on a quick scout of this bastion of everything French it is clear that the city adores F1 and everything that goes with it. The sport was meant for a city like this. As venues on the 2011 calendar go, this laid back city was almost cut out for F1. Montreal is a multicultural metropolis that clearly has a heart for sport – ATP tennis and PGA Tour golf join F1 on the city's annual sporting calendar.

Every direction you look there are chequered flags, team memorabilia, postcards of racing cars, adverts for tickets. There is absolutely no doubt that this city is chomping at the F1 bit. And with our French heritage, it has been noticeable to see billboard space devoted to the LRGP cause (check out the attached photo!)

This city has a similar feel to Melbourne; green, clean and with a bohemian edge, it oozes culture and has its fair share of history (by New World standards, anyway). Mix in a sprinkling of North American brashness and you find yourself with a delightful cocktail of tradition and modernity, which suits us F1 folk just fine.

LRGP love coming to this town, and it provides the perfect backdrop for us to get our season well and truly back on track and up amongst the high-end points. Let's get to it, then!