Caught on video: 10 unforgettable things that happened at the Canadian GP
In just a few short days the 2014 Canadian Grand Prix will be upon us. These are ten occasions on which the Canadian Grand Prix knocked our socks off.
The 2014 Canadian Grand Prix will be held this Sunday, on the 8th of June. Fans are hanging out to see whether Lewis Hamilton can win the race, and take his fourth Canadian Grand Prix victory in the process. Here at Motorsport Retro, we’re most concerned with the thrill ride – will we have an 11th exciting video to add to next year’s list? Only time can answer each question, so we’ll all have to be patient for another couple of days. For now check out these ten unforgettable Canadian GP moments of yesteryear –
1967 – Jack Brabham wins the first ever Canadian Grand Prix
1977 – James Hunt punches a Marshall
1978 – Gilles Villeneuve’s first Formula 1 victory
1981 – Podium finish for Gilles Villeneuve despite mangled wing
1991 – Last lap shocker by Nigel Mansell – Transmission failure, or driver error?
1995 – Jean Alesi’s first, and only Formula 1 Grand Prix win
1998 – Alex Wurz rolls his car shortly after starting
2001 – Michael and Ralf Schumacher battle it out for first place
2007 – The amazing escape of Robert Kubica
2011 – Jenson Button wins on the last lap!
