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After 2024 'fiasco', Montreal aims to prove it's still the right city to host Formula 1
As the president of Scuderia Ferrari Club Montreal, Fabrizio Sciola might as well have motor oil coursing through his veins. He lives for Grand Prix week and enjoys showing off Montreal and everything the city has to offer to other Ferrari lovers who come to town for the event. But 2024 was different. "What happened last year was definitely a fiasco," Sciola says. Heavy rains flooded the paddocks and working spaces for the Formula One teams at the track. Drivers were reportedly late for important meetings due to delays caused by poorly managed construction sites. Miscommunication between race organizers, the city, police and Montreal's transit authority led to issues accessing the track for ticket holders. Fans jumped barriers, invading the race track. Restaurant terrasses were shut down in the middle of dinner service by the fire department over bylaw violations. "It was just a complete disaster and such an embarrassment, quite frankly," Sciola says. Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx agreed, saying that she was " ashamed" of what she saw. "It was a disaster," says Alain Creton, the president of the Peel Street merchants' association. WATCH | 2025 F1 race could make or break the Canadian Grand Prix's fate: Creton says his restaurant, Chez Alexandre, typically brings in between $100,000 to $200,000 in additional revenue on Formula One weekend, but much of that was lost last year after Montreal's fire service forced him to take down his terrasse tents because it was 18 inches too close to the main buildings. "We were a victim of a perfect storm last year," says Sandrine Garneau, the COO of Octane Racing Group, the official race organizer and promoter. "A lot of what happened last year was due to miscommunication." Pressure is on this year The failures of the 2024 Grand Prix have called into question Montreal's commitment to hosting Formula One and the competence of the event's organizers. "2025 is going to be a big test, everything will have to be absolutely impeccable, really, really sharp, no mishaps at all. But I'm not sure that that's enough to save the Canadian Grand Prix," says auto racing columnist Piero Facchin. Coming into this edition, rumours are swirling that the future of Montreal's race could be in jeopardy. Facchin says that with 24 races on the circuit, Formula One does not have room on its schedule to add more. But at the same time, places like Vietnam, Morocco, Argentina and Thailand are all angling to land a Grand Prix of their own. In the past, the Canadian Grand Prix was the only stop for Formula One in North America. But today there are races in Las Vegas, Austin, Miami and Mexico City, lessening Montreal's geographical advantage. Only weeks after the 2024 checkered flag dropped, Formula One officials were part of urgent meetings that included the local organizers, the City of Montreal and other stakeholders to establish the sequence of events that led to the event going so sideways. François Dumontier, the longtime head of Octane, the race's organizer, resigned in August. "It made us look quite bad and we've learned from that lesson," says Alia Hassan-Cournol, city councillor responsible for Montreal's economic development. "For this year we've changed a lot of things. We've worked all through the year with the partners and we're ready." New app, Canadian feel this year Formula One officials have taken a much more active role in the organization of the 2025 Grand Prix in Montreal. "This is the first year that we've been accompanied by Formula One in the way that we have," says Garneau, the COO of Octane. "This is kind of like you've been studying for an exam and now you need to deliver on that. So I wouldn't say that we're feeling the pressure. I'd say that we're incredibly motivated and incredibly stimulated." She added that Octane has also consulted with other race organizers to learn more about how they run their Grand Prix. This year, the experience at the track should be much improved with the implementation of a new app which will help guide and inform fans of entertainment options on site. There are also new colour-coded site maps, enhanced food options, and Garneau says the event will also feel much more Canadian, without being tacky. "We are confident that this edition of the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix will show the world what Canada is able to do," she says. F1 'is here to stay' Tourism Montreal says last year's race brought in 300,000 spectators and $162 million in economic windfall to local businesses. City councillor Hassan-Cournol says in the last year, Montreal has overhauled how its departments communicate and that she is optimistic the problems of 2024 will not happen again. "F1, I want to reassure everybody, is here to stay," Hassan-Cournol says. Montreal's fire department says it's also made internal changes so there won't be a repeat of the Peel Street debacle. Spokesperson Guy Lapointe says inspectors are now trained to help businesses find solutions to fire code violations, rather than just pointing them out. There is a 24/7 hotline to help settle disputes between businesses and inspectors and additional layers of administrative approval are required before a raid can be carried out. Creton, the restaurateur, says communication has dramatically improved leading up to this year's Grand Prix, adding that terrasses on Peel Street are now permitted to be five feet larger, allowing for more tables and more customers. "It's gonna be one of these beautiful Grand Prix and we want that to stay in Montreal indefinitely," he says. Garneau says that despite the rumours, Canadian racing fans shouldn't worry about the immediate future of the Grand Prix. She points to the contract with Formula One that entitles Montreal to host the event until at least 2031 and calls it "set in stone." But racing journalist Facchin isn't so sure. "It's not set in stone. Technically it is. But anything can happen." Facchin says 2025 is make or break for Montreal and beyond that, the best argument the city has is its historical connection to the sport that goes back to Gilles Villeneuve's dramatic victory in 1978.
The Province
2 hours ago
- The Province
New Zealander Ryan Fox outlasts Sam Burns in playoff to claim RBC Canadian Open title
Ryan Fox of New Zealand reacts to his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 8, 2025 in Caledon, Ont. Photo by Vaughn Ridley / GETTY IMAGES CALEDON, Ont. — In hockey we call it quadruple overtime, in football it's called moving the goal posts, but after four playoff holes at TPC Toronto and two hole locations, Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday over Sam Burns. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'It's such an iconic tournament, so much history here,' the burly New Zealander said after the win. 'To get my name on that trophy is amazing. I remember watching it years ago when I was playing on the Aussie Tour and thinking it looked like a really awesome event.' After finishing 72 holes tied at 18-under par, Fox and Burns both failed to birdie the par-5 closing hole in the first two playoff holes, both men twice laying up with their second shots. After each player had made two pars, in an unusual move, tournament organizers changed the hole location from the left of the green to the front right of the green for the third playoff hole. 'I didn't know it could change until they told us driving up, but I think that's quite cool,' Fox said. 'I think it probably made going at the green a little easier. It's probably 10, 15 yards shorter there, and you've got a little less of the water to have to cover. It also brings in the other stuff, like it's a harder wedge shot in there. Added a little bit of drama to it.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. New hole, same result as both Fox and Burns made another par, sending the tournament to a fourth playoff hole. Fourth time was a charm for Fox, as he hit a majestic 259-yard approach shot right at the hole with his 3-wood, and watched it finish just seven feet from an eagle. After Burns three-putted for par, Fox settled for a tap-in birdie, which was all he needed to collect his second PGA Tour win of his career, and second in two months. 'It's the best shot I've ever hit in my life. There's nothing close to that,' said of his approach shot on the fourth playoff hole. 'To be honest, Sam and I had a bit of a pillow fight there for three holes. It was some pretty average golf from both of us (in the playoff).' It was disappointment for Burns, who fired his way into the playoff by shooting a Sunday best 62 that included five consecutive birdies beginning at the 10th hole, as well as a birdie at the closing hole in regulation. But it might be the three straight playoff pars at the 18th hole that Burns will remember, especially a missed birdie putt from just five feet to win to kick off the playoff. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Sam let me off the hook big time there that first playoff hole,' Fox said. 'I'd almost given him that. We had a couple scrappy holes there, and then to hit the shot I hit on 18 on the fourth playoff, it was pretty surreal.' For 54-hole co-leader Fox, it was a scrappy Sunday round in regulation, ended with a birdie at the 72nd hole, that earned him the playoff chance to win for the second time in a month. 'My head's spinning. Obviously I knew I was playing good golf coming into this week. Just wanted to give myself a chance come Sunday afternoon,' he said. 'I did that and was really happy with how I conducted myself today. I was really patient early. Felt like I wasn't quite there. As I said, I hit some great shots down the stretch to get into that playoff.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Anything can happen, and I was lucky enough it fell my way.' Mackenzie Hughes entered the final round as Canada's best hope, trailing 54-hole leaders Fox and Matteo Manassero by just two strokes. Battling a stomach bug on Sunday, the Dundas, Ont. native fell off the pace early, and for the second year in a row shot a closing 70 to drop out of contention at his national Open. Read More 'I wasn't feeling great. Kind of battling some stomach stuff and just never really felt myself out there. Didn't have an appetite,' Hughes said. 'But no excuse really. I still was able to walk and swing a club. Would have loved to have had a chance on the back nine but just kind of fell flat there on the front, didn't get anything going. I was kind of out of it after the first nine. Disappointing.' Nick Taylor finished the week as the low Canadian. The 2023 champion double-bogeyed the 17th hole but shot a 67 to move up three spots into a tie for 13th. 'I'll take some pride in that,' Taylor said of finishing as low Canadian 'It stings with the finish today, but I'm happy I gave it a run.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Whitecaps Sports Local News Sports
CBC
4 hours ago
- CBC
Bell Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 4
Watch the preliminaries from day four of the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials at Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria, B.C.
