Fantastic video! This was an incredibly helpful guide for knowing what to expect when it comes to the Montreal GP. Going to the race this weekend and this will be coming in clutch for trying to squeeze the most out of Montreal and F1 while I'm in town. This'll be my first in-person F1 race and this put a lot of my travel worries at ease. The production and information in this video was excellent and you earned another subscriber. Keep it up!
Thank you for the lovely comment! This made my day 😁 Glad I could help you prepare, you'll have a fantastic time here in Montreal! Thank you for subscribing as well!
this video is so woderfully shot and produced it supprised me to see that it only had 400 views your channel could easily had well over 50k with this level of content. Keep up the great work.
Just one thing worth mentioning. Heading towards the Biosphere is good if you are seated near the hairpin. For seating towards turns 1 and 2, along the front straight, or in the family grandstand, you would actually head in the opposite direction towards the city skyline. You will see a large open space used for summer concert festivals and if you cross it, it will take you towards Pont des Iles. There is a gate on that bridge which is much closer to those seating areas. It's still 15 to 20 minutes to get to turn 2, but it would be at least 10 minutes longer from the hairpin area.
The metro is fine to go to the track, but to come back from the track, a better way is simply to walk back. I find it a better alternative to waiting forever to get in the metro station when everyone is trying to leave the circuit at the same time. It is about one hour and half from the circuit to Old Montreal and it offers a great view of Montreal along the walk.
Fair! That is indeed an option, the view is nice of the city from the Concorde bridge and you'll get to pass by Habitat 67! - only reason I didn't mention it in the video is because it would be a lengthy walk and if families have their kids with them they may get tired; also the walk would lead them eventually to a more industrial / sea port section of Montreal, so it may be easier to get lost on your way back this way if you can't access your phone for directions. The longest bit to get back on the metro is to get passed the entrance gates, once you're inside the police are there to help move the crowds along quickly and orderly I've found. Thanks for sharing David!
Great post! I’ve been to Honda Indy numerous times and one day I’ll checkout F1 Montreal -At the Indy they don’t even let u bring food or a chair, they even denied it for my pregnant wife I had buy one. Time for a change.
Hey thank you for that video...great guide even for someone from Montréal! Something that you could add is to mention that this a french city so learning few words in French like Bonjour Merci ça va? People will be pleased by that !!! So have nice race and enjoy Montreal stay safe
Very true! I'd recommend watching a travel guide for the city of Montreal after this one. Learning a few quick words in french will definitely be appreciated amongst locals and staff!
Excellent video, thank you. Currently in Montreal ahead of our first ever live Grand Prix. Already met Latifi, Albon, Sainz and Gasly!! Serious buzz around town. Can’t wait for the weekend
@@JESSICALOVESMAC917 Williams had a meet and greet in Ogilvey and Albon and Latifi were there. Sainz and Gasly were complete luck, we just saw them walking around the old town (at different times)we got very lucky!
That's awesome! It makes the GP experience even better when you can find the drivers before the weekend even begins! We came across Bottas in the streets Monday haha! Enjoy the weekend!
I live close to the Gilles Villeneuve F1 circuit less than two hours away! I live in Chateauguay on the South shore of the St. Lawrence river and it's one bus and two metro lines to get there. I've been nine times to the GP and I stopped because the ticket prices are too high now. Also the new power plants are disappointing compared to the V10 and V12 engines of the eighties!
Very helpful hints. We're headed there for GP 2023. No point in renting a car as we're familiar with the very efficient Metro system. Can't wait! #teamCheco
When you have some time while at the track go to the garage area where the Ferrari's from the Ferrari Challenge & Nissans from the Nissan Sentra Cup will be parked. In 2019 they allowed us to sit in the cars. 2019 it was Porsche cup instead of Nissan but cool experience to sit in a GT race car.
Thank you Camden, The main areas I know that have activities or unique areas is the Dix30 in Brossard, tons of shopping and restaurants and activities there. You can walk along the St-Laurence river as well near highway 132; There's the small town of Saint-Lambert thats pretty quaint, but these spots are quite far away from one another - but if you're looking for more F1 related activities, you'll definitely want to go to downtown Montreal! Hope you have fun! Congrats on winning the tickets!
What a video! We're headed from Mexico to there for GP 2023 on Granstand 31, We are so exited, you're helped me for this amazing guide. Thanks Chris, and we hope to see Checo wins. In another video, I watched that with any grandstand ticket you can access the pit walk on Thursday, is that true?
I believe to access the Thursday pit walk they now sell tickets for this separately rather than it being once free. Perhaps it's now sold as an add on to tickets, I'm not 100% sure myself. But thank you for watching and leaving the nice comment 😊🙏- Chris
Correct! It would cover you across the 3 days, assuming you purchase it on the Friday! If anyone is looking for more info on the ticket options for the metro I go over them at 6:57 😊 Thanks!
Thanks! It may be unique for each grandstand, from my memory I believe the rows are in ascending so Row A would be towards the front row and the later letters like M,N,O are further up. However there may be double letter rows (I.e. AA, AB, BB) which I'm not 100% certain if those would be even more towards the front row or all the way at the last row. In the shot at 11:20 we can see the rows are numbers but not in any order - I assume if they'll fix that come the GP! 😅
@@GordPrintsThings Thanks for sharing that with me, I'll now know incase anyone else asks! We are thinking about it, if we do decide to have one we'll be sure to post it over on our socials (twitter + IG) ! @ccf1channel
went last year for qualifying so on saturday and me and my dad went to the fan zone to meet the drivers we waited there for 2 hours and nobody showed up
Great question! It would all depend on how many activities you plan to do at the site , I do recommend at least one day you should walk around and explore the rest of the park around the track, that way you didn't only experience the GP from your grandstand. As soon as you arrive I'd pick-up a Grand Prix info-letter/guide, that would contain all the info about the times of the races, where the activities are located and plan out what interests you and budget maybe 30 minutes per activity in case there are any lines! When I've been the past 3 years, I tend to show up 2 hours before the start of the session I wanted to see and that felt like a perfect amount of time (then again I only went on the Saturday and Sunday) For the Sunday you'd want to catch the driver's parade and then walk around on the track after the race. So you may spend more time at the track after the race is over. Based on the times of the sessions I could recommend: Friday: Arrive by 12pm -1pm (to get a good idea for where your seats are, you'll have a 2 hrs break to explore after FP1) Saturday: Arrive by 12pm Sunday: Arrive around 11am - 12pm Enjoy your weekend! - Chris
That sounds like an amazing experience! I've personally not been to the Paddock in Montreal while the race weekend is happening, I've only been to the pit-lane. I was lucky enough to experience it at Monza in 2022 where we had a paddock pass for a short period of time. It's a very surreal experience if you've never done it before, you get to see all the teams going between the garages and the hospitality units, you might even get the chance to see a driver or a team principal up close. I feel it very much brings a new perspective to the weekends to see all the action taking place before/after each session. Have a fantastic time 😊
Great content, thank you so much. Quick questions: 1. Do you recommend doing all 3 days from the same spot or different? 2. On race day, is it better to be on the main straight since all the action is happening there?
Thanks for the kind words! 1. I suggest to use the Friday as your day to scout out locations, that way you can see where other people standing at and to get an idea for what angles/spots you like the most. Then come Saturday and Sunday you'd want to get to your favourite spot early. If you do leave though it will be hard to get that place back unless you have a buddy there to hold your place. 2. I personally prefer being in a spot where you can see the cars for the longest amount of time, so my view point of the hairpin was enjoyable. Most of the action/overtakes in Montreal take place in the first two corners I feel. So if you can get close to those, that'd be my recommendation as they have a few spots around there fore people to stand I've heard. The main straight doesn't have the best view point as you'll be close to the track which is great but you might not catch the overtakes when they speed past you at 300+kph
That's correct, all the races that are taking place before/after the F1 races are included in your ticket 😊 The earlier you go the better if you're ticket is in GA
Thanks! I've fortunately only had grandstand tickets but there's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like. The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day! - Chris
Excellent review guys! Are there water bottle/container refills on-site? Is there personal day lockers available? Is there cell phone charging stations? Is there "beer garden" areas? Thanks!!
Hey Blair, thanks for the comment! There are water refill stations, usually near grandstands, I believe towards the entrances there are personal day lockers you can use (but I'm not 100% sure on this, sorry!) the same for phone charging stations. I can confirm the closest area to a beer garden would be the Heineken Terrace towards the middle of the circuit! Enjoy!
Thanks Annabelle, There's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like. The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day! - Chris
The best view you're going to get is going to be Grandstand 11 and 12 as you get to see the race start and the cars for the longest amount of time going through the first corners. Next would be the hairpin as if you are in Grandstand 12 or the Lance Stroll stand you can be pretty close to the cars as they come in, break and then speed off. Those two spots are the more expensive tickets. I've enjoyed my view from the Family Grandstand / 32 (In the video at 12:25) - you can see the cars for a good amount of time going through the corners vs speeding through on a straight - but that's what I prefer!
Thanks a lot for the video! What do you know about the GA tickets/areas? The best places to be etc? I read that GA tickets aren't the best because of the lack of decent spots to watch...
Hey Guus! Thank you! There's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like. The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day!
hey do you know if it’s possible to get dropped off near the track, there’s a lot of confusing info online and ik there is no parking but do you know if it’s possible to get someone to drop me off near the track or casino??!
Very helpful video, thank you! I’m curious how I can find out if my teams are having meet + greet or other off-track events? I’d love to get some merch signed but I’m not sure when/how to lineup for something like that or if I would need to purchase something extra? Please help if you know! Thank you!
You can usually find information about this in the race program for the week, or by following the teams and race track on social media. I saw a post this morning on how to obtain a bracelet to go to the signing sessions on Saturday morning but I also heard there was a line as of 6:30am to get on the track today, so it may be limited bracelets. So constantly checking those channels for the latest information is the best recommendation I could have. For example, I know Williams also did their own driver's meet & greet on the Wednesday, which was also free! Best of luck!
My pleasure, thanks for the question! After the race you should be able to walk onto the track via a marshal entrance, from there you run down to the start/finish line and you can then watch the podium from the track on the grid! Just to be clear unfortunately you can't walk up and stand on the podium yourself. - Chris
Hey Mitchell! Thanks! There's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like. The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day!
Great video!! Going to Canada for the first time to catch the race :) Was wondering if you would recommend bringing all cash or will most places accept American debit/credit cards? Also is it windy in Montreal?
Hey I'm from Mtl, you'll be fine with your cards just make sure you don't get too much fees from your banks because of the exchange rates. You could also withdraw a bigger amount in CADs for your trip. Have fun!! And try the Poutine meal :)
Hey Alice, most place will accept major credit cards! Cards like American Express, Visa, MasterCard won't cause you any issues - debit cards would be similar I imagine, but you should be covered with your credit card and/or some spare cash in case!
I’m watching this video for the GP 2023 😂 I have a question. Where is locate the general admission? It’s anywhere? Do you recommend to get the grandstands or it’s fine with the general admission?
Wishing you a great race weekend ahead for 2023! I've never done general admission myself, but I hear you have to get there relatively early to get a good spot, I'd use the Friday to scout out different locations along the track to see what you like, and then head there early on the Saturday and Sunday to secure your spots! They'll have it on the map of where people in GA are recommended to stand. Enjoy 😊
The south shore would be your best bet to get back to your car the fastest as most people head back downtown after the race. Its also has more options for free street parking or cheaper parking lots near the Longueuil Metro station
Hey! The 3 day pass would be your best option, assuming you purchase it on the Friday, the weekend pass would only cover the Saturday and Sunday. A one way metro ticket is $3.50 - The 3 day pass costs: $20.50 - so if you know you'll be using the metro more than 5 times (which you would considering each day you'll need at least 2 tickets) It'd be well worth it to get the 3 day pass on the Friday as it'll be good till Sunday at 11:59pm. Hope that helps!
What happend to this channel? The video of ranking F1 drivers based on meeting them was deleted 🤔 I like to think I know a good youtube channel with high potential when I see one and I find it bizarre the videos just stopped.... it had the potential to be one of the biggest North American F1 channels...
That's your choice to make, I'm just giving it as a suggestion. I find if you're far enough up in the grandstands you won't really need them, but if you're right next to the track, it may bother some people!
They'd need a few more floodlights that's for sure! 😂 Although the sunsets around 8:30pm in June, it could be something they could do! The temperature does get much cooler at night but I don't think the residential homes near by will be too happy with the noise haha
Tickets are hard to come by for the Grand Prix. They usually open up before the start of the year; but also I've heard they go on pre-sale access for people who've purchased tickets before in previous years. Which usually causes them to sell-out. They do release a few additional tickets leading up the the GP this year so you just need to be subscribed to their newsletter to not miss your chance!
Montreal is a terrible place to watch F1. We paid $800 for two tickets and literally couldn't see the track. Not the cars. The track! But, I hear I'm not the only one. it's like this each year with many seats. It's a thing there. What a rip -off. I'm not sure how they get away with it. 3rd rate like most things in Canada are these days. The Indy turns out to be a much better organized race event in terms of seating . At least you can see the track when you pay for your ticket. this is hardly a small thing. It's why you're there.
There's plenty of parking options near subway stations, I know the metro station "Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke" has many parking lots, you do have to pay for these though. Or you can find free street parking in the St-Lambert neighbourhood, its just a bit longer of a walk to the subway if you want to save some money.
Canadian GP 2024 hereeeee!
Thanks for the detailed. Description of the event and how to get there.
This was very well put together
Fantastic video! This was an incredibly helpful guide for knowing what to expect when it comes to the Montreal GP. Going to the race this weekend and this will be coming in clutch for trying to squeeze the most out of Montreal and F1 while I'm in town. This'll be my first in-person F1 race and this put a lot of my travel worries at ease. The production and information in this video was excellent and you earned another subscriber. Keep it up!
Thank you for the lovely comment! This made my day 😁 Glad I could help you prepare, you'll have a fantastic time here in Montreal! Thank you for subscribing as well!
this video is so woderfully shot and produced it supprised me to see that it only had 400 views your channel could easily had well over 50k with this level of content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much for the kind words! With it being uploaded yesterday, hopefully it'll grow that big soon :) Thanks for watching!
The biosphere was the American pavillon at expo 1967.
Great video! That is so true about the subway getting your tickets when you get there, was burned by that last time.
Great video! Thanks. Heading there tomorrow
Going this year :) Dont forget 4.20 gear ..thank for the bag measurement ..Helpful tips for the food & Bev . thanks
Once you’re at Berri-Uqam and transferring to the yellow line, just follow the crowd of people with F1 hats and coolers
thank you !!! So excited about this week end, your video was super helpful !
Such an amazing guide! So sad this channel isn't posting anymore. They did such an awesome job with this video
Just one thing worth mentioning. Heading towards the Biosphere is good if you are seated near the hairpin. For seating towards turns 1 and 2, along the front straight, or in the family grandstand, you would actually head in the opposite direction towards the city skyline. You will see a large open space used for summer concert festivals and if you cross it, it will take you towards Pont des Iles. There is a gate on that bridge which is much closer to those seating areas. It's still 15 to 20 minutes to get to turn 2, but it would be at least 10 minutes longer from the hairpin area.
The metro is fine to go to the track, but to come back from the track, a better way is simply to walk back. I find it a better alternative to waiting forever to get in the metro station when everyone is trying to leave the circuit at the same time.
It is about one hour and half from the circuit to Old Montreal and it offers a great view of Montreal along the walk.
Fair! That is indeed an option, the view is nice of the city from the Concorde bridge and you'll get to pass by Habitat 67! - only reason I didn't mention it in the video is because it would be a lengthy walk and if families have their kids with them they may get tired; also the walk would lead them eventually to a more industrial / sea port section of Montreal, so it may be easier to get lost on your way back this way if you can't access your phone for directions.
The longest bit to get back on the metro is to get passed the entrance gates, once you're inside the police are there to help move the crowds along quickly and orderly I've found.
Thanks for sharing David!
Thank you for the video, I will use this information Sunday!
My pleasure! Have a fantastic time at the GP! 😁
Awesome video! Hope to see you guys there! 😎🤘
The Canadian Grand Prix was the first race I attended, it is my favourite race on the calendar.
Great post! I’ve been to Honda Indy numerous times and one day I’ll checkout F1 Montreal
-At the Indy they don’t even let u bring food or a chair, they even denied it for my pregnant wife
I had buy one. Time for a change.
Thanks for all the tips. See you this weekend!
One of the best guide. .. big THANKS
Great video, thanks!
Thank you mate! This is so useful 🙏
Thanks so much! Lot of my questions were answered 🙌🏻
Hey thank you for that video...great guide even for someone from Montréal! Something that you could add is to mention that this a french city so learning few words in French like Bonjour Merci ça va? People will be pleased by that !!! So have nice race and enjoy Montreal stay safe
Very true! I'd recommend watching a travel guide for the city of Montreal after this one. Learning a few quick words in french will definitely be appreciated amongst locals and staff!
Excellent video, thank you. Currently in Montreal ahead of our first ever live Grand Prix. Already met Latifi, Albon, Sainz and Gasly!! Serious buzz around town. Can’t wait for the weekend
Where?!? I’m in Montreal as well for the race and apparently vettel got a coffee at the hotel I’m at
@@JESSICALOVESMAC917 Williams had a meet and greet in Ogilvey and Albon and Latifi were there. Sainz and Gasly were complete luck, we just saw them walking around the old town (at different times)we got very lucky!
That's awesome! It makes the GP experience even better when you can find the drivers before the weekend even begins! We came across Bottas in the streets Monday haha! Enjoy the weekend!
@@CCF1channel it really does. We were on the hunt for Bottas. My girlfriend loves him 🤣 thanks again for the tips!
We actually won some tickets at the last minute so I'm working on logistics now!!
if you have extra please donate... i can buy also IM SO DESPERATE
I live close to the Gilles Villeneuve F1 circuit less than two hours away! I live in Chateauguay on the South shore of the St. Lawrence river and it's one bus and two metro lines to get there. I've been nine times to the GP and I stopped because the ticket prices are too high now. Also the new power plants are disappointing compared to the V10 and V12 engines of the eighties!
Very nice video. Thanks man!
Yay finally you guys are back!!!
Very helpful hints. We're headed there for GP 2023. No point in renting a car as we're familiar with the very efficient Metro system. Can't wait! #teamCheco
Thanks for watching! I hope you have a fantastic time this year! Hoping for a Checo win as well! 🥹
@@CCF1channelwhy don’t you guys post anymore you’re content was great but if you don’t wanna do something that’s great
Awesome video, saving this untraveled American a lot of confusion this weekend!
Great to hear! Very happy I could help! Enjoy 😁
Thanks for putting this together. 👍
My pleasure!
When you have some time while at the track go to the garage area where the Ferrari's from the Ferrari Challenge & Nissans from the Nissan Sentra Cup will be parked. In 2019 they allowed us to sit in the cars. 2019 it was Porsche cup instead of Nissan but cool experience to sit in a GT race car.
Can't even begin to thank you, this has been such a great video!! Any suggestions for someone staying on the south shore?
Thank you Camden,
The main areas I know that have activities or unique areas is the Dix30 in Brossard, tons of shopping and restaurants and activities there. You can walk along the St-Laurence river as well near highway 132; There's the small town of Saint-Lambert thats pretty quaint, but these spots are quite far away from one another - but if you're looking for more F1 related activities, you'll definitely want to go to downtown Montreal! Hope you have fun! Congrats on winning the tickets!
I forgot to mention for the Metro 3 days pass
What a video! We're headed from Mexico to there for GP 2023 on Granstand 31, We are so exited, you're helped me for this amazing guide. Thanks Chris, and we hope to see Checo wins.
In another video, I watched that with any grandstand ticket you can access the pit walk on Thursday, is that true?
I believe to access the Thursday pit walk they now sell tickets for this separately rather than it being once free. Perhaps it's now sold as an add on to tickets, I'm not 100% sure myself. But thank you for watching and leaving the nice comment 😊🙏- Chris
Hello CC F1 great vid, I will only add that you can buy a 3 days pass specificaly for the Granprix weekend. Thanks
Correct! It would cover you across the 3 days, assuming you purchase it on the Friday! If anyone is looking for more info on the ticket options for the metro I go over them at 6:57 😊 Thanks!
Great video! Do you know what the layout of the grandstand are in terms of row? If I was in Row A, am I at the front row, middle or last row?
Thanks! It may be unique for each grandstand, from my memory I believe the rows are in ascending so Row A would be towards the front row and the later letters like M,N,O are further up. However there may be double letter rows (I.e. AA, AB, BB) which I'm not 100% certain if those would be even more towards the front row or all the way at the last row. In the shot at 11:20 we can see the rows are numbers but not in any order - I assume if they'll fix that come the GP! 😅
@@CCF1channel Was at the track walk today. I can confirm front row is AA and Z is the last row at the top.
@@GordPrintsThings Thanks for sharing that with me, I'll now know incase anyone else asks! We are thinking about it, if we do decide to have one we'll be sure to post it over on our socials (twitter + IG) ! @ccf1channel
went last year for qualifying so on saturday and me and my dad went to the fan zone to meet the drivers we waited there for 2 hours and nobody showed up
Super helpful!!
what time do u recommend getting there at (for Friday, Saturday and Sunday)?
Great question!
It would all depend on how many activities you plan to do at the site , I do recommend at least one day you should walk around and explore the rest of the park around the track, that way you didn't only experience the GP from your grandstand.
As soon as you arrive I'd pick-up a Grand Prix info-letter/guide, that would contain all the info about the times of the races, where the activities are located and plan out what interests you and budget maybe 30 minutes per activity in case there are any lines!
When I've been the past 3 years, I tend to show up 2 hours before the start of the session I wanted to see and that felt like a perfect amount of time (then again I only went on the Saturday and Sunday)
For the Sunday you'd want to catch the driver's parade and then walk around on the track after the race. So you may spend more time at the track after the race is over.
Based on the times of the sessions I could recommend:
Friday: Arrive by 12pm -1pm (to get a good idea for where your seats are, you'll have a 2 hrs break to explore after FP1)
Saturday: Arrive by 12pm
Sunday: Arrive around 11am - 12pm
Enjoy your weekend!
- Chris
I remember watching a video from this channel I think years ago about the co host working at the Canadian GP. Anyone have any idea where it’s gone
We were invited to the Paddock on Saturday by a sponsor - what should we expect. Thanks for the Video
That sounds like an amazing experience! I've personally not been to the Paddock in Montreal while the race weekend is happening, I've only been to the pit-lane. I was lucky enough to experience it at Monza in 2022 where we had a paddock pass for a short period of time.
It's a very surreal experience if you've never done it before, you get to see all the teams going between the garages and the hospitality units, you might even get the chance to see a driver or a team principal up close. I feel it very much brings a new perspective to the weekends to see all the action taking place before/after each session. Have a fantastic time 😊
@@CCF1channel Thanks - pretty pumped :)
Great content, thank you so much. Quick questions:
1. Do you recommend doing all 3 days from the same spot or different?
2. On race day, is it better to be on the main straight since all the action is happening there?
Thanks for the kind words!
1. I suggest to use the Friday as your day to scout out locations, that way you can see where other people standing at and to get an idea for what angles/spots you like the most. Then come Saturday and Sunday you'd want to get to your favourite spot early. If you do leave though it will be hard to get that place back unless you have a buddy there to hold your place.
2. I personally prefer being in a spot where you can see the cars for the longest amount of time, so my view point of the hairpin was enjoyable. Most of the action/overtakes in Montreal take place in the first two corners I feel. So if you can get close to those, that'd be my recommendation as they have a few spots around there fore people to stand I've heard. The main straight doesn't have the best view point as you'll be close to the track which is great but you might not catch the overtakes when they speed past you at 300+kph
This is a life saver. I noticed the track opens at 830. There are some races before hand is my ticket good to get in for that?
That's correct, all the races that are taking place before/after the F1 races are included in your ticket 😊 The earlier you go the better if you're ticket is in GA
Great content, man! I wasn’t able to get a grandstand ticket, so ended up getting a general admission ticket. What’s the best use I can get out of it?
Thanks! I've fortunately only had grandstand tickets but there's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like.
The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day!
- Chris
Excellent review guys! Are there water bottle/container refills on-site? Is there personal day lockers available? Is there cell phone charging stations? Is there "beer garden" areas? Thanks!!
Hey Blair, thanks for the comment! There are water refill stations, usually near grandstands, I believe towards the entrances there are personal day lockers you can use (but I'm not 100% sure on this, sorry!) the same for phone charging stations. I can confirm the closest area to a beer garden would be the Heineken Terrace towards the middle of the circuit! Enjoy!
Great video
I only have general admission tickets and I was wondering if you have some recommandations as to where I could have the best view ?
Thanks Annabelle,
There's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like.
The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day!
- Chris
Super bon vidéo merci bcp
Great video, is there a grandstand that you would recommend? Planning on going to my first Canadian Race in 2023. Thanks
The best view you're going to get is going to be Grandstand 11 and 12 as you get to see the race start and the cars for the longest amount of time going through the first corners. Next would be the hairpin as if you are in Grandstand 12 or the Lance Stroll stand you can be pretty close to the cars as they come in, break and then speed off. Those two spots are the more expensive tickets.
I've enjoyed my view from the Family Grandstand / 32 (In the video at 12:25) - you can see the cars for a good amount of time going through the corners vs speeding through on a straight - but that's what I prefer!
@@CCF1channel cheers! Thanks very much I appreciate it!
Okay but what’s the website to buy the tickets????
Thanks a lot for the video! What do you know about the GA tickets/areas? The best places to be etc? I read that GA tickets aren't the best because of the lack of decent spots to watch...
Hey Guus! Thank you! There's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like.
The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day!
hey do you know if it’s possible to get dropped off near the track, there’s a lot of confusing info online and ik there is no parking but do you know if it’s possible to get someone to drop me off near the track or casino??!
So thats why Montreal has the Yellow Line
Very helpful video, thank you! I’m curious how I can find out if my teams are having meet + greet or other off-track events? I’d love to get some merch signed but I’m not sure when/how to lineup for something like that or if I would need to purchase something extra? Please help if you know! Thank you!
You can usually find information about this in the race program for the week, or by following the teams and race track on social media. I saw a post this morning on how to obtain a bracelet to go to the signing sessions on Saturday morning but I also heard there was a line as of 6:30am to get on the track today, so it may be limited bracelets. So constantly checking those channels for the latest information is the best recommendation I could have. For example, I know Williams also did their own driver's meet & greet on the Wednesday, which was also free! Best of luck!
How about if you get VIP tickets?
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Thanks for the video. You mentioned people can walk to the podium, do you need access to get there? We are sitting near grandstand 14
My pleasure, thanks for the question! After the race you should be able to walk onto the track via a marshal entrance, from there you run down to the start/finish line and you can then watch the podium from the track on the grid! Just to be clear unfortunately you can't walk up and stand on the podium yourself. - Chris
Great vid! I have general admission tickets. where would be the best place to be for general admission?
Hey Mitchell! Thanks! There's a few spots that come to my mind, however I recommend looking up "Canadian GP General Admission ticket view" on RUclips as there's a few videos that show the spots to give you an idea of what the view would look like.
The ones that come mind are near the hairpin, near the straight leaving the hairpin or entering it, you may find some spots near Turn 6 but it looks like this year they'll have a new stand section there 🤔 If you're there for multiple days Id try each spot out until you find one you like and then get there early on race day!
Great video!! Going to Canada for the first time to catch the race :) Was wondering if you would recommend bringing all cash or will most places accept American debit/credit cards? Also is it windy in Montreal?
Hey I'm from Mtl, you'll be fine with your cards just make sure you don't get too much fees from your banks because of the exchange rates. You could also withdraw a bigger amount in CADs for your trip. Have fun!! And try the Poutine meal :)
Hey Alice, most place will accept major credit cards! Cards like American Express, Visa, MasterCard won't cause you any issues - debit cards would be similar I imagine, but you should be covered with your credit card and/or some spare cash in case!
I’m watching this video for the GP 2023 😂 I have a question. Where is locate the general admission? It’s anywhere? Do you recommend to get the grandstands or it’s fine with the general admission?
2023 is gonna be my first f1 race!! Would love to connect with you if you're going to the race😄
Wishing you a great race weekend ahead for 2023! I've never done general admission myself, but I hear you have to get there relatively early to get a good spot, I'd use the Friday to scout out different locations along the track to see what you like, and then head there early on the Saturday and Sunday to secure your spots! They'll have it on the map of where people in GA are recommended to stand. Enjoy 😊
i gotta know where you got that shirt from its unbelievably fire
The baseball jersey is from "furious1.racing" on Instagram! We absolutely love ours! Lots of unique designs too!
Do they still sell that model because I can’t seem to find it with the redbull written in the chest it just says RB
Are ticket holders allowed to visit the track on Thursday during the pit walk from 9am-12pm?
Yes! Even those without tickets were allowed to walk through pit lane! I got some great videos there :)
Where do you recommend to park your car and get to the metro?
The south shore would be your best bet to get back to your car the fastest as most people head back downtown after the race. Its also has more options for free street parking or cheaper parking lots near the Longueuil Metro station
If I am going for Friday-Sunday. Would you recommend the weekend metro pass to be the best option? Thanks
Hey! The 3 day pass would be your best option, assuming you purchase it on the Friday, the weekend pass would only cover the Saturday and Sunday.
A one way metro ticket is $3.50 - The 3 day pass costs: $20.50 - so if you know you'll be using the metro more than 5 times (which you would considering each day you'll need at least 2 tickets) It'd be well worth it to get the 3 day pass on the Friday as it'll be good till Sunday at 11:59pm.
Hope that helps!
@@CCF1channel thanks so much
What happend to this channel? The video of ranking F1 drivers based on meeting them was deleted 🤔 I like to think I know a good youtube channel with high potential when I see one and I find it bizarre the videos just stopped.... it had the potential to be one of the biggest North American F1 channels...
Any restrictions on lenses I.E. 70-200mm?
Nope - I've never had any issues bringing in any camera lens! I've seen even bigger ones brought in :)
@@CCF1channel Great! Thank You!
Anyone knows where the drivers enter the circuit ?
From my knowledge its across the Cosmos bridge which is the one you see me cross in the video - Chris
bruh earplugs man the sound is THE best thing
That's your choice to make, I'm just giving it as a suggestion. I find if you're far enough up in the grandstands you won't really need them, but if you're right next to the track, it may bother some people!
What if the race was at night?
They'd need a few more floodlights that's for sure! 😂 Although the sunsets around 8:30pm in June, it could be something they could do! The temperature does get much cooler at night but I don't think the residential homes near by will be too happy with the noise haha
When is the best time to buy tickets and not pay over the odds prices, buying for 2024
Tickets are hard to come by for the Grand Prix. They usually open up before the start of the year; but also I've heard they go on pre-sale access for people who've purchased tickets before in previous years. Which usually causes them to sell-out. They do release a few additional tickets leading up the the GP this year so you just need to be subscribed to their newsletter to not miss your chance!
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Montreal is a terrible place to watch F1. We paid $800 for two tickets and literally couldn't see the track. Not the cars. The track! But, I hear I'm not the only one. it's like this each year with many seats. It's a thing there. What a rip -off. I'm not sure how they get away with it. 3rd rate like most things in Canada are these days. The Indy turns out to be a much better organized race event in terms of seating . At least you can see the track when you pay for your ticket. this is hardly a small thing. It's why you're there.
What if I'm driving to Montreal and want to park at a subway station is that available or there is no parking either
There's plenty of parking options near subway stations, I know the metro station "Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke" has many parking lots, you do have to pay for these though. Or you can find free street parking in the St-Lambert neighbourhood, its just a bit longer of a walk to the subway if you want to save some money.
@CCF1channel thanks for your reply. Going tomorrow from NJ driving and thats the info I needed I'm going to look at that. 🙏