The Wall of Champions got its name after three world champs hit it during the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix. Pictured: Michael Schumacher sprinting from his wrecked Ferrari. “Uh—I lost control, and the ...
The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve has been a staple on the Formula 1 calendar since 1978, but its most iconic corner, the infamous Wall of Champions, only earned its name in 1999. So, how did it happen?
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the Île Notre-Dame in Montreal has long been home to the Canadian Grand Prix. The artificial island was originally built for Expo 67 but was later remodeled for the ...