Canadian Grand Prix axed

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from next year’s Formula One calendar.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2003 - 00:25

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from next year’s Formula One calendar.

Race promoter Normand Legault told a press conference that he had received a letter from F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone confirming that Montreal would not be hosting a race in 2004 due to national anti-tobacco laws.

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Courts Formula One Heathrow Place: Montreal Place: Gilles Villeneuve Place: Spa-Francorchamps Person: Normand Legault Person: Bernie Ecclestone Person: Legault Event: Canadian Grand Prix Event: 2004 Belgium GP Organisation: F1 Organisation: Ferrari

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