Canadian race dropped from F1 programme

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the Formula One calendar for the 2009 season.

Canadian race dropped from F1 programme
Tue, 07 Oct, 2008 - 15:30

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the Formula One calendar for the 2009 season.

The World Motor Sport Council met in Paris today and decided to go ahead with a programme with no races in North America.

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