The 2013 Formula 1 season is well underway and this month it’s hitting up both sides of the Atlantic. First, the racecars speed through Canada then it’s on to Great Britain for some European action.
Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada 2013
If you have been waiting for Formula 1 to come back to the states you’ll have to wait a little longer. But you can visit our Northern neighbor to get your Formula 1 fix this June. The unique island track has some breathtaking views, but you’ll want to keep you eyes on the asphalt action.
The Details
Circuit: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Date: June 7-9
Events: Friday June 7 – Practice Race 1 and 2
Saturday June 8 – Practice Race 3 and Qualifying
Sunday June 9 – Main Event Race
Bonus Event: On June 6 there will be an “Open House Day”. It’s a free, one-of-a-kind experience that gives F1 lovers an up close look at the pit lane where they can see the crews already hard at work.
2013 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix
Later this month Formula 1 heads across the pond for the British Grand Prix – one of the oldest races in the sport’s history. Formula 1 races started here way back in 1950 and to this day it’s one of the most anticipated events of the season.
At more than a kilometer and half longer than the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve the drivers are in for a lot less laps during this race.
The Details
Circuit: Silverstone
Date: June 28-30
Events: Friday June 28 – Practice Race 1 and 2
Saturday June 29 – Practice Race 3 and Qualifying
Sunday June 30 – Main Event Race
The F1 races are the main attraction, but there’s a lot of entertainment to be had at the 3-day prix. Gates open at 7am on Friday with musical acts filling the downtime at the Arena E-Zone Stage. GP2, GP3 and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup races will also happen throughout each day.
Current Standings Going Into June
As of right now both Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso have each won two of the six races this season. But it’s Vettel that’s starting to distance himself from the pack after a second place finish at the Monaco race on May 26th.
He’ll have to watch out for Nico Rosberg who will be coming off a win as well as Kimi Raikkonen who is second in points after winning the first race this season and showing impressive consistency on the track ever since.
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