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The promoter of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the Octane Racing Group, was summoned by the FIA after a track invasion occurred at the end of Sunday’s race. After the chequered flag was waved and competitors toured back around to the pits on the cooldown lap, a number of spectators made their way onto […]
Following the conclusion of the race and the cooldown lap, several spectators ventured onto the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal before all cars had reached Parc Ferme. This act echoes similar incidents in the past, like Nigel Mansell being engulfed by fans at Silverstone in 1992, but such invasions are now viewed negatively due to safety concerns. The FIA responded by summoning the race promoters after finding them in violation of the International Sporting Code, leading to a formal investigation and a deadline for a safety plan. This incident in Montreal is reminiscent of a similar one at the 2023 Australian GP, which subsequently led to a ban on post-race track invasions in 2024. Organizers have been given until September 30, 2024, to present a comprehensive safety plan to the FIA and prevent such incidents from occurring again in the future.
