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Francois Dumontier, the CEO and president of Canadian Grand Prix promoter Octane Racing Group, will step down from his role after 30 years of organizing the race. First working on the race in Montr…
After 30 years of organizing the Canadian Grand Prix, Francois Dumontier, the CEO and president of Octane Racing Group, will be stepping down from his role. Dumontier, who first worked on the race in Montreal in 1994, established Octane Racing Group in 2002 and took on the roles of president and CEO of the Canadian Grand Prix in 2009. Recognized with an induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2017, Dumontier leaves behind a legacy as a key figure in Canadian motorsport. Bell Media VP Jean-Philippe Paradis will succeed Dumontier at Octane, with Dumontier remaining as a strategic advisor to ensure a seamless transition. Sandrine Garneau has been promoted to the position of chief operating officer of brand and strategy at Octane, effective immediately, for her significant contributions to the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix’s success.
