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In 1970, Tyrrell earned its first pole position at its first-ever Grand Prix.
In 1973, 6 racers have lead the Grand Prix of Canada : Ronnie Peterson 2 laps; Niki Lauda (A) 17 laps; Emerson Fittipaldi (BR) 13 laps; Jackie Stewart (GB) 1 lap; Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F) 6 laps; Jackie Oliver (GB) 7 laps; Peter Revson (USA) 2 laps.
In 1976, only 4 of the 24 starters withdraw before the end of the race.
In 1978, Gilles Villeneuve won his first career Grand Prix in his native land. That day in Montreal, the temperature was near 0°C. (32°F).
In 1979, 15 nationalities were represented on the Canadian Grand Prix starting grid : Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom & United States of America.
In 1980, Alan Jones (AUS) was crowned World Champion in Canada.
In the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix, at 19, Mike Tackwell (GB) became the youngest driver to ever take the start in a F1 Grand Prix.
In 1989, 16 of the 26 starters withdraw before the end of the race.
In 1993, Alain Prost earned his first and only win in Canada after 11 unsuccessful attempts.
In 1994, the 1st corner after the starting line was renamed Senna Corner to honour the memory of the late Champion.
In 1995, on June 11, Jean Alesi celebrated his birthday by earning his first-ever win in Formula 1.
In 1997, Alexander Wurz (A) started his Formula 1 career at the Canadian Grand Prix.
In 1999, it was the 9th time in history that the winner of the Canadian Grand Prix earned at the end of the year the driver's championship.
In 2000, for the 10th time the Canadian Grand Prix became World Champion at the end of the year.
In 2000, it was the first Canadian Grand Prix raced (totally or partially) under the rain since 1989. Ironically, these two events were held on the same date, June 18.
In 2001, the Canadian Grand Prix has been the scene of the first ever 1-2 finish by two brothers since the launching of the Formula 1 World Championship.
In 2001, for the 7th time in history of the Canadian Grand Prix, six different constructors earned points.
In 2001, two drivers were onboard the Jordan car number 11: Heinz-Harald Frentzen (D) during the Friday Free Practice Session and Ricardo Zonta (BR) during the Saturday sessions and the Sunday race.
In 2001, for the second consecutive year, French driver Jean Alesi threw his helmet to his fans cheering him in the grandstands.
In 2002, a new attendance record was established with 326,000 spectators for the three days of the event (304,000 in 2001).
In 2003, Michael Schumacher increased his record of victories at the Canadian Grand Prix to 6.
In 2004, 4 cars (Williams and Toyota) are disqualified for non conformity of the air ducts for the purpose of cooling the front brakes.
In 2005, Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren Mercedes) was disqualified for jumping a red light at the pit exit after is last refueling stop.
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