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Nico Hulkenberg is very much looking forward to next weekend's event in Canada as Formula 1 travels to North America for round seven of the 2017 world championship. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has proven to be a popular race amongst fans and drivers since its first race in 1982.
Hulkenberg will be hoping for a strong showing in Canada after a disappointing weekend in Monaco. The German retired in the early stages of the race due to gearbox issues. Nevertheless, he is ready to bounce back in a country that "loves Formula 1".
"Canada is a great Grand Prix weekend," he said. "The week in Montreal is always one of the best of the year. You can see how much Canada loves Formula 1 because the whole city embraces the race and the locals give us a very warm welcome. I love the circuit, I love the city and I love the atmosphere. At the hairpin, you are surrounded by grandstands left and right. As a driver, you get a really good sense of atmosphere there."
"It is a track with a really nice flow so I enjoy it very much. The circuit is a combination of a street circuit and a race track. There are big walls on the exit with nice kerbs you have to ride ... You need to ride them well if you can, and use them to ensure a good lap time.
"Canada is all about high speed. The low downforce configuration always makes the car feel light. It’s hard to overtake, but the final chicane is definitely the best opportunity. You have to try and stay out of the ‘Wall of Champions’, though!"
Fergal Walsh
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