Organisers of Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix have unveiled a new pits and paddock complex, ahead of next month's event at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The impressive structure replaces a much smaller building which was constructed in 1988 and has been added to over the years, but has felt out of place when compared to rival venues on the Formula 1 calendar.
As part of the circuit's new contract to continue hosting F1 through 2029 was the caveat that the facilities be upgraded. In order to achieve this, both the local government and the Société du Parc Jean Drapeau have stepped in to help with the project.
The launch of the new CDN$59 million ($44m, £34m) structure was attended by Chase Carey, CEO of Liberty Media, Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, and Francois Dumontier, President and CEO, F1 Grand Prix du Canada.
Constructed in just 10 months, the building features several sustainable features including a natural roof and carbon-negative materials and uses a mix of wood, concrete and steel with an overall capacity of 5,000 people (compared to 1,800 in the old building).
The finishing touches are now being completed and the project remains on target to be completed just days before F1 teams start arriving to set up for the Canadian GP, which takes place on June 7-9.
