Ageing water pipes could threaten Canada’s formula one race, according to a report by Montreal city auditor Jacques Bergeron.<\/p>\n
A report summary published in the Montreal Gazette said much of the water system on the man-made Il Notre Dame dates back to the mid-60s, when it was built for Expo 67.<\/p>\n
It is now the site of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, scene of next month’s eighth round of the 2010 world championship.<\/p>\n
The audit report said there have been 32 water pipe breaks between 2003 and 2008 and a “rupture … could jeopardise the formula one event”.<\/p>\n
In other Canadian grand prix news, the race’s new promoter Francois Dumontier has admitted the race has not attracted a title sponsor for 2010.<\/p>\n
La Presse, estimating the financial shortfall at $4-5 million, quotes him as saying big companies in the country and region should “look more closely at this wonderful event”.<\/p>\n
On a brighter note, Dumontier said ticket sales are up 12 per cent compared to the last time Montreal hosted formula one in 2008.<\/p>\n
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