During each Montreal Grand Prix there’s no margin for error at the Turn 14 exit on the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit. It’s known as the ‘wall of champions’ because so many Formula 1 world champions crashed into it over the years.
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- The 'wall of champions' is a famous barrier at Montreal's Gilles Villeneuve Circuit. 8s
- The wall earned its nickname after multiple world champions crashed there in 1999. 1m 57s
- The corner requires high precision, with little margin for error, leading to frequent crashes. 1m 6s
- Both rookies and experienced champions have crashed into the wall during various sessions. 2m 22s
- Despite many incidents, no fatalities have occurred, and safety measures are continually improved. 3m 7s