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Remembering Montreal's humble beginnings in Formula One

Montreal's new track facilities are as far removed in every sense as it's possible to be from the original temporary accommodation 40 years ago.

The pits were located on the left, a couple of hundred metres from the hairpin, immediately after what is now Turn 11. The paddock was a five-minute walk from there to the end of the rowing lake, where former boathouses provided garages; an unheard of extravagance.

The cars were parked toe to tail with very little room either side for the mechanics to do their work. The more enterprising entrants -- you won't be surprised to learn that included Bernie Ecclestone's Brabham team -- fixed up awnings alongside rented trucks to give some sort of semblance to the more usual arrangements enjoyed when travelling in Europe.