F1 needs more tracks like Montreal - Perez

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Sergio Perez heads to Canada hoping to resume his points-scoring ways with Force India after leaving Monaco empty-handed for the first time in 16 F1 races.

The Mexican has showed remarkable consistency since last summer but also a keen ability to extract the most from Force India's new-spec VJM10 challenger.

Monaco was perhaps just a mishap for the pink squad, but it will be important for the team and its drivers to jump back on the points band wagon in Montreal.

"I said after Monaco that I was proud of the team and the way we raced in Monaco," says Perez.

"We gave it everything, but it wasn’t our day. It’s frustrating because the car felt good all weekend. It was a shame not to make the most of this opportunity and continue our run of races in the points."

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The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's challenging layout, with its long straights and high speeds, typically puts a strain on a car's brakes and its engine, but also defies on a driver's precision.

Perez however feels that F1 needs more tracks like the Canadian venue.

"I feel confident about Montreal. It’s a track where I’ve had some good races and I like the challenge of the circuit.

"It’s all about being late on the brakes and aggressive through the chicanes. You have to be precise too with the walls so close to the track.

"I think the sport needs more tracks similar to Montreal where mistakes are punished. These old-school tracks excite the drivers and fans, and usually produce entertaining races."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.