Montreal adds a third DRS zone

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The FIA has confirmed that a third DRS zone will be added for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

In its effort to promote and facilitate overtaking, the governing body added a third zone in Melbourne, for the opening round of the world championship, an initiative which did nothing however to increase the number of passes - limited to five during the race - around Albert Park.

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Montreal's high speed layout is generally perceived as a venue offering good racing action, but the FIA has felt compelled nevertheless to add a third DRS strip on the track's back straight between turns 7 and 8, with the detection point located just after turn 5.

The first two activation points remain unchanged from last year, with the first placed just before Turn 12 and the second situated just after Turn 14.

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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.