Formula 1 has left the shores of the Mediterranean for those of the Saint Lawrence river in Montreal where everyone has set up shop for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

As is the tradition, Thursday was track-walk, briefing and media day for the teams and drivers. And here is our first batch of pictures from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

08.06.2008 Montreal, Canada, The BMW team celebrate the 1st and 2nd place finish with Nick Heidfeld (GER), BMW Sauber F1 Team, Dr. Mario Theissen (GER), BMW Sauber F1 Team, BMW Motorsport Director and Robert Kubica (POL), BMW Sauber F1 Team - Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Sunday Podium - www.xpb.cc, EMail: info@xpb.cc - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / xpb.ccmore
The paddock. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing signs autographs for the fans. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing signs autographs for the fans. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF90 front wing detail - 90 Years branding. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren MCL34 wing mirror - Couche-Tard branding. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
New paddock / pit buildings. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with the media. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA), Scuderia Toro Rosso 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL), Williams F1 Team 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR), Williams F1 Team 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN), Racing Point 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA), Red Bull Racing 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP), McLaren F1 Team 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Renault F1 Team 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS), Scuderia Toro Rosso 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER), Scuderia Ferrari 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR), McLaren F1 Team 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing and Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso in the FIA Press Conference. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso; Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1; Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team; Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - F1 Power. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing Test and Development Driver walks the circuit with the team. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren MCL34 wing mirror detail. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing RB15 cockpit detail. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 wing mirror detail. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alfa Romeo Racing 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren F1 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN), Alfa Romeo Racing 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX), Racing Point 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Renault F1 Team 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Renault F1 Team RS19 nosecone. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF90 steering wheel. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF90 - front wing. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
The Mercedes AMG F1 W10 of Valtteri Bottas (FIN) is pushed down the pit lane by mechanics. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF90. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
The Ferrari SF90 of Charles Leclerc (MON) is pushed down the pit lane by mechanics. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Racing Point F1 Team RP19 of Sergio Perez (MEX) is pushed down the pit lane by mechanics. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Atmosphere. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari with Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 06.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
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.

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