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Canada GP officials react after 'embarrassing' F1 event

Jun.14 Canadian race organisers and local officials have spent the week in damage control. Formula 1 fans may have revelled in the close and exciting race in changeable conditions last weekend in Montreal, but off the track, problems abounded. Not only did the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve officials attract the FIA's ire with the post-chequered flag track invasion by spectators, there was flooding and leaks in the teams' garages. F1's governing body said race organisers Octane Racing Group breached the international sporting code by not controlling the crowd and failing 'to take reasonable measures, resulting in a dangerous situation'. Some drivers were late to key appointments due to...
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