Since 2017, the governments of Quebec and Canada have committed over $100 million to keep the race in Montreal through 2031.
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“It’s a lot of money, but it makes a lot of return. It identifies our city internationally,” he said in an interview. “It’s definitely a touristic attraction and it puts Montreal on the map. So it’s a great investment for the economy.” Among the visitors to Montreal Friday was Casey Baker, who came from Toronto to take part in the festivities. “F1 fans are some of the best and highest spending fans that there are out there,” he said. “If I could recommend my city Toronto having and hosting it one year, I would be a huge fan of that.”Article content
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