Markham Indy race president apologizes after opening day practices cancelled
It was the first year Markham hosted the event after it was moved from Toronto’s Exhibition Place, where it had been held since 1986.
Markham Indy race president Jeff Atkinson has issued an apology following the cancellation of opening day practices. The event, held at the street course in Markham, Ontario, was cancelled due to the course not being completed or approved by safety inspectors. Atkinson expressed regret that fans were left disappointed as the full day of on-track activities could not take place.
The move to Markham marked the first time the event was held there after being based in Toronto's Exhibition Place since 1986. Sweden's Marcus Ericsson emerged victorious in the race on Sunday. The Ontario government contributed $1.5 million, while the federal government added $3.5 million. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti revealed in February that the city had spent over $12 million on the event, mainly for infrastructure upgrades like road repaving.
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