2017 is a great year for Canada. It marks their 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canada post has been busy with some exciting releases, in which 2 of them are very special; one of them being the 150th anniversary and the other to mark the occasion of 50 years ( 1967 - 2017 ) of Formula One in Canada.
A set of 5 stamps and a souvenir were released to mark 5 decades of Formula One in Canada. These five stamps feature some of the greatest drivers such as Sir Jackie Stewart( Britain), Gilles Villeneuve (Canada), Ayrton Senna (Brazil), Michael Schumacher (Germany) and Lewis Hamilton (Britain). Each stamp along with the driver's portrait has their national flag, a chequered flag and the mandatory F1 trademark in five different styles. With tall fonts, the design of these five stamps resemble posters of old times.
All the 5 drivers had the privilege of winning Canada Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher a record of 7 races, Lewis Hamilton with 6, Jackie Stewart and Ayrton Senna 2 races each. Gilles Villeneuve won the 1978 Canada Grand Prix. These drivers uniquely represent a different decade in the history of Canada Grand Prix. The set of 5 bright FDCs is one of the irresistible collectibles that I have come across in recent years.
If you are an avid collector don't miss this historic edition because I haven't. :)
