Naked protesters take part in a demonstration to disrupt the Canadian F1 Grand Prix gala party in Montreal. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
A protester wears a t-shirt which reads 'Burn Bernie Burn'. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
Near-naked protesters confront police. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
A protester stands beside a sign which reads 'F1 pollutant, sexist'. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
A protester confronts a policeman during the demonstration. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Montreal, many of them naked or barely clothed, to vent their feelings against the Canadian Grand Prix being held in the city at the weekend.
There have been reports of clashes between police and demonstrators, some of whom tried to enter a street party on Thursday night (local time) at the heart of celebrations around the race.
Organisers had earlier cancelled a free access day for spectators at the city's Formula One circuit due to fears that protesters might try to disrupt the event.
The protest is thought to be linked to a sometimes violent student strike that began in mid-February after the Quebec provincial government announced plans to raise tuition fees.
