Canadian Grand Prix: Formula 1

Publication date: 10 July 2025

About the Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix has been a part of the F1 World Championship since 1961. Since 1978, it has been held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (before 1982, it was known as the Circuit Notre Dame Island). As many drivers have pointed out, this circuit is unpredictable. Sharp bends, twisty stages demand dexterity and skill from the drivers, and good braking systems and streamlined performance from the cars. Moreover, it’s not always the winner who takes the lead immediately. This year will be the 42nd race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

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2026 Canadian Grand Prix

The next Formula 1 round, the Canadian Grand Prix, will be held in 2026 from May 22 to 24 at the familiar Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. This is one of the most spectacular and popular street circuit competitions among fans.

It is interesting that in 2026 the round will be held earlier than usual — the postponement is connected with F1 plans to reduce the number of flights between races and concern for the environment. However, the shift in dates caused an overlap with the legendary Indy 500 race — such a coincidence happens extremely rarely, about once every five years.

Participants

As for the participants, a full grid of teams for the 2026 season is expected, including such big names as Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, as well as updated projects Audi/Sauber and Ford/Red Bull. The favourites traditionally include Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, as well as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc – everything will depend on the form of the teams and the updates to the cars by May.

The Montreal track combines long straights and technical corners, so the race promises to be dynamic and unpredictable – especially given the changeable Canadian weather.

History of F1 racing in Canada

The history of the Canadian Grand Prix began in the mid-1960s. For the first four years, the stages were held in the cities of Mont Tremblant and in the province of Ontario. As the Mont Tremblant circuit turned out to be too dangerous, the Canadian Grand Prix settled at Mosport International Raceway.

It remained so until a new circuit was built in Quebec City in 1978. The first victory on this stage came from renowned auto racer Gilles Villeneuve. After his death in 1982, the team decided to rename the circuit after him. The Canadian Grand Prix has been held at this circuit ever since.

In 2020 and 2021, this stage was cancelled due to a pandemic coronavirus infection.

In 2022, the Canadian Grand Prix was resumed and Max Verstappen emerged victorious. This was his first win at the Canadian Grand Prix. 

Results of the previous Canadian Grand Prix races

2027 Canadian Grand Prix

At the moment, the exact date of the Canadian Grand Prix is not known.

Keep an eye on the dates of race and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.

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