F1 returns to Montreal, for the Canada Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve complex.
The 4.361km, 14-turn temporary circuit blends street-track drama with three DRS zones and 350km/h blasts, perfect for bold passes. As a key stop on the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, every lap can swing the points battle.
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Canada GP 2026 schedule and time
| Session | Date | Local Time | UK Time | US ET Time | Paris/Brussels |
| Practice 1 | Fri 22 May | 12:30 | 17:30 | 12:30 | 18:30 |
| Sprint Quali | Fri 22 May | 16:30 | 21:30 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
| Sprint | Sat 23 May | 12:00 | 17:00 | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| Qualifying | Sat 23 May | 16:00 | 21:00 | 16:00 | 22:00 |
| Race | Sun 24 May | 16:00 | 21:00 | 16:00 | 22:00 |
How to watch the 2026 Canada GP
Coverage for the Canada Grand Prix will be available on Apple TV, Sky Sports F1 (UK), ESPN (US), Canal+ (France), RTBF (Belgium), and F1 TV Pro for eligible regions.
Support series this weekend
Formula 2 and Formula 3 headline the Canada support bill, with both championship battles still wide open.
FAQ – Canada Grand Prix 2026
When is the Canada Grand Prix?
The Formula 1 Canada Grand Prix 2026 takes place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
Where is the race held?
The race is held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, located in the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve complex in Montreal, Canada.
How long is the race?
The race distance is 305.27 km, run over 70 laps of the 4.361 km circuit.
