Race Weekend
Weekend Starts
Friday, 22 May 2026
Race Day
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Race Time
20:00:00 (UK)
Sprint
Yes - 23 May
Days Until Race
69 days
About
Circuit Information
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Type
Track
Circuit Length
4.361 km
Number of Turns
14 turns
Grandstands
Grandstand 1 (Start/Finish), 11 & 12 (Senna S), 15, 21 & 24 (The Hairpin), and the Family Grandstand.Ticket Prices
Below are the lead-in prices for both General Admission and Grandstands for 1-day (Sunday) and 3-day (Weekend) passes for the 2026 season in GBP (£).
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission - Sunday | £160.00 |
| General Admission - 3 Day | £235.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - Sunday | £190.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - 3 Day | £250.00 |
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Sunday-only tickets are often 70-80% of the cost of the full 3-day weekend. Prices correct as of 5th February 2026.
Location
Location fact
The circuit was built on the site of the 1967 World's Fair (Expo 67) and the 1976 Summer Olympics.Address
Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC H3C 1A9, Canada
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Travel Information
Airlines: Fly to Montreal-Trudeau (YUL). Air Canada and Air France have major hubs here.
Trains: The Gare Centrale (Central Station) connects to the Metro.
Roads: The Jacques-Cartier Bridge and Pont de la Concorde connect the island, but cars are highly discouraged.
Local Transport: The Metro (Yellow Line) to Jean-Drapeau station is the only way to go. It’s an efficient, high-frequency "lifeline" to the circuit.
Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather
Fan Culture: One of the most passionate and "knowledgeable" crowds in F1. The city turns into a giant street party on Crescent Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard.
Best Viewing: The Hairpin (Grandstands 15, 21, 24) creates a massive amphitheater atmosphere and is the best spot for overtaking and photos.
Weather: June in Montreal is beautiful but temperamental; it can be 30°C or a torrential "monsoon" shower within an hour.
Historical Results
Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)
| Season | Winner | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | George Russell | Max Verstappen | Kimi Antonelli |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Lando Norris | George Russell |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Fernando Alonso | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Carlos Sainz | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc |
| 2018 | Sebastian Vettel | Valtteri Bottas | Max Verstappen |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | Daniel Ricciardo |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2014 | Daniel Ricciardo | Nico Rosberg | Sebastian Vettel |
Showing last 10 seasons
UK TV Times
| Session | Date | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 22 May | 17:00 | 17:30 |
| Sprint Qualifying | Fri 22 May | 20:30 | 21:30 |
| Sprint Race | Sat 23 May | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Qualifying | Sat 23 May | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| Grand Prix | Sun 24 May | 19:30 | 21:00 |
All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.
Full 2026 TV ScheduleQuick Facts
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Country:
Canada 🇨🇦 -
Nearest City:
Montreal -
Track Type:
Track Circuit -
Round:
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