2026 Canadian Grand Prix Returns with Sprint Format in Montreal

The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix took place at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a sprint weekend. In the sole free‑practice session, Italy's Andrea Kimi Antonelli posted the fastest lap, extending his early‑season lead, while teammate George Russell and Mercedes rivals Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc followed. The session saw multiple interruptions, including a virtual safety car after Liam Lawson stalled, red‑flag periods for Alex Albon’s wall impact, and George Russell’s off‑track excursion.

The event featured a sprint race on Saturday, 23 May, and the main Grand Prix on Sunday, 24 May. Saturday’s schedule included a sprint qualifying and a short sprint race, with the traditional qualifying and race on Sunday. Broadcast coverage for Chile was arranged via Fox Sports, Disney+ Premium and F1 TV Pro. The Canadian Grand Prix is noted for its high‑speed layout and the challenging “Wall of Champions.”