The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix schedule

It has now been three weeks since the Formula 1 was heading to a circuit for the last time. The Miami Grand Prix, the most recent race weekend, saw Andrea Kimi Antonelli confirmed as the solid championship leader. The current Formula 1 leader won for the third time this season, and in a row, ahead of the two other drivers. McLaren : Lando Norris et Oscar piastri.

This weekend, the focus shifts to the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, on Île Notre-Dame, for the fifth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. And after a three-week break, the Canadian Grand Prix will be a particularly anticipated weekend for the teams, with the arrival of new upgrades for some teams.

In a new regulation where Mercedes Benz Seems to excel, the three-pointed star brand will bring several technical innovations to Montreal, notably to the floor and rear aerodynamics of the W17. The leading force on the grid, the three-pointed star brand is one of the few teams that has not yet made any major improvements to its car since the start of the season.

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At AlpineThe French team recently strengthened its aerodynamics department with the arrival of Jason Somerville, former head of aerodynamics at the FIA, in order to accelerate the development of its car in this new regulation. A strategic reinforcement whileAlpine hopes to confirm the progress and potential observed since the start of the season in Montreal.

Furthermore, the plateau of Formula 2 will also be participating this weekend. This comes after its last-minute addition to the schedule, to fill the gap left by the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races earlier in the season due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The F1 Academy will also be present on the Montreal circuit, with Lisa Billard and Jade Jacquet battling to continue their progress within the midfield.

📊 The Gilles-Villeneuve circuit (Montreal) in numbers

First Grand Prix : 1978

Number of turns : 70

Length : 4,361 km

Running distance : 305.27 km

turns : 14

Lap record : 1: 13.078 Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes (2019)

🕒 Canadian Grand Prix schedule and TV channels

Formula 1
Canadian Grand Prix, round 5

Friday May 22
18:15 – Free Practice 1 (Canal+ Sport)
22:10 – Sprint Qualification (Canal+ Sport)

Saturday May 23
17:40 – Sprint race (Canal+Sport)
21:40 – Qualifications (Canal+Sport)

Sunday, May 24
22:00 – Race (Canal+)

Formula 2
Montreal (Canada), 3rd leg

Friday May 22
16:05p.m.-16:50p.m. – Free Trial (Canal+ Sport)
20:00p.m.-20:30p.m. – Qualification (Canal+ Sport)

Saturday May 23
20:10p.m.-20:55p.m. – Sprint Race (Canal+Sport)

Sunday, May 24
18:05p.m.-19:05p.m. – Main Race (Canal+ Sport)

F1 Academy
Montreal (Canada), 2^e some
Saturday May 23
15h35 - Race 1 (Canal+ Sport)
23h55 - Race 2 (Canal+ Sport)
Sunday, May 24
16h40 - Race 3 (Canal+ Sport)

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🏆 The Drivers' Championship standings before the Canadian Grand Prix

1. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 100 points
2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 80 points
3. Charles Leclerc (Classic Ferrari for sale) – 59 points
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 51 points
4. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 51 points
6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 43 points
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 26 points
8. Oliver Bearman (TGR Haas) – 17 points
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 points
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points
11. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 7 points
12. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
13. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 4 points
14. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 4 points
15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 points
16. Esteban Ocon (TGR Haas) – 1 points
17. Alexander albon (Williams) – 1 points
18. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 points
19. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 points
20. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) – 0 points
21. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 points
22. Lance stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 points

🏆 The Constructors' Championship standings before the Canadian Grand Prix

1. Mercedes – 180 points
2. Ferrari – 110 points
3. McLaren – 94 points
4. Red Bull – 30 points
5. Alpine - 23 points
6. Haas – 18 points
7. Racing Bulls – 14 points
8. Williams – 5 points
9. Audi – 2 points
10. Cadillac – 0 points
11. Aston Martin – 0 points