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2026 Formula One World Championship
2026 Canadian Grand Prix
Round 5
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sunday, 24 May 2026
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will take place at the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Île Notre-Dame in Montreal on 24 May.
What to know about the Canadian Grand Prix
First held in 1978, the Canadian GP is one of Formula 1’s classic North American races and it returns as a Sprint weekend in 2026.
It is expected to deliver high drama on the semi-permanent street-style circuit that rewards precise braking and strong engine performance.
The event is renowned for its passionate fans, vibrant atmosphere and unpredictable outcomes.
Most recent race
The Miami Grand Prix (Round 4) saw Mercedes continue their strong start to 2026, with Kimi Antonelli taking victory on 3 May.
He finished ahead of teammate George Russell and Oscar Piastri clinched a podium spot for McLaren.
Standings
Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers’ Championship, with George Russell in second place for Mercedes and Charles Leclerc in third for Ferrari.
Mercedes head the Constructors’ Championship ahead of Ferrari and McLaren.
Favourites
All seven top drivers will be in the spotlight in Montreal: Antonelli, Russell, Leclerc, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
Mercedes remain the team to beat with their dominant duo of Antonelli and Russell, while McLaren (Norris & Piastri) and Ferrari (Leclerc & Hamilton) bring major upgrades as they chase the Silver Arrows.
Aston Martin's home hero, Lance Stroll, will also have huge support from the Canadian crowd.
Quotes
"To come away with a double podium is really positive for the team. Overall, I am very happy with how we performed today. Going long was the right call, and we had some good battles out on track," Piastri said after the 2026 Miami GP, where he finished third.
"We probably had a little more in us, and there were some tough moments out there, but the pace is really encouraging, and it's always nice to be on the podium. We're not quite back in the position we were last year, and there is still a gap to Mercedes, but we are definitely getting closer.
"Thank you to the whole team for all of their work in delivering this package, we've made a good step forward, so let's see what we can do in Canada."
2025 Canadian Grand Prix results
Winner: George Russell – Mercedes
Runner-Up: Max Verstappen – Red Bull
Third-Place: Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
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