What time was F1’s Canadian Grand Prix 2026? Qualifying, sprint and race start times
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix after a dramatic race in Montreal, extending his impressive winning streak in Formula 1.
Find out the date, time, where to watch live on TV and how to follow the 2026 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montreal live online (Image made by Depor with support from AI Chat GPT)
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix delivered another thrilling chapter in this year’s Formula 1 season as Kimi Antonelli secured victory for Mercedes at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. The young Italian driver took control of the race after George Russell retired due to mechanical issues and managed the closing laps with confidence under pressure from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, while Verstappen completed the podium after an intense strategic battle throughout the afternoon in Montreal.
Three weeks after the Miami F1 GP, the Grand Circus returns to action with the Canadian GP at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit (Instagram de la Fórmula 1)
What time is the F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2026?
The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix race will begin on:
Sunday, May 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. local time in Montréal
9:00 p.m. BST (United Kingdom)
10:00 p.m. CET (Central Europe)
4:00 p.m. ET (USA & Canada East Coast)
1:00 p.m. PT (USA West Coast)
The race will run for 70 laps around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Full F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
Friday, May 22
Free Practice 1 — 12:30 p.m. local time
Sprint Qualifying — 4:30 p.m. local time
Saturday, May 23
Sprint Race — 12:00 p.m. local time
Qualifying — 4:00 p.m. local time
Sunday, May 24
Canadian Grand Prix Race — 4:00 p.m. local time
The Canadian GP is one of six Sprint weekends on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
What time is Qualifying for the Canadian GP 2026?
Grand Prix Qualifying will take place on:
Saturday, May 23
4:00 p.m. local time (Montréal)
4:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. PT
9:00 p.m. BST
10:00 p.m. CET
Qualifying will determine the starting grid for Sunday’s race, while Sprint Qualifying sets the grid for Saturday’s Sprint event.
What time is the Sprint race in Canada?
The Sprint race is scheduled for:
Saturday, May 23
12:00 p.m. local time
12:00 p.m. ET
9:00 a.m. PT
5:00 p.m. BST
Drivers will compete over 23 laps or a maximum of 60 minutes.
Fox Sports coverage in several Latin American countries.
Why the 2026 Canadian GP is special
This year’s race marks:
The earliest Canadian GP in Formula 1 history
The first-ever Sprint weekend in Montréal
Another key chapter in the 2026 championship battle
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve remains one of the most unpredictable and exciting tracks in Formula 1 thanks to its combination of high-speed sections, tight chicanes and dramatic overtaking opportunities.