Canadian GP
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Montréal, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Canada

Canadian GP

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve · 24 May 2026

An island circuit in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. Walls everywhere, hairpins that punish hesitation, and the easiest paddock-to-bar walk on the calendar. Plateau Mont-Royal eats long after the chequered flag.

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/ Session Schedule (Local Time)

Trackside timetable.

Free Practice 1
Friday · 13:30 EDT
Free Practice 2
Friday · 17:00 EDT
Free Practice 3
Saturday · 12:30 EDT
Qualifying
Saturday · 16:00 EDT
Race (70 laps)
Sunday · 14:00 EDT
/ Transport Matrix

How to arrive.

ModeDetail
STM Metro · Yellow LineDirect to Jean-Drapeau Station — exits onto the circuit. The fastest, cheapest access by a wide margin.
OPUS CardPre-load an OPUS card before raceday for tap-and-go access. Avoids ticket-machine queues at peak hours.
Walking / Cycling (Pont Jacques-Cartier)Pedestrian-friendly bridge from Old Port → Île Sainte-Hélène. Scenic, ~25 min walk; BIXI bikes available.
DrivingBridges to the island are restricted on race weekend. Park downtown and metro across — do not attempt drive-up.
/ Climate Brief

On-the-ground conditions.

Temperature
23 °C / 73 °F
Humidity
55%
UV Index
Moderate to High

Moderate winds and fresh temperatures off the St. Lawrence River. Mornings can sit at 12 °C; layer up for early gates.

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