It's official: Formula One and the sport’s governing body the FIA just announced that Montreal will host sprint races for the first time in history in 2026.
Next year’s Formula 1 calendar will feature six sprint events, including debuts in Montreal, Zandvoort, and Singapore.
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The season opens in Shanghai, followed by Miami, while Silverstone returns after last hosting in 2021.
As Time Out Montreal previously reported, Formula 1 has shifted the Montreal race from June to May next year, aligning it with the Miami Grand Prix as part of efforts to better regionalize the calendar.
Another change: this year, the Montreal race will start at 4 p.m. local time to avoid a clash with the Indy 500.
What is the Formula 1 2026 race schedule for Montreal?
Here is the Formula 1 2026 schedule and start times for the Canadian Grand Prix:
FP1: 12:30 p.m.
Sprint Quali: 4:30 p.m.
Sprint: 12 p.m.
Quali: 4 p.m.
Race: 4 p.m.
When is the Canadian Grand Prix 2026?
The Canadian Grand Prix will be held on May 22, 23 and 24 in 2026.
Where is the Canadian Grand Prix 2026?
Located on a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River, Montréal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar for more than four decades.
When do tickets for the Canadian Grand Prix 2026 go on sale?
Tickets go on sale on September 19, 2026. For more information, click on the link here.
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