Canadian Grand Prix ⋅ 2026 Schedule
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Canadian GP Schedule 2026: Formula 1
Track Schedule
The Canadian GP weekend follows F1’s Sprint format. F1 track action starts on Friday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a 1-hour free practice session (FP1) for teams to find the perfect setup.
Friday afternoon sees Sprint Qualifying set the grid for the Sprint on Saturday.
Later on Saturday, Qualifying is a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
| Friday | First Practice | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 - 17:14 | |
| Saturday | Sprint (23 laps or 60 minutes) | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (70 laps or 120 minutes)* | 16:00 - 18:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Drivers’ Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. Drivers warm up for the race by waving at you and answering questions.
Drivers’ Parade at the Canadian GP is on Sunday from 14:00 – 14:30.
Canadian GP Schedule 2026: Support Races
Formula 2
A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.
Formula 2 action starts on Friday with practice and qualifying. The Sprint Race follows on Saturday, with the Feature Race on Sunday.
F1 Academy
F1 Academy is an all female racing series that aims to popularise motorsports for women and girls and to provide a launchpad for higher tiers of motorsport, including ultimately, F1. The emphasis is on driver skill and so all cars use an identical chassis and engine.
Action gets underway on Friday with practice and qualifying. Two races follow on Saturday, with the final race on Sunday.
Full Timetable for the Canadian Grand Prix Weekend
| Friday 22 May | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Academy | Practice Session | 09:00 - 09:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | First Practice Session | 10:05 - 10:50 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 14:00 - 14:30 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:30 - 17:14 |
| F1 Academy | Qualifying | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| F1 Experiences | Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 18:45 - 19:45 |
| Saturday 23 May | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Academy | Opening Race (17 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:45 - 10:20 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (23 LAPS OR 60 MINS) | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (28 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:10 - 15:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| F1 Academy | Reverse Grid Race (17 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 18:05 - 18:35 |
| Sunday 24 May | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Academy | Feature Race (17 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:45 - 11:20 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (39 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 12:05 - 13:10 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 14:00 - 14:30 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 15:44 - 15:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (70 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 16:00 - 18:00 |
The full programme covers Friday 22 May, Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May. All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the Local time at the track. Times are subject to change.
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