The 2026 Formula One season reaches its fifth round at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, where the Canadian Grand Prix will introduce the first Sprint race in the event's history.
The weekend runs from May 22 to 24, 2026.
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Championship Battle Heats Up
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with a 20-point advantage over teammate George Russell after three consecutive wins.
World champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri follow in the standings after podium finishes in Miami.
Sprint Race and Revised Schedule
The Sprint race, covering 23 laps on the 4.361-kilometer circuit, takes place on Saturday, May 23 at 17:00 BST.
The main Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 21:00 BST (2:50 p. m.
ET), two hours later than previous years to avoid a clash with the Indianapolis 500.
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Weather Forecast
Mixed weather is expected. Friday and Saturday will be dry and sunny with temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Sunday brings a 70% chance of rain and a drop to around 15°C.
New Broadcasting Platforms
U. S.
broadcasting rights have shifted under a five-year exclusive deal making Apple TV the primary broadcaster for all sessions.
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In a first, Netflix will also stream the event live. Audio coverage remains available via BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
