F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix schedule: Sprint weekend practice, qualifying and race times
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a Sprint weekend. Here are the full session times from Friday to Sunday, plus key circuit details.
The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal is a Sprint weekend, meaning a compressed schedule with one practice session before Sprint Qualifying on Friday.
Why it matters:
Sprint weekends add an extra race and qualifying session, increasing pressure on teams and drivers. Montreal's tight chicanes and unforgiving walls leave little margin for error, making every session critical.
The details:
- Friday 22 May
- FP1: 12:30–1:30 PM local (5:30–6:30 PM UK)
- Sprint Qualifying: 4:30–5:14 PM local (9:30–10:14 PM UK)
- Saturday 23 May
- Sprint: 12:00 PM local (5:00 PM UK) – 23 laps or 60 minutes
- Qualifying: 4:00–5:00 PM local (9:00–10:00 PM UK)
- Sunday 24 May
- Canadian Grand Prix: 4:00 PM local (9:00 PM UK) – 70 laps or 120 minutes
- The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is 4.361 km long. The infamous 'Wall of Champions' at the final chicane has claimed multiple world champions and adds to the venue's superstitious reputation.
What's next:
Follow live timing and updates throughout the weekend. With only one practice session, teams must quickly adapt to track evolution and set-ups, making the Sprint and qualifying even more unpredictable.
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