Why is the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal?
After 1971, safety concerns led to the Grand Prix moving permanently to Mosport. In 1978, after similar safety concerns with Mosport, the Canadian Grand Prix moved to its current home at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec. Since its debut in 1988 the Canadian Grand Prix has found its spiritual home at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Sitting on the man-made Notre Dame Island in Montreal, the circuit is named after legendary former Formula 1 driver and hometown hero Gilles Villeneuve.Formula 1 has announced that the Canadian Grand Prix will race into its seventh decade following a new four-year agreement with the Promoter and the Governments of Canada and Québec, that will see the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal remain on the calendar through to 2035.
Where is the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix?
The Montrealais really embrace their Grand Prix weekend, with the charming city turning into an F1-loving party town in the week leading up to the race. For the Grand Prix itself, the leafy setting makes the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve one of Formula 1’s most laidback venues. Formula 1 to race in Canada until 2035 with new extension. Formula 1 announces an extension of the Canadian Grand Prix that will see Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve remain on the F1 calendar through to the 2035 season.Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada will go on sale on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Do drivers like the Canadian Grand Prix?
And Hamilton is not the only big fan of racing in Montreal. Drivers who have yet to top the podium in Canada also spoke positively about the challenging course. A track I enjoy,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, the current F1 leader. It’s very, very difficult to drive around here, to not make mistakes. Driving in Montreal can be a challenge. During summer, you’ll see many pedestrians, cyclists – and construction. Although, the winter comes with its challenges too. Think of fewer parking spots and snowy and icy roads.