Canadian GP 2026 Sprint weekend dates, schedule, weather, UK start time and how to watch or stream F1 race in Montreal live on Sky Sports
Find out the race schedule, weather and how to watch this week's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal; George Russell to start on pole position for Sunday's race, which is live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event from 9pm, catch build-up from 7.30pm
Sunday 24 May 2026 00:05, UK
Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix, where teenager Kimi Antonelli is looking to continue his winning streak.
Antonelli has won the last three Grands Prix to establish an 18-point lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the Drivers' Championship.
The Italian held a 20-point advantage over Russell before arriving in Montreal but that was trimmed by two points after the latter won Saturday's Sprint, a race in which Russell and Antonelli collided as they battled for first place.
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Lando Norris pushed Antonelli hard in the battle for victory at the Miami Grand Prix last time out as McLaren's upgrades brought them almost level with Mercedes.
But the Silver Arrows' upgrades have reaped dividends in Canada, with Russell triumphing in the Sprint and then dramatically snatching pole position from Antonelli for Sunday's Grand Prix, one that could be impacted by rain.
Canadian GP track - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
The 2.710-mile Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is located on the Notre Dame island and is known for its tricky chicanes, including the last two turns where the Wall of Champions is ready to punish any driver who gets it wrong.
The Wall of Champions was given its name after the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix when past title winners Jacques Villeneuve, Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher, who was leading the race at the time, all crashed there.
It is a track that should produce great racing with F1's new 2026 regulations due to the big braking zones and long straights.
Canadian GP weather forecast in Montreal
Conditions can often be changeable in Montreal.
Temperatures across the year's event are set to be in the mid-high teens with the forecasts suggesting there is a chance of showers on Sunday.
This is the first Canadian Grand Prix to be held in May after a shift from its traditional mid-June slot, which it had held since 1982, as part of a rationalisation of F1's calendar, which now sees the European season run uninterrupted from June to September.
Canadian GP 2026 dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1's live schedule
Sunday May 24
3.40pm: F1 Academy Race 3
5pm: F2 Feature Race
7.30pm: Canadian GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*
9pm: THE CANADIAN GRAND PRIX*
11am: Canadian GP reaction: Chequered Flag*
12am: Ted's Notebook*
*Also on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the Canadian Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Got Sky?
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first and only practice session on Friday evening to the Canadian Grand Prix itself on Sunday, May 24 at 9pm
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app - with the option to go onboard with any driver!
Not got Sky?
Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the Canadian GP with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the 'Watch' section at 7.30pm for build-up, ahead of lights out at 9pm on race day
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you'll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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Formula 1 is in Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix and another Sprint weekend. Watch live on Sky Sports F1, with Sunday's race at 9pm. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime
