The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the faster tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. There are three DRS zones where drivers can make use of the system. However, that doesn't mean drivers only have to press the accelerator to complete a lap. The circuit also has slow corners and technical sections.

The drivers will face immediate challenges at the start. Those who attempt to pass on the outside in the first corner combination could find themselves in trouble. In the past, we’ve witnessed plenty of chaos at this chicane. If that isn’t enough, the hairpin just before the long straight is bound to cause some action. It leads to an exciting point in corner 14: the famous Wall of Champions.

On Thursday June 12 the first press conferences are scheduled. One day later, on Friday June 13, FP1 and FP2 will take place. On June 14 it is time for FP3 and later on the day Qualifying hour commences. On Sunday June 15 it will be time for lights out for the Canadian Grand Prix.

The Canadian GP can be followed live on GPblog an hour before each session. As with all other Grands Prix, the race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and F1TV Pro, as well as qualifying and free practice sessions.

Track time

Free Practice 1: Friday, June 13 13:30 - 14:30 

Free Practice 2: Friday, June 13 17:00-18:00

Free Practice 2: Saturday, June 14 12:30-13:30

Qualifying: Saturday, June 14 16:00-17:00

Race: Sunday, June 15 14:00-16:00

CEST

Free Practice 1: Friday, June 13 19:30 - 21:30 

Free Practice 2: Friday, June 13 23:00-00:00

Free Practice 2: Saturday, June 14 18:30-19:30

Qualifying: Saturday, June 14 22:00-23:00

Race: Sunday, June 15 20:00-22:00

The Canadian Grand Prix is the tenth race on the 2025 F1 calendar – after the Monaco GP and before the Canadian GP. View the full 2025 F1 calendar here.

In 2025, Formula 1 will once again be broadcast in the UK by Sky Sports. All F1 sessions across the weekend will be available on their broadcasting channel, with live commentary by David Croft and ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle. Sky Sports will also provide pre- and post-race coverage of qualifying and the Grand Prix.

Another option to watch Formula 1 live is through F1TV Pro, the official streaming service of Formula 1. F1TV Pro broadcasts all the sessions from the Canadian GP live, and viewers have the ability to choose their preferred commentators as well.

The Canadian GP marked the ninth race of the season in F1 2024. A rainy start saw Max Verstappen dominate the race from pole as the Dutchman took his 60th race win. Lando Norris and George Russell completed the podium.

Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve is Hamilton’s favourite track, and it shows in his results around the venue. The Brit is tied with Michael Schumacher for most victories in Montreal, both clinching first place seven times. In his debut season in 2007, Hamilton won his first ever race at this venue and he has since been on the podium a further nine times. With an average finishing position of 2.08, this track always delivers strong results for Lewis Hamilton.