The wait is over: F1 heads to Canada with drama brewing

22:16, 08 Jun

Updated: 22:53, 08 Jun

bySavannah Lenz

After a week's break, Formula 1 returns for the Canadian Grand Prix. As the gap between McLaren and the rest of the field continues to grow, many are watching to see what the 10th race of the season will bring. Here's when you can watch the Montreal-based race.

Could McLaren take home another trophy? Will Max Verstappen receive another penalty point? Could someone new make it onto the podium? All of these questions will be answered in just a week.

What time does the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix start?

Due to the time difference with Canada, the Grand Prix will be held in the evening, BST. On Thursday, the drivers will be at the circuit for media day. The first free practice is scheduled for Friday, 13 June at 18:30. The second free practice then falls three and a half hours later at 22:00.

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc during the Spanish Grand Prix, photo: RedBull Contentpool

On Saturday, the schedule goes as follows: the third free practice will occur at 17:30. Then, the qualifying craze will start to build up. Fans can see who will take pole at 21:00.

The race on Sunday will kick off at 19:00. With the two McLaren drivers separated by 10 measly points, and a race ban on the horizon for Verstappen, the Montreal race is one you don't want to miss.

Canadian Grand Prix	British Summer Time
FP1, Friday 13 June	18:30-19:30
FP2, Friday 13 June	22:00-23:00
FP3, Saturday 14 June	17:30-18:30
Qualifying, Saturday 14 June	21:00-22:00
Race, Sunday 15 June	19:00-21:00

This article was written in collaboration with Hidde Korte.