F1 Canadian GP 2026: Schedule, TV Coverage, and Driver Standings
F1 Canadian GP 2026: Schedule, TV Coverage, Standings

Formula 1 returns to Montreal this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix, marking the fifth round of the 2026 season and the third sprint weekend. Kimi Antonelli continues to dominate the championship, securing his third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian now holds a 20-point lead over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who will be aiming to regain form at a circuit where he triumphed last year.

Recent Developments and Key Storylines

McLaren made significant progress in Miami, with reigning world champion Lando Norris finishing second and teammate Oscar Piastri taking third. Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified on the front row in an improved car, while Ferrari endured a challenging weekend. Charles Leclerc received post-race penalties, and Lewis Hamilton could only manage sixth place. Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Canada, secured his first-ever F1 victory at this very circuit in 2007.

Canadian Grand Prix Schedule (All Times BST)

  • Friday, 22 May
    Free Practice 1: 5:30 pm
    Sprint Qualifying: 9:30 pm
  • Saturday, 23 May
    Sprint Race: 5:00 pm
    Qualifying: 9:00 pm
  • Sunday, 24 May
    Race: 9:00 pm

How to Watch the Canadian Grand Prix

In the United Kingdom, the Canadian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Coverage of Sunday's race begins at 7:30 pm (BST). Sky Sports subscribers can stream the event via the Sky Go app. Non-subscribers can purchase a NOWTV Day Pass to watch without a subscription.

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In the United States, every practice, qualifying, and race session will be streamed on Apple TV this year. A seven-day free trial is available for new users. For those travelling abroad, a VPN may be necessary to access streaming services.

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Driver Standings Ahead of the Canadian GP

  1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 100 points
  2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 80 points
  3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 59 points
  4. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 51 points
  5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 51 points
  6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 43 points
  7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 26 points
  8. Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 17 points
  9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 points
  10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points
  11. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 7 points
  12. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
  13. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
  14. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 4 points
  15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 points
  16. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1 point
  17. Alex Albon (Williams) – 1 point
  18. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 points
  19. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 points
  20. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 points
  21. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 points
  22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 points

Constructor Standings Ahead of the Canadian GP

  1. Mercedes – 180 points
  2. Ferrari – 112 points
  3. McLaren – 94 points
  4. Red Bull – 30 points
  5. Alpine – 21 points
  6. Haas – 18 points
  7. Racing Bulls – 14 points
  8. Williams – 5 points
  9. Audi – 2 points
  10. Cadillac – 0 points
  11. Aston Martin – 0 points

2026 F1 Race Calendar (Remaining Rounds)

  • Round 5: Canada (sprint) – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal (22-24 May)
  • Round 6: Monaco – Circuit de Monaco (5-7 June)
  • Round 7: Spain (Barcelona) – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (12-14 June)
  • Round 8: Austria – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg (26-28 June)
  • Round 9: Great Britain (sprint) – Silverstone Circuit (3-5 July)
  • Round 10: Belgium – Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (17-19 July)
  • Round 11: Hungary – Hungaroring, Budapest (24-26 July)
  • Round 12: Netherlands (sprint) – Circuit Zandvoort (21-23 August)
  • Round 13: Italy – Monza Circuit (4-6 September)
  • Round 14: Spain (Madrid) – Circuito de Madring (11-13 September)
  • Round 15: Azerbaijan – Baku City Circuit (25-27 September)
  • Round 16: Singapore (sprint) – Marina Bay Street Circuit (9-11 October)
  • Round 17: United States – Circuit of the Americas, Austin (23-25 October)
  • Round 18: Mexico – Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City (30 Oct-1 Nov)
  • Round 19: Brazil – Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo (6-8 November)
  • Round 20: Las Vegas – Las Vegas Street Circuit (19-21 November)
  • Round 21: Qatar – Lusail International Circuit (27-29 November)
  • Round 22: Abu Dhabi – Yas Marina Circuit (4-6 December)