Formula 1 returns with the fifth round of the 2026 season at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, which also marks the third sprint weekend of the campaign. Following his third consecutive victory in Miami, Kimi Antonelli continues to impress in his debut season. The 19-year-old Italian now holds a 20-point lead over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who is eager to regain form at a circuit where he triumphed last year.
Starting Grid for the Canadian Grand Prix
The top 10 positions are yet to be confirmed, but the remainder of the grid sees Nico Hulkenberg in 11th, Liam Lawson 12th, Gabriel Bortoleto 13th, Pierre Gasly 14th, Carlos Sainz 15th, Ollie Bearman 16th, Esteban Ocon 17th, Alex Albon 18th, Fernando Alonso 19th, Sergio Perez 20th, Lance Stroll 21st, and Valtteri Bottas 22nd.
Race Schedule and Viewing Information
The Canadian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, 24 May, with the race starting at 9pm BST. In the United Kingdom, the event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm BST. Subscribers can also stream via the Sky Go app. For those without a subscription, a NOWTV Day Pass offers access. In the United States, all sessions are available on Apple TV, which offers a seven-day free trial. Viewers travelling abroad may require a VPN to access their usual streaming services.
Driver Standings Ahead of the Canadian GP
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 106 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 88 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 63 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 58 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 54 points
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 48 points
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 28 points
- Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 17 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 points
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points
Constructor Standings Ahead of the Canadian GP
- Mercedes – 194 points
- Ferrari – 117 points
- McLaren – 106 points
- Red Bull – 32 points
- Alpine – 23 points
- Haas – 18 points
- Racing Bulls – 15 points
- Williams – 5 points
- Audi – 2 points
- Cadillac – 0 points
- Aston Martin – 0 points
2026 F1 Race Calendar
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)
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Canada, will be looking to add to his tally after a challenging weekend in Miami. The Ferrari driver finished sixth but remains optimistic about the team's progress. McLaren made significant strides in Miami, with reigning champion Lando Norris taking second and Oscar Piastri third. Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified on the front row in an upgraded car, while Ferrari faced difficulties, including post-race penalties for Charles Leclerc.
