Formula 1 continues its 2026 season with the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, marking the fifth round of the championship and the third sprint weekend of the year. The action takes place from 22 to 24 May at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Starting Grid for the Canadian Grand Prix
The starting grid for Sunday's main race is as follows:
- George Russell
- Kimi Antonelli
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Lewis Hamilton
- Max Verstappen
- Isack Hadjar
- Charles Leclerc
- Arvid Lindblad
- Franco Colapinto
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Liam Lawson
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Pierre Gasly
- Carlos Sainz
- Ollie Bearman
- Esteban Ocon
- Alex Albon
- Fernando Alonso
- Sergio Perez
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
Race Timing and Broadcast Details
The Canadian Grand Prix race is scheduled for Sunday, 24 May, at 9pm BST. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast the event live, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm BST. Subscribers can stream via the Sky Go app. For non-subscribers, a NOWTV Day Pass is available for purchase.
In the United States, all sessions are streamed 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 Grand Prix
- 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
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 7 points
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 5 points
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 4 points
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 points
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1 point
- Alex Albon (Williams) – 1 point
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 points
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 points
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 points
Constructor Standings Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix
- 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 Calendar Highlights
The season continues with the following rounds after Canada: Monaco (5-7 June), Spain in Barcelona (12-14 June), Austria (26-28 June), Great Britain at Silverstone (3-5 July, sprint weekend), Belgium (17-19 July), Hungary (24-26 July), Netherlands (21-23 August, sprint), Italy (4-6 September), Spain in Madrid (11-13 September), Azerbaijan (25-27 September), Singapore (9-11 October, sprint), United States in Austin (23-25 October), Mexico (30 October-1 November), Brazil (6-8 November), Las Vegas (19-21 November), Qatar (27-29 November), and Abu Dhabi (4-6 December).
Kimi Antonelli enters the Canadian Grand Prix with momentum after securing his third consecutive victory in Miami. The 19-year-old Italian now holds a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell. Russell, who won this race last year, will be aiming to close the gap. McLaren showed strong form in Miami, with reigning world champion Lando Norris finishing second and Oscar Piastri third. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen qualified on the front row in an improved car. Ferrari had a more challenging weekend, as Charles Leclerc received post-race penalties and Lewis Hamilton finished sixth. Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Canada, won his first-ever F1 race at this circuit in 2007.
