F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix: Full schedule and times
21st May 2026Formula 1 will head to Montreal this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix, and here is the full schedule and official times of the weekend.
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The Canadian Grand Prix marks the fifth round of the 2026 campaign in three months since it started in March. It also marks the third sprint race weekend after the Miami GP, last time out.
As per the usual process, it means that there will only be a single free practice for the teams and drivers to hone in on their setups ahead of the first set of Parc Ferme conditions.
Last time out, McLaren stormed out of the blocks for the sprint race weekend as the defending world champion, Lando Norris, sealed both the sprint pole and sprint race win. However, it was business-as-usual for the main race as the current championship leader, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli took his third consecutive pole position.
The young Italian star went on to secure his third win in a row, marking the first time in F1 history a driver has achieved such a feat.
So, when will the sessions get underway at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, starting May 22 until May 24?
*** All times are set in local times to the Grand Prix, but brackets (i.e. [12pm]) will be displayed in British Summer Time. ***
Friday
Free Practice 1 – 12:30pm [5:30pm]
Sprint Qualifying – 4:30pm [9:30pm]
Saturday
Sprint – 12pm [5pm]
Qualifying – 4pm [9pm]
Sunday
Canadian Grand Prix – 4pm [9pm]
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