The Canadian Grand Prix will be presented in May from 2026 instead of its traditional time slot of early June for several years.
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Thus, the Montreal event will be held from June 13 to 15 in 2025 before moving on the calendar. It will take place during the third or fourth weekend in May; without the initiators of change having mentioned it, it is possible to make the link with the long weekend of Patriots’ Day, scheduled for the third Monday preceding May 25.
“This change will consolidate the European part of the racing season into a single consecutive period during the European summer months and remove an additional transatlantic crossing each year for Formula 1 teams and stables, therefore resulting in a reduction significant reduction in carbon emissions,” specified the promoter of the event, the Octane Racing Group.
F1 satisfied this time
For his part, the president and CEO of F1, Stefano Domenicali, seemed more impressed than during the last presentation of the Grand Prix which was marked by various problems.
“I am extremely grateful to the promoter and government partners involved in the Canadian Grand Prix, from the local to the provincial and national level. We welcome everyone’s considerable effort to accelerate the temporary preparations for the event, in order to be ready to welcome the Formula 1 community earlier than in the past, he said.
“This will make our future schedule not only more sustainable, but also makes more logistical sense for our teams and staff. Our commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 remains a priority for us as a sport, and through changes like this we are well on our way to achieving this goal.
Consequently, the Monaco GP will take place on the first weekend of June from 2026. That of Japan will be moved to the spring in order to bring together the events in the Asia Pacific region. In Azerbaijan, fans will have to wait until the fall, when drivers will also head to Singapore, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates towards the end of the season.
Governments happy too
The sentiment is also favorable from the provincial government and the City of Montreal.
“The Canadian Grand Prix is much more than just a race: it is a major economic and tourism lever for Quebec. In a highly competitive global market, this prestigious international event reinforces our status as an essential destination. Our strategy based on the attractiveness of high-level events is working, and this is what allowed us to generate $4.1 billion in foreign currencies in 2023. These are benefits from which all Quebecers benefit,” estimated Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism.
“The new dates for the Canadian Grand Prix allow Montreal to position itself even more firmly on the international scene of major sporting events. By becoming the launch point of the summer season, the Canadian Grand Prix reinforces the attractiveness of the metropolis, while accentuating its crucial role in the city’s tourist, cultural and sporting activities. We are determined to ensure the success and sustainability of this flagship event, in collaboration with all partners,” added Caroline Bourgeois, vice-president of the Montreal executive committee.
