A women’s Grand Prix in Montreal next year

For the first time next year, female drivers will set off on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, alongside the Canadian Grand Prix.

Montreal is one of the seven destinations selected to host an event of the F1 Academy, a women’s motor racing circuit, during the 2025 season. The event will take place during the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix, from 13 to June 15.

The metropolis will thus host the fourth event of the series, which will start in China during the weekend of March 21 to 23. F1 Academy drivers will also race in Saudi Arabia, the United States, the Netherlands and Singapore.

« [Notre calendrier] demonstrates our continued commitment to taking the series to new heights, expanding our global reach and continuing our mission to an increasingly diverse and engaged audience,” said F1 Academy Director Susie Wolff in a statement. press release.

“F1 Academy continues to bring brilliant on-track action to our fans and inspire girls and women around the world. We’re seeing huge interest in the series, and it’s fantastic to see that the calendar contains new circuits and is once again taking place across three continents, meaning we can continue to build our audience and connect with fans across the world,” said Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Remember that Formula 1 also announced on Monday that the Canadian Grand Prix would take place towards the end of May from 2026, rather than at the beginning of June.