Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix is under way in Montreal, with official race-day coverage and the starting grid published by F1 and live reporting continuing from Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Formula 1 race day in Montreal is under way, with the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix taking place at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and official live coverage published by Formula 1 ahead of the start.

The race is scheduled for May 24 at 16:00 local time in Montreal, and F1 also published the official starting grid shortly before lights out. Lance Stroll was noted as starting from the pit lane.

Spanish interest is focused on Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz, who are both part of the field in a race that has drawn strong live coverage throughout the afternoon and evening.

What we know so far

Formula 1’s official race hub confirms the Canadian Grand Prix venue and weekend schedule, while live coverage from the championship and other outlets shows that the race-day action is unfolding in real time.

Independent live reporting from major outlets has also been running on Sunday, adding further confirmation that the Montreal race is the main live story in Formula 1 right now.

What happens next

The key immediate developments are the finishing order, any post-race penalties, and whether the final classification changes after the chequered flag. Updates on Alonso and Sainz will remain a focus as the race progresses and post-race reporting lands.

Revision note

Initial automated publication.