BIG STOPS. SMALL MARGINS.
MONTRÉALCircuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Montréal is about launching out of one corner and stopping for the next. The walls are always ready to interrupt the plan.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:13.078QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:10.240THE NAME ON THE GATE
1978Gilles Villeneuve won the venue’s first championship race in 1978; the circuit later took his name.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
THE CHICANES
Brake, turn, go.
Heavy braking breaks up the fast sections. A clean exit is the reward for getting the change of direction right.
THE HAIRPIN
Make the stop.
The hairpin slows everything down before the next acceleration. It is a good place to watch drivers trying different approaches.
THE FINAL CHICANE
Respect the wall.
The Wall of Champions leaves little room for a late correction. The lap is not finished until you are past it.
Montreal, on your clock.
22 May – 24 May 2026
ROUND 5| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 22 May | 12:30 | — |
| Sprint Qualifying | Fri 22 May | 16:30 | — |
| Sprint Race | Sat 23 May | 12:00 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 23 May | 16:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 24 May | 16:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: America/Montreal · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
Grandstands 15, 21 and 24 surround the hairpin, with close views of the approaches and overtaking attempts.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
