After the first free practice session, F1 returns to the track in Montreal: follow our live coverage of FP2 at the Canadian Grand Prix. Ferrari needs to push immediately to confirm recent podiums and maintain second place in the Constructors’ Championship.
F1 returns to Montreal for the only non-European round of these months. After Canada, the championship heads back to Europe until the Italian GP at Monza. The 4.361-kilometre Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve will be a crucial test for Ferrari, but also for Mercedes and Red Bull, both of which are in urgent need of confirmation.
The track is a unique mix of long straights and slow corners, ideal for testing traction and braking stability. Historically, it has been the scene of chaotic races, partly due to unpredictable weather. All eyes are on the infamous “Wall of Champions.”
Montreal is considered a low-downforce track, as teams aim to exploit its long straights. In its more than 30-year history, the layout has undergone relatively few changes: the track features no high-speed corners, but rather a series of chicanes interrupted by straights. For this reason, it is classified as a “stop-and-go” circuit, very demanding on brakes and fuel consumption.
The classic weekend format will be used in Montreal: free practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and the race on Sunday. No Sprint race is scheduled.
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