The Canadian Grand Prix marks Formula 1’s return to one of the most beloved events on the calendar, and Fred Vasseur’s Ferrari is also getting ready to hit the track. The circuit named after Gilles Villeneuve, a legendary Ferrari figure, is located on the artificial island of Notre-Dame and offers a unique mix of technical challenges, speed, and unpredictability.
The 4.361-kilometre circuit features three long straights with DRS zones and numerous chicanes that encourage overtaking but also demand extreme precision in braking. Turn 1, a sharp left followed by a fast “S” section, is one of the first key hotspots of the race. From Turn 3 to Turn 7 lies the most technical section, where it is harder to follow another car without putting too much stress on the tyres.
Another crucial point is Turn 10, a hairpin that leads onto the long back straight opposite the pit lane and ends in the infamous final chicane. Right at the exit of the latter lies the “Wall of Champions,” made famous by the many accidents it has caused—even among Formula 1’s greatest names.
Watch the weather: in Montreal, everything can change in an instant
Weather conditions often play a crucial role in Montreal. The sudden shift from sunshine to unexpected rain can completely overturn race strategies and test the teams’ adaptability.
The weekend will follow the traditional format, with two free practice sessions on Friday at 19:30 and 23:00 (Central European Summer Time), a third session on Saturday at 18:30, and qualifying set for 22:00. The start of the tenth race of the 2025 season—the 54th in Canadian GP history—will be given on Sunday at 20:00 (Central European Summer Time), covering a total of 70 laps or 305.27 kilometers.
Fred Vasseur’s words: “We are growing, ready for Montreal”
Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur spoke confidently as the team approached the Canadian race:
“We’ve worked with maximum effort at the factory in Maranello to prepare as best we can for the Canadian Grand Prix, which takes place on a circuit very different from those we’ve raced on recently. We come from a series of races where we’ve made progress in both performance and execution, especially on Sundays. We want to keep going in this direction, maximizing our result in Montreal as well and bringing home the best possible haul of points.”
Aiming to confirm the progress seen in recent races, the Scuderia is preparing for a crucial weekend to stay in close contention in the Constructors’ Championship.
