Next F1 race: Updated 2026 schedule with dates and times for the ...
F1 takes another mini-break after the chaos in Miami, here are all the details you need for the next race at the Canadian Grand Prix.
www.gpfans.comHere’s what’s latest on the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix schedule.
Key update
- The Canadian Grand Prix was moved to an earlier slot in 2026 as part of F1’s calendar reshuffle, with Montreal slotting into the third or fourth weekend of May to better group races regionally. This change was implemented to rationalise travel and create regional blocks, notably pairing with the Miami race in early May.[1][3][7]
What this means for the 2026 calendar
- Montreal now typically sits around late May rather than mid-June, reducing cross-Atlantic travel for teams and aligning more closely with other Americas rounds.[3][1]
- Monaco also shifted to an earlier/June slot in 2026 as part of the broader calendar realignment, which enables Canada to partner with the Americas swing more effectively.[7][3]
- The overall effect is a more regionalized calendar with back-to-back or neighboring events in North America and Europe where feasible, and a general move of some traditional May/June races to new positions.[3][7]
Timetable highlights (Monteal 2026)
- The event continued to feature a Sprint weekend format in 2026, following Miami, with practice, sprint, and race sessions typically spread across the standard May weekend structure for Montreal.[6][10]
- Local dates for Montreal’s Canadian Grand Prix weekend in 2026 were reported as part of the May window, with sessions scheduled around the late May dates typical for a Canadian round in this era.[10][6]
Where to check for the official, final timetable
- Formula 1 and the Canadian GP promoters published the 2026 calendar changes and the May window alignment; these are the best sources for the official dates and session times for race days, practice, and sprint events.[1][7][3]
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Citations:
- F1 calendar rationalisation and the Montreal May slot move to 3rd/4th weekend.[1]
- Monaco's shift to first weekend of June and impact on Canada/Miami alignment.[7][3]
- 2026 Canadian timetable and Sprint weekend format details.[6][10]