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Fresh off a one week break, F1 makes its second trip to North America in 2023. We bring everything you need to know about the Canadian GP, including the start time and how to watch. You can also check out our F1 predictions and the betting odds for this weekend’s race.
Canadian GP Start Time and UK Schedule
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Canadian Grand Prix Date
The Canadian Grand Prix will happen on Sunday, June 18th.
Canadian Grand Prix Start Time
The Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled to go green at 6:00 pm GMT. The table below has the start time for all practice sessions, as well as for qualifying and for the race itself.
Spanish GP Schedule
| Friday, June 16th | Session Time (GMT) |
| Free Practice 1 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Free Practice 2 | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Saturday, June 17th | Session Time (GMT) |
| Free Practice 3 | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Sunday, June 18th | Session Time (GMT) |
| Race | 6:00 pm |
How Can I Watch the Canadian GP?
If you are in the UK, then you will be able to watch the Canadian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports. But if you prefer to follow the action online, NOW will stream the race as well. In the US, ESPN will broadcast the race, and will also stream it live on the internet.
Television Channels
| TV Channel | Location |
| Sky Sports F1 | UK |
| ESPN | US |
| TSN/RDS | Canada |
| Fox Sports | Australia |
Streaming Services
| Streaming Service | Location |
| NOW TV/Sky Go App | UK |
| ESPN | US |
| TSN Direct | Canada |
| Kayo | Australia |
About the Canadian GP
Montreal has always been a favorite among fans and drivers alike. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a bit of a rarity, as it could be considered a “permanent street circuit”. The track is built on Notre Dame Island, a man-made construction in the St. Lawrence River. Notre Dame Island originally served as the fairground for Expo ’67, and was later used as one of the host venues for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Two years later, in 1978, part of the island was made into a racing track, originally called the Notre Dame Island Circuit. That same year, Montreal replaced Mosport as the Canadian Grand Prix’s new venue. Four years later, in 1982, the track was renamed in honor of local hero Gilles Villeneuve, shortly after his passing. The Canadian legend won the first ever F1 race held at the track.
When it’s not being used during the offseason, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is open to the general public, and is effectively used as an access road. The circuit’s structure, such as walls and curbs, remains in place throughout the year.
A challenging and fast circuit surrounded by walls on both sides, Montreal can be defined as a true “driver’s track”. Further proof of that is the feared Wall of Champions, on the outside of turn 13. The name comes from the fact that a number of world champions have “left their mark” there, smashing their tyres against the wall while trying to gain a few hundredths into the main straight.
Altitude and Weather
Weather could be a factor again. And when it rains, it pours at the Canadian GP venue. Montreal has seen plenty of exciting races under wet conditions, such as the epic 2011 Canadian Grand Prix. There is a 60% chance of rain on Friday. The forecast paints a much grimer picture for Saturday, however, with an 80% chance of intense showers throughout the day. In other words, we can expect a wet qualifying session for the second year in a row. The forecast for the race has a smaller, but still significant 60% chance of rain, with a mix of occasional showers and sunny weather.
Canadian GP Stats
These are the key stats you need to know about the Canadian Grand Prix:
Last Canadian Grand Prix: 2022
Circuit length: 4.361 km
Number of laps: 70
Race distance: 305.270 km
Lap record: Valtteri Bottas, 2019 (1:13.078)
Most Wins (Drivers)
Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher – 7
Nelson Piquet – 3
Alan Jones, Ayrton Senna, Jacky Ickx, Jackie Stewart, Sebastian Vettel – 2
Damon Hill, Daniel Ricciardo, Denny Hulme, Emerson Fittipaldi, Fernando Alonso, Gerhard Berger, Gilles Villeneuve, Jack Brabham, Jacques Laffite, James Hunt, Jean Alesi, Jenson Button, Jody Scheckter, Kimi Raikkonen, Max Verstappen, Michele Alboreto, Mika Hakkinen, Nigel Mansell, Peter Revson, Ralf Schumacher, Rene Arnoux, Robert Kubica, Thierry Boutsen – 1
Most Wins (Constructors)
McLaren – 13
Ferrari – 12
Williams – 7
Brabham, Mercedes – 4
Red Bull – 3
Benetton, Tyrell – 2
Ligier, Wolf – 1
Canada Offers More Than Just Racing
Notre Dame Island, where the track is located, is a man-made island in the Saint Lawrence River. It was built in 1965 with 15 million tons of rocks from the Montreal undergrounds. Notre Dame Island was originally built as the fairground for Expo ’67, and also served as the venue for rowing and canoeing during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
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