After another short break in the Formula 1 schedule, the Drivers’ Championship will be back in action this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix.
F1 last competed at the Miami Grand Prix in early May, with Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest driver in F1 history to secure three consecutive Grand Prix wins. Antonelli’s triumph in Miami has put him solidly atop the Drivers’ Championship standings heading into this weekend.
Mercedes currently leads the pack, with Ferrari and McLaren following close behind. Many constructors brought upgrades to the Miami Grand Prix, but still none were able to defeat Antonelli. Could Mercedes continue its pattern of dominance with a one-two in Montreal?
Be sure to tune in for this highly-anticipated race.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race.
What time does the F1 race start today?
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada on Sunday, May 24 and will begin at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, May 24 | 4 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, May 24 | 3 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, May 24 | 2 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, May 24 | 1 p.m. |
Where to watch Canadian Grand Prix 2026 for free
Apple TV is the U.S. home of F1 for the 2026 season, with exclusive rights to every race.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you’ve bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the U.S. via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026
| Date | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne |
| March 13-15 | China | Shanghai (Sprint) |
| March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka |
| April 10-12 (canceled) | Bahrain | Sakhir |
| April 17-19 (canceled) | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
| May 1-3 | USA | Miami (Sprint) |
| May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal (Sprint) |
| June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco |
| June 12-14 | Spain | Barcelona-Catalunya |
| June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg |
| July 3-5 | Great Britain | Silverstone (Sprint) |
| July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps |
| July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest |
| August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort (Sprint) |
| September 4-6 | Italy | Monza |
| September 11-13 | Spain | Madrid* |
| September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore (Sprint) |
| October 23-25 | USA | Austin |
| October 30 – November 1 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| November 19-21 | USA | Las Vegas |
| November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail |
| December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |