Canadian GP F1: practice and qualifying times, how and where to watch | OneFootball

Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic and fastest venues. The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will raise the temperature of the championship starting on Friday, May 22, when the first activities begin at the historic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, host of a round that promises tension from the outset due to its sprint format.

The action in Montreal will include free practice and sprint qualifying on Friday the 22nd, while Saturday the 23rd will be reserved for another burst of speed and the main qualifying session. The race will take place on Sunday, May 24 at one of the most traditional and demanding circuits on the calendar.

The Canadian round comes at a decisive point in the season, with several drivers separated by just a few points and a sprint format that can quickly shake up the championship. Every session is starting to become crucial in the fight for the World Championship.

In addition, the Canadian GP usually delivers unpredictable races: walls close to the track, changing weather, and multiple overtaking opportunities make the Montreal layout one of the favorites among drivers and fans.

For Argentine fans, the weekend will feature convenient times due to the small time difference with North America. Both qualifying and the main race can be watched live during the afternoon, in an ideal central time slot to follow all the Formula 1 action.

What Canada’s Gilles Villeneuve Circuit is like

The Gilles Villeneuve Circuit, located on the artificial Notre Dame Island in Montreal, is one of the fastest and most technical tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, with long straights combined with chicanes and high-speed corners that create constant overtaking opportunities.

The Canadian Grand Prix usually delivers strategically open races, where tire management, precision under heavy braking, and the frequent appearance of the safety car often have a direct impact on the final result.

Among the main characteristics of the Canadian track, the following stand out:

It is also one of the historic venues of the championship, with several memorable title deciders—such as in 1980, when Alan Jones was crowned champion with Williams—and a technical profile that combines top speed with demanding traction zones.

Days and times for the Formula 1 Canadian GP in Argentina

The official activity of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will begin on Friday, May 22 with free practice and sprint qualifying, continue on Saturday the 23rd with the sprint race and the main qualifying session, and conclude on Sunday the 24th with the race.

The times for Argentina for all sessions are as follows:

Friday, May 22

Saturday, May 23

The sprint format once again takes center stage over the weekend and adds extra points before Sunday’s main event.

Where and how to watch the Formula 1 Canadian GP in Argentina

All sessions of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend can be watched live in Argentina on Fox Sports, Disney+ Premium, and F1 TV, the category’s official platform that broadcasts every stage of the championship and where you can watch the onboard cameras of all the drivers.

These broadcasters offer complete coverage with practice, sprint, qualifying, and the race, as well as onboard cameras, team radio, and real-time data to follow the action in detail throughout the entire weekend in Montreal.

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