Canadian Grand Prix
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Set on the man-made Île Notre-Dame in the heart of Montreal, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve provides a unique setting for the Canadian Grand Prix. Surrounded by the St Lawrence River and close to the centre of one of Canada's most vibrant cities, the circuit combines the atmosphere of a temporary street venue with the speed and challenge of a modern Formula 1® track.
The Canadian Grand Prix first joined the Formula 1® World Championship in 1967, initially alternating between Mosport Park and Mont-Tremblant before Montreal became its permanent home in 1978. The circuit, then known as Circuit Île Notre-Dame, hosted its first Grand Prix that year, with local hero Gilles Villeneuve taking his maiden Formula 1® victory for Ferrari. The venue was later renamed in his honour, cementing his connection with one of the sport's most distinctive circuits.
The 4.361km circuit is characterised by long straights, heavy braking zones and a series of challenging chicanes, with the famous hairpin providing one of the key overtaking opportunities. At the end of the lap sits the Wall of Champions, one of Formula 1®'s most recognisable pieces of trackside scenery. Its name comes from the 1999 race weekend, when former World Champions Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher, all found themselves meeting the unforgiving barrier.
Montreal has continued to produce memorable races throughout its history, from Gilles Villeneuve's maiden victory to Lewis Hamilton's seven wins at the circuit. More recently, George Russell claimed Mercedes' first victory of 2025 in Montreal, while Kimi Antonelli took his second career Grand Prix victory at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix. With the event now secured on the Formula 1® calendar through 2035, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve will remain a fixture of the championship for years to come.
Previous winners:
2026 Kimi Antonelli
2025 George Russell
2024 Max Verstappen
