From 2026, the Canadian Grand Prix is to be scheduled on the third or fourth weekend of May each year as opposed to its 'traditional' June slot.

The move will allow the European leg of the season to be consolidated into one consecutive period over the European summer months and is planned to remove an additional transatlantic crossing by the F1 community each year, with significant associated carbon reductions.

The announcement builds upon the changes already made to the calendar in recent years to create a more rationalised schedule. The Japanese Grand Prix has moved to the spring to align with races in the Asia Pacific region, Azerbaijan has moved to the autumn as the championship turns east to Singapore, and Qatar has moved to be closely aligned with Abu Dhabi at the end of the season. As previously announced, as part of this wider rationalisation of the calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix will be contested on the first full weekend in June each year from 2026.

The promoter of the Canadian Grand Prix, Octane Racing Group, working with key stakeholders from the Canadian Government, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Government of Quebec, Ministry of Tourism (Québec), the City of Montreal, Tourism Montreal, and the Societe du parc Jean-Drapeau, have thrown their collective support behind the sport's efforts to rationalise the calendar and make it more sustainable.

All future Formula 1 calendars are subject to confirmation by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

"I am incredibly grateful to the promoter and all of the government stakeholder partners involved in the Canadian Grand Prix, from the local, to the provincial and national government," said Stefano Domenicali. "We applaud the tremendous effort from all involved to accelerate the temporary build of the event, to be ready to host the Formula 1 community earlier than in the past. The change will make the future flow of our calendar not only more sustainable, but logistically more sensible for our teams and personnel. Our Net Zero by 2030 commitment continues to be a priority for us as a sport and it is thanks to changes like this that we are on track to hitting our goal."

"This change in the schedule is a major step in our commitment, as well as Formula 1's, toward a more sustainable future," added Jean-Philippe Paradis, CEO of Octane Racing Group. "It demonstrates our desire to combine sporting performance and event organization with environmental responsibility. We are determined to offer our fans, our communities, and our loyal audience a unique and enriched experience, in addition to extending the summer season for Montreal. The date change thus fully integrates into the dynamic strategic vision put in place by our team, with the collaboration of our stakeholders, which is fully focused on delivering an amazing Canadian Grand Prix experience in a more sustainable and inclusive environment."

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1. Posted by ffracer, 22/11/2024 23:33

"Come on, it's not that bad lol, it’s actually good the end of May. According to Environment Canada (official weather site here), the weather in Montreal, for the last 7 years and for the end of May, is between 20-30C or 68-85F. Great weather for a motorcar race!

My luck, I just jinxed the Montreal weather..."

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2. Posted by Chester, 22/11/2024 16:45

"@Meatball and Max Noble. You two are correct. Montreal is so far north that weather in the last two weeks of May could be an issue. Glad I'm going in person to Montreal in 2025 in mid June. I won't have to pack jumpers."

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3. Posted by Max Noble, 18/11/2024 22:48

"@Meatball… Why stop there? Bit of luck and we could see the first F1 race in snow. I think Pirelli should start producing studded snow tyres now… Cannot wait! :-)
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4. Posted by meatball, 18/11/2024 16:06

"hope you like rain."

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