Overview

• The finalized 2026 F1 calendar shifts the Canadian Grand Prix from its traditional mid-June slot to May 22–24 as part of a revamped North American swing starting with Miami.
• F1 designed the reshuffle to group its U.S. and Canadian races consecutively and reduce logistical strain from transatlantic travel.
• Both events run in Eastern Time, and the May 24 Canadian GP will begin around 14:00 ET, overlapping entirely with the Indy 500’s 12:45 ET start and typical three-hour duration.
• Montreal organizers had long favored mid-June due to weather and track build-up concerns but conceded to an earlier date to accommodate the broader schedule overhaul.
• The Indy 500 has enjoyed its first sellout in nearly ten years and an average TV audience of over seven million, setting the stage for a direct fan and broadcast contest with F1.