Overview
- Octane Racing Group has invested heavily in upgrading the track’s infrastructure and facilities to meet Formula 1’s evolving requirements and will continue these projects over the next decade.
- Formula 1 extended its broadcast partnership with Bell Media, securing Canadian television rights alongside the race hosting agreement.
- In 2026, the Canadian Grand Prix will serve as the second race in a North American double-header, following the Miami Grand Prix.
- Stefano Domenicali and Jean-Philippe Paradis highlighted the event’s rich history and Montreal’s passionate fan base when announcing the early renewal.
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has hosted the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978, and Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher share the record for most wins there with seven each.