The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is, like other venues on the Formula 1 calendar, the indirect result of a city hosting a major event unrelated to racing. In this case, of the Expo 67, the World’s Fair held in 1967 in Montreal. The track is located on Île Notre-Dame, a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River.

The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2035. This was confirmed after a new deal between F1, promoter Octane Racing Group, and the governments of Canada and Québec. The broadcasting rights with Canadian Bell Media were also extended for a long term.

The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is known for its Wall of Champions, overtake-happy chicane, and local rodent population.

Following a troubled 2024 race weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, questions had swirled over whether F1 would drop the historic venue. But upgrades and operational changes introduced for 2025 appear to have turned the tide.

Nico Rosberg has voiced his disagreement with Danica Patrick’s assessment of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, after the former IndyCar driver again suggested that the Montreal track is “one of the easier” circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.

Mercedes dominated Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix with George Russell winning - but why was its car suddenly so good?

Montreal is gearing up for a fun-filled Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, but it may be a headache on the roads for drivers. Motorists are advised to avoid the Bonaventure Expressway – and traffic congestion is also expected on the Jacques-Cartier and Samuel-De Champlain bridges as people head to Île Notre-Dame to get to Circuit

Everything you need to know about how to watch and follow the 10th round of the 2025 Formula 1 season from Montreal; watch the Canadian GP live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event at 7pm on Sunday,