Canadian GP 2026: Sky Sports Schedule and Viewing Guide for Montreal Sprint Weekend
Formula 1 returns to Montreal for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, featuring a Sprint weekend format scheduled for May 22-24. This event marks a significant calendar shift, as the race moves from its traditional June slot to May to streamline the European season. Teenager Kimi Antonelli enters the race with momentum, having won the last three Grands Prix to establish a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell in the Drivers' Championship. Russell faces pressure to perform on a track he previously won, especially after McLaren's Lando Norris challenged Antonelli closely in Miami. Both Mercedes and McLaren have introduced new developments, potentially altering the competitive order against rivals like Ferrari and Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Canada, aims to recover form after recent disappointments. The article provides a detailed UK broadcast schedule for Sky Sports F1, covering all sessions from practice to the Sprint race. Weather forecasts predict mid-high teens temperatures with possible showers. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve remains a challenging venue, known for its tricky chicanes and the infamous Wall of Champions, which continues to test driver precision under the new 2026 regulations.
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Canadian GP 2026: Sky Sports Schedule and Viewing Guide for Montreal Sprint Weekend
Formula 1 returns to Montreal for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, featuring a Sprint weekend format scheduled for May 22-24. This event marks a significant calendar shift, as the race moves from its traditional June slot to May to streamline the European season. Teenager Kimi Antonelli enters the race with momentum, having won the last three Grands Prix to establish a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell in the Drivers' Championship. Russell faces pressure to perform on a track he previously won, especially after McLaren's Lando Norris challenged Antonelli closely in Miami. Both Mercedes and McLaren have introduced new developments, potentially altering the competitive order against rivals like Ferrari and Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Canada, aims to recover form after recent disappointments. The article provides a detailed UK broadcast schedule for Sky Sports F1, covering all sessions from practice to the Sprint race. Weather forecasts predict mid-high teens temperatures with possible showers. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve remains a challenging venue, known for its tricky chicanes and the infamous Wall of Champions, which continues to test driver precision under the new 2026 regulations.