All Set for the Canadian GP
Tenth race of the year in a brand-new circuit for Franco, in Montreal
Published
09 Jun 2025
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3 min
We break down the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, its challenges, and what to expect at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix 🇨🇦
Plus, we share Franco Colapinto and Alpine’s expectations for this exciting race in North America.
Are you ready to find out what’s coming?
Here’s everything you need to know about what will happen from this Friday, between the 13th and 15th of June at the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix in Canada.
We’re already halfway through the year, and with that comes the tenth race of the 2025 calendar. This time, the championship heads to the northernmost country in the Americas: Canada, land of maple syrup, skiing, and world-famous kindness.
🏟️ A circuit with history: Gilles-Villeneuve
The Canadian Grand Prix will take place in Montreal, Quebec, at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. The track is named in honour of Gilles Villeneuve, a local driver and the first-ever winner at this circuit in 1978. To this day, he remains the only Canadian to win this Grand Prix.
Originally called the Île Notre-Dame Circuit, it was renamed after Villeneuve’s tragic death during qualifying at the Belgian GP a few years after his Canadian win. The race is currently under contract to stay on the calendar until at least 2031.
This weekend, drivers will complete 70 laps, covering a total distance of 305.270 km — roughly the same as driving from Buenos Aires to Rosario in Argentina.
🛠️ Circuit evolution
Over the years, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve has undergone several changes:
- Adjustments to the start/finish zone and corners for greater safety.
- Improvements to the chicanes to enable more overtaking.
- Garage and spectator area upgrades, while keeping the original layout intact.
Plus, its proximity to downtown Montreal means fans can easily get there — even by metro!
🌦️ Weather: rain on the radar?
According to current forecasts for the race weekend:
- Friday 13 June: between 15°C and 25°C, partly cloudy.
- Saturday 14 June: between 15°C and 24°C, partly cloudy.
- Sunday 15 June: between 15°C and 22°C, with a chance of rain during the race.
If it rains, intermediate or full wet tyres may be used, depending on conditions.
🎟️ Going to the Canadian GP?
If you have General Admission tickets, official recommendations include:
- Sitting at Senna Corner or the second chicane.
- Bringing folding chairs and watching from the grass.
And following the live coverage on the FC43 app!
📲 We’ll be broadcasting everything live on Franco’s official app and website
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🕒 When to watch Franco in action
Franco will take part in F1 events from Thursday, but you can follow him on the app starting Friday 13 June. Here’s the full schedule:
Friday 13 June
- Free Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30 🇨🇦 / 14:30 – 15:30 🇦🇷 / 18:30 – 19:30 🇬🇧
- Free Practice 2: 17:00 – 18:00 🇨🇦 / 18:00 – 19:00 🇦🇷 / 22:00 – 23:00 🇬🇧
Saturday 14 June
- Free Practice 3: 12:30 – 13:30 🇨🇦 / 13:30 – 14:30 🇦🇷 / 17:30 – 18:30 🇬🇧
- Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00 🇨🇦 / 17:00 – 18:00 🇦🇷 / 21:00 – 22:00 🇬🇧
Sunday 15 June
Race: 14:00 🇨🇦 / 15:00 🇦🇷 / 19:00 🇬🇧
📺 Fun fact
Twenty years ago, this race was the most-watched F1 event of the season and the third most-watched sports broadcast of the year — only behind the Super Bowl and the 2005 UEFA Champions League final!
We hope you enjoy all that’s coming up this week!
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for all the updates we will have for the #FranClub43 about #FranColapinto 💪
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