Canadian GP facing axe after 2029, report warns

Why Is The Canadian Grand Prix Held In Montreal?

Why Is the Canadian Grand Prix Held in Montreal? The Canadian Grand Prix takes place in Montreal at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve because of a pivotal decision in 1978 to move the race to a newly developed track on Île Notre-Dame, prompted by safety concerns at previous venues like Mosport Park and Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Montreal’s motorsport history, location and festival atmosphere have made it the permanent home of the race since then, with …

F1 could axe Canadian GP after 2029 – report

May 14 A dark cloud is rolling above the future of Canada's Formula 1 race. Because of the skipped editions of the event in Montreal in the Covid era, the contract with F1 was extended beyond its planned end-date in 2029 until 2031. However, Le... More »

Canadian GP facing axe after 2029, report warns

The future of Canada's Formula 1 race in Montreal is under threat, with reports suggesting the event could be dropped after 2029 despite an existing contract extension to 2031.

Could the race in Canada suffer the same fate as other racers at risk in Europe?