When is the F1 Canadian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula 1 breaks away from the European leg of the calendar for a brief trip across the Atlantic and the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.

Fresh from winning in Monaco, Lewis Hamilton has strengthened his championship position and now holds a 17-point buffer to teammate Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes saw its streak of one-two finishes come to an end.

The reigning world champion squad heads to Montreal looking to make it seven wins from seven races to continue its near-perfect start to the 2019 season, though rivals Ferrari will be desperate to hit back and finally get off the mark with victory this year.

Mercedes is expected to be boosted by its first engine upgrade of the season, which could aid Hamilton’s bid to match another Michael Schumacher record by joining the German on seven wins in Canada. Hamilton and Mercedes have traditionally been strong around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, though Ferrari won last year’s event and holds a top speed advantage – which should come in handy at a circuit largely dominated by straights.

When is the Canadian Grand Prix?

The 2019 Canadian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday June 9. Cars hit the track for the first time during FP1 and FP2 on Friday, before final practice and qualifying takes place on Saturday.

Where is the Canadian Grand Prix taking place?

The Canadian Grand Prix is held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The track is 4.361kms long and has 14 turns, with the race set to last 70 laps.

Where can I watch the Canadian Grand Prix?

The Canadian Grand Prix is being shown exclusively live on Sky Sports F1 (UK only). Below are the times.

Friday June 7

LIVE Canadian GP FP1 – 2.45pm
LIVE Canadian GP FP2 – 6.45pm

Saturday June 8

LIVE Canadian GP FP3 – 3.45pm
LIVE Canadian GP Qualifying – 6pm

Sunday June 9

LIVE Canadian GP Pit Lane Live – 5.30pm
LIVE Canadian GP On the Grid – 6.30pm
LIVE Canadian GP Race – 7.10pm

How else can I follow the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix?

Besides TV Coverage, Crash.net will be reporting with live text commentary from all sessions, plus the usual news, interviews and updates.

Recent Canadian Grand Prix F1 Winners:

2018: Sebastian Vettel 
2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2014: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
2012: Lewis Hamilton (Red Bull)
2011: Jenson Button (McLaren)
2010: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2008: Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber)

Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2019?

ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown exclusively LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK during 2019 - barring the British Grand Prix, which will be dual-broadcast with Channel 4. Channel 4 will provide a comprehensive highlights package across the season.

17 March Australian Grand Prix
31 March Bahrain Grand Prix
14 April Chinese Grand Prix
28 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix
12 May Spanish Grand Prix
26 Monaco Grand Prix
9 June Canadian Grand Prix
23 June French Grand Prix
30 June Austrian Grand Prix
14 July British Grand Prix
28 July German Grand Prix
4 August Hungarian Grand Prix
1 September Belgian Grand Prix
8 September Italian Grand Prix
22 September Singapore Grand Prix
29 September Russian Grand Prix
13 October Japanese Grand Prix
27 October Mexican Grand Prix
3 November United States Grand Prix
17 November Brazilian Grand Prix
1 December Abu Dhabi Grand Prix