Grandstands & Hairpin
Canadian Grand Prix 2027
Montreal F1 Guide 2027:
Schedule, Tickets, Hotels & Circuit
Find the Canadian Grand Prix schedule, compare grandstands and hotels, and plan your journey to Montreal. Save places to eat and explore, then build your own race-weekend itinerary with mapped routes and travel times.Plan your whole race weekend.21–23 May 2027Race day:
Latest result 2026
Race
Sunday 24 May 2026 · Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton finishes second, with Max Verstappen third.
View all session results- P1
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
1:28:15.758 - P2
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
+10.768s - P3
Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing
+11.276s
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Island speed, concrete barrier walls, and North America’s premier racing fiesta.
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve sits on Île Notre-Dame in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, creating a unique urban race weekend. Witness high-speed braking into the Hairpin with 2027 active aero, navigate the pedestrian-only island transit system, discover why staying in Longueuil saves hundreds over downtown hotels, and celebrate across Montreal’s world-famous street festivals.
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is one of the most unpredictable, adrenaline-packed tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. Built on the man-made island of Île Notre-Dame in the St. Lawrence River—originally constructed for the Expo 67 World’s Fair—its low-downforce layout features high-speed straights linked by heavy-braking chicanes and the infamous Wall of Champions (Mur des Champions) at Turn 14, where World Champions have repeatedly ended their afternoons.
For traveling fans, Montreal’s greatest asset is also its main logistical friction point: the circuit is located entirely inside a river island park where private vehicles, taxis, and rideshares are strictly prohibited. Hundreds of thousands of fans funnel through a single subway artery—the STM Metro Yellow Line to Station Jean-Drapeau—or take the scenic River Shuttle ferry from Old Port, followed by a 40-minute walk along the Olympic rowing basin to the Hairpin.
Compare Longueuil with downtown hotels for price and Metro access. Leave extra time for the return train after Sunday’s race, and book popular restaurants ahead.
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Know before you go / 7 answers
The inside line.
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Tickets & views / Answer 01
Which grandstand is best at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve: Hairpin or Senna Curve?
The Hairpin (Grandstands 15, 24, and 34) is the most popular, providing an electric stadium atmosphere and heavy-braking overtakes from 300 km/h down to 60 km/h. Grandstands 11 and 12 at the Senna Curve offer superior views of race starts, pit exits, and rapid direction changes through Turns 1 and 2.
Tickets & views / Answer 02
How much do Canadian F1 2027 tickets cost?
Three-day General Admission roaming passes start around $195–$295 CAD. Reserved 3-day Grandstands range from $450 to $950 CAD depending on the location (Hairpin Grandstands 15/24 and Senna Curve 11/12 command top tiers). Premium hospitality suites (Podium Club, Elite Restaurant, Paddock Club) range from $2,400 to $5,250+ CAD.
Race day / Answer 03
How do you get to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve when cars are banned on the island?
Take the STM Metro Yellow Line from Berri-UQAM to Station Jean-Drapeau (3-minute ride), then walk across the pedestrian bridge to the circuit. Alternatively, take the Navette Fluviale (river shuttle ferry) directly from Old Montreal to the island to bypass subway queues.
Your base / Answer 04
What is the "Longueuil Hack" for Montreal Grand Prix hotels?
Stay in Longueuil across the river on the South Shore instead of paying $800+/night in downtown Montreal. Longueuil is just ONE stop from the circuit on the Metro Yellow Line, offering significantly cheaper hotel rates and easier transit.
The destination / Answer 05
How do you avoid the 90-minute Metro queue leaving Jean-Drapeau station on Sunday?
Avoid joining the main subway line immediately after the checkered flag. Instead, take the scenic 20-minute walk across the Pont de la Concorde to the Casino de Montréal, take the river ferry back to Old Port, or walk the track until crowds thin out after 18:00.
The destination / Answer 06
Where can you find the best smoked meat and poutine during Grand Prix weekend?
Visit Schwartz’s Deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent for world-famous hot smoked meat (arrive before 11:30 AM to beat the queue). For authentic 24/7 poutine, visit La Banquise in the Plateau, which serves over 30 varieties around the clock.
Getting around / Answer 07
Can spectators walk on the track after the Canadian Grand Prix?
Yes. Immediately following the podium ceremony on Sunday, circuit marshals open track gates at the Hairpin and Senna Curve, allowing fans onto the track surface to walk the circuit, inspect the Wall of Champions, and collect tire marbles.
