F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2023: Start time, full schedule, weather forecast and how to watch on TV
Max Verstappen’s march to a third consecutive F1 title continued last time out in Barcelona and now Montreal represents the next step in Red Bull’s mission to win every race of the season.
Mercedes certainly made an improvement off the back of their upgrade package that put both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell on the Spanish podium, yet Verstappen was still 24 seconds up the road of the seven-time world champion at the chequered flag.
Both Aston Martin and Ferrari endured off-days a fortnight ago as the Mercs made second place in the Constructors’ Championship their own.
Whether the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will shake up the regular order of things remains to be seen – nobody has ever won more races than Hamilton in this grand prix yet Verstappen was victorious here last year.
When is the Canadian Grand Prix?
The Canadian Grand Prix takes place this weekend on Sunday, June 18 2023, at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
What time is the Canadian Grand Prix?
The full session schedule is as follows (all times BST):
- First practice: Friday, 6.30pm
- Second practice: Friday, 10pm
- Third practice: Saturday, 5.30pm
- Qualifying: Saturday, 9pm
- Race: Sunday, 7pm
Max Verstappen was once again triumphant in Barcelona
/ Getty ImagesCanadian Grand Prix weather forecast
Rain looks set to hit the circuit at some point. As the weekend approaches, Friday has a risk of thunderstorms with Saturday also predicted for wet weather.
There is likely to be cloudy conditions on race day yet when exactly possible showers hit is too difficult to tell with accuracy at this stage.
Where to watch the Canadian Grand Prix on TV
TV channel: In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the entire weekend’s action with the race shown live on Sky Sports F1 from 5.30pm and on Main Event from 7pm.
Free highlights will be shown on Channel 4 at 11.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can watch online via the Sky Go app.
