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The Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been extended with a new four-year deal, securing its place on the F1 calendar until at least 2035, thanks to strong support from local stakeholders and Formula 1 officials.
Formula 1 has extended its agreement to keep the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve through 2035, following a new four-year deal involving local and national stakeholders, with ongoing investments to modernize the event and a long-term media rights extension with Bell Media.
The Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is set for a thrilling race with Verstappen under pressure for a potential race ban, Hamilton backing Ferrari's Vasseur, and Norris aiming to close the gap on Piastri in the championship. The race features a historic, fast, and challenging street circuit, with weather forecasted to be cloudy on Friday and sunnier on the weekend. Predictions favor McLaren, and the event continues Montreal's rich F1 history since 1978.
The FIA has modified the barrier at Turns 1 and 2 of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after complaints from drivers during the Canadian Grand Prix. The barrier had been extended towards Turn 2 for safety reasons, but drivers were unsure about the ideal way to rejoin the track after running wide at Turn 1. The FIA has now shortened the barrier and added instructions for drivers to rejoin the track at the far end of the asphalt run-off at the entry of Turn 2. Mercedes' George Russell believed the drivers should have been consulted prior to the original decision to extend the barrier.
Max Verstappen secured his fifth pole position of the year for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, with Nico Hulkenberg in second place over a second behind. Verstappen's final lap of 1m 25.858s was enough to secure the top spot on the grid, as he looks to continue his dominant form in Sunday's race.