An island circuit in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. Walls everywhere, hairpins that punish hesitation, and the easiest paddock-to-bar walk on the calendar. Plateau Mont-Royal eats long after the chequered flag.
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/ Circuit Briefing
The track, in numbers.
Objective circuit data — verified against official FIA / Formula1.com factsheets. Lap record reflects the all-time race lap; top speed reflects the highest official speed-trap reading recorded at this venue.
Length
4.361 km
Corners
14
Laps
70
Race Distance
305.3 km
DRS Zones
3
Direction
Anti-clockwise
All-Time Race Lap Record
1:13.078
Valtteri Bottas · Mercedes · 2019
Highest Recorded Top Speed
339 km/h
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes, 2016)
First F1 Race
1978
Technical Note
Stop-start rhythm: long straights into 90° chicanes. Brake wear is the highest of the year — rivals Singapore for thermal load.
/ Session Schedule (Local Time)
Trackside timetable.
Free Practice 1
Friday · 13:30 EDT
Free Practice 2
Friday · 17:00 EDT
Free Practice 3
Saturday · 12:30 EDT
Qualifying
Saturday · 16:00 EDT
Race (70 laps)
Sunday · 14:00 EDT
/ Transport Matrix
How to arrive.
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| STM Metro · Yellow Line | Direct to Jean-Drapeau Station — exits onto the circuit. The fastest, cheapest access by a wide margin. |
| OPUS Card | Pre-load an OPUS card before raceday for tap-and-go access. Avoids ticket-machine queues at peak hours. |
| Walking / Cycling (Pont Jacques-Cartier) | Pedestrian-friendly bridge from Old Port → Île Sainte-Hélène. Scenic, ~25 min walk; BIXI bikes available. |
| Driving | Bridges to the island are restricted on race weekend. Park downtown and metro across — do not attempt drive-up. |
/ Climate Brief
On-the-ground conditions.
Temperature
23 °C / 73 °F
Humidity
55%
UV Index
Moderate to High
Moderate winds and fresh temperatures off the St. Lawrence River. Mornings can sit at 12 °C; layer up for early gates.
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