Since 1978, the Canadian Grand Prix has been a regular event on the F1 calendar.
The Canadian Grand Prix is next up on the calendar on 9 June, and here is the F1 start time information from around the world at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Montreal, known for hosting some iconic Grands Prix and being a favorite among fans, always offers an exciting race. The drivers, however, must be cautious of the notorious Wall of Champions.
F1 start time: What time does the Canadian Grand Prix start?
The start time for the Canadian Grand Prix is set for 2pm local time on Sunday, June 9, 2024. To accommodate different time zones, here are the corresponding times for various territories worldwide:
Given that the race is happening in Canada, many countries across the globe will need to wake up early on Monday morning to catch it!
United States and Canada*: 12pm Pacific Daylight Time, 1pm Central Daylight Time [Saturday], 2pm Eastern
Mexico: 12pm [Mexico City]
United Kingdom: 7pm
Central European Time**: 8pm
South Africa: 8pm
Gulf Standard Time: 10pm
India: 11.30pm
Indonesia*: 1am [Western Indonesia Time] [Monday 10 June]
China: 2am
Singapore: 2am
Malaysia: 2am
Philippines: 2am
Japan: 3am
Australia*: 4am [Australian Eastern Standard Time]
New Zealand: 6am
*Convert to check locally if you do not live in an area of this territory with these time zones.
This includes a total of 30 nations and territories: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (excluding the Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
How to watch the Canadian Grand Prix on TV
Formula 1 fans across the globe have the opportunity to watch their favorite sport through a variety of broadcasting rights deals. Various nations and territories have secured these rights, offering fans the chance to enjoy the action through pay TV or free-to-air channels. Here is a selection of countries where F1 enthusiasts can tune in to watch the races.
Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Brazil: BandSports, TV Bandeirantes
Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English), CTV/Noovo (Canadian Grand Prix only, free-to-air)
Central Asia: Setanta Sports
China: CCTV
France: Canal+
Germany: Sky Sport F1
India: FanCode
Italy: Sky Sport F1
Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
Latin America (except Argentina and Mexico): ESPN
Malaysia: beIN Sports
Mexico: Fox Sports
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Netherlands: Viaplay
New Zealand: Sky Sport, Prime (highlights)
Pakistan: A Sports
Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 UK (highlights)
South Korea: Coupang
Spain: DAZN
United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 (highlights)
United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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Canadian Grand Prix live stream: How to watch online
In the UK, F1 enthusiasts can enjoy live streaming of the Canadian Grand Prix via platforms such as NOW and Sky Go.
F1 TV Pro is accessible globally in specific regions, providing exclusive features such as onboard cameras from all 20 cars, pre and post-race shows, and numerous other offerings.
F1 TV Pro can be streamed live on Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and newer, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. The streaming is uninterrupted by ad breaks, and viewers can enjoy commentary in six different languages.
Here is a list of all the territories where F1 TV Pro is available.
How long is the Canadian Grand Prix?
With the exception of the Monaco Grand Prix, each Formula 1 race is typically measured to cover approximately 305km or the equivalent of 300km plus one additional lap.
For the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, this equates to 70 laps.
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