What are the times for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Canada in 2023 and who are the favourites ?

Formula 1 is once again making a change of continent with the next Canadian Grand Prix, after two rounds in Europe. However, the holding of this race is uncertain until the last minute due to the fires raging in Quebec. Event times as well as options to watch the race on TV and online are now available.

For several weeks, the Montreal region was ravaged by fires, which jeopardized the holding of the Canadian Grand Prix. As far as favorites go, recent results clearly put Red Bull in the lead, but it remains to be seen how well Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin perform at this circuit.

Aston Martin is preparing a big package of improvements for Canada

Max Verstappen starts as the favorite at the Canadian Grand Prix after having largely dominated in previous races with his Red Bull. However, it remains to be seen how the internal battle with Sergio Pérez will play out. For his part, the Mexican rider seems to have few options to at least bring some suspense to the title fight.

The Aston Martin team represents the main alternative, with Fernando Alonso who was the big surprise at the start of the season. Despite a slight slowdown in Barcelona, ​​Aston Martin plans to present a major update to its car, including a new bottom, for the Canadian Grand Prix. It is also appropriate to propose that Lance Stroll, Canadian pilot, will race in front of his public on this occasion.

Mercedes made changes to their single-seater model during the Monaco Grand Prix by debuting the much-anticipated pontoons. In Barcelona, ​​they achieved a significant advance which allowed them to reach the podium with their two cars. On the other hand, Ferrari have also modified their pontoons in Barcelona, ​​but continue to struggle, and Carlos Sainz failed to secure his first podium of the year.

As far as schedules are concerned, we will again have afternoon and even night sessions. Indeed, the qualifications will take place on Saturday at 22:00 French time, and the race will take place on Sunday at 20:00. Friday training sessions will take place at 11:00 p.m., due to the time difference with Montreal.

Pay attention to the weather forecast, as Montreal experienced some rain last week, although the forecast for the Grand Prix is ​​still uncertain. Additionally, fires in the area can cause the landscape to look slightly orange. 

2023 Canadian GP Timetables

• Friday 16

- (P1) Practice 1: 7:30 p.m. 

- (P2) Training 2: 11:00 p.m. 

• saturday 17

- (P3) Test 3: 6.30 p.m. 
- (Q) Classification: 10 p.m. 

• sunday 18

- (RAC) Course : 20h00