Jun 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda (22) exits the pit lane during FP3 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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Exploring Canada GP Circuit- History, Length, Type, Turns and More!

Know more about the Circuit Gilles-Villeneueve as Formula 1 goes racing in Canada this week!

Jun 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda (22) exits the pit lane during FP3 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Formula is set to host the Canadian Grand Prix from June 13-15, 2025 this weekend. The race is going to take place on June 15 from 2:00 PM track time. Canadian GP home hero, Lance Stroll, was unable to race the previous weekend. He back in front of his home crowd to regain his flair in the 2025 championship for Aston Martin F1.

The Canadian Grand Prix in 2024 was a competitive race between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The track was struck by rain mid race making it even more challenging. In 2025, Verstappen is driving a much slower car. The race is going to be a one way fight between the two McLarens. As witnessed in the previous races in 2025, McLarens have been able to dominate any race if they start from the front row. After the team brought in upgrades in Barcelona, even the midfield has become more competitive. Sauber were in the spotlight during the Spanish GP.

Canada GP Circuit History

The Canadian GP is hosted at the Circuit Gilles- Villeneuve Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec. The Canada GP Circuit is named after former F1 driver Gilled Villeneuve. Canadian Grand Prix made its debut at the current track in 1978. Gilles Villeneuve is the only Canadian driver to win the Canadian GP.

Over the years, the track has undergone many modifications. It’s final turn is famously known as the “Wall of Champions”. The turn got its name due to the multiple crashes it has sustained from Formula 1 and other motorsports champions during a Canadian GP weekend. Max Verstappen has been winning the race for three years in a row since 2022. However, the track record for most wins is held by Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher with seven wins each.

The first of many 🙌

Montreal is the location of @LewisHamilton's first race win in Formula 1 🏆#F1 #CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/HylVnoufks
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 9, 2025

Canada GP Circuit Statistics

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosts 70 laps of racing around the track. The drivers cover a total distance of 305.27 km around the track during a race. Canada GP circuit is a medium length track on the Formula 1 calendar. Below are the circuit statistics for the circuit-

Track Length- 4.361 km
Turns- 14
DRS Zones- 3
Type- Clockwise
Lap Record- 1:13.078 (Valtteri Bottas- 2019)

With six rookies racing around the Circuit this year, the “Wall of Champions” will the best corner to watch out for. Gabriel Bortoleto is one of the champions between the rookie drivers of 2025. Will he end up paying a visit to the wall of Turn 14?

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