What weather conditions can the teams and drivers expect in Canada this weekend?
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosts the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, the fifth round of the 2026 F1 season, known for its unpredictable weather events.
The iconic track has a history of chaotic weather, such as the 2011 epic race and the hail-disrupted sessions of 2024.
This weekend’s race could add another chapter to the track’s unpredictable history with a potential for rain on Sunday.
Friday’s practice sessions have stable conditions with no rain expected, temperatures at 19°C, and a gentle WNW breeze at 13 km/h.
Saturday’s sprint race and qualifying sessions should see similar benign conditions with only a 1% chance of rain and temperatures around 19°C.
However, Sunday’s race day brings a different story with a 60% chance of rain, lower temperatures around 17°C, and a shift in wind direction to SSE at 19 km/h, creating strategic uncertainty for the teams.
Given the circuit’s location on an island in the St. Lawrence River, where weather conditions can change rapidly, teams might need to prepare wet tyres as history suggests a 60% rain threat rarely passes quietly.
