F1 Sprint Race Today: Canadian Grand Prix 2026 start times, TV channel and FREE live stream

The third sprint race of the F1 2026 championship gets underway today (Saturday, May 23) in Montreal during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

After an interlude between rounds four and five of the 2026 championship, F1 has taken a short hop, skip and jump over to Montreal this weekend.

And the best bit (depending on your persuasion)? It's a sprint weekend. Which means a juicy 23-lap race to sink your teeth into instead another free practice session.

It's George Russell on pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, with Kimi Antonelli in second, while Lando Norris completes the top three in the McLaren.

Here's how you can watch in your region!

Stream your favourite content with ExpressVPN and enjoy smooth, uninterrupted viewing of the Canadian GP. Click here to sign up to a secure network now.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen says he IS staying in F1 but it may not be with Red Bull

F1 Race Times - Canadian Grand Prix sprint

Lights out for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint is today (Saturday, May 23, 2026), at noon local time (ET) at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

In the UK, that means lights out is at 17:00 (BST).

Find the race start time converted to your local time zone below:

Canadian Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Sprint Race - Saturday, May 23, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* - A seven-day trial of Apple TV is available for fans in the US, allowing them to watch F1 for free this weekend.

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

Please note if you click on a product link on this page, we may earn a small affiliate commission.

READ MORE: F1 star crashes after hitting animal at Canadian GP

Written by

Sheona Mountford - F1 Journalist

Sheona Mountford is a motorsport journalist specialising in F1. As a writer and contributor, she covers a wide range of motorsport series from F1 to F1 Academy, responsible for breaking news, live race coverage and in depth analysis of the sport and the culture around it.

View full biography

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix FREE

• 1 hour ago

F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Race starting grid with penalties applied

• 1 hour ago

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton Ferrari contract extension details, Daniel Ricciardo back in pitlane

• 2 hours ago

Max Verstappen announces he IS staying in F1 but does not rule out Red Bull exit

• 2 hours ago

Max Verstappen's new Red Bull low sees him blaming the pedals at Canadian Grand Prix

• Today 01:50

F1 Sprint Qualifying Results Today: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix times and positions

• Yesterday 23:42