Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada

Catch Formula 1 fever at street parties, driver appearances, and F1 exhibitions. And then there’s the race itself, in which cars travel over 200 m.p.h. through Downtown Montreal.

Canadian Grand Prix

This summer, come and see how the city of Montréal comes to life for the biggest sporting event in all of Canada: the Formula 1 Grand Prix. This 3-day event of competition, class, and charm comes to the city from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, and will take place on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Race enthusiasts from all parts of the globe come together with the people of Montreal to experience not just the races, but an entire weekend of fun. To get the most out of your 72 hours, don’t forget to take advantage of the shopping, restaurants, and nightclubs available throughout the city.

The fastest racing cars in the world will hit the ground running on Friday for a series of practice sessions. The weekend will continue on Saturday with a series of Formula 1 qualifying sessions. Sunday will feature the main event: the 2024 Grand Prix Race from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The race will last for two hours or 70 laps around the track—whichever comes first. F1 teams featured in the races will be Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Ferrari, among many others. Don’t miss out on your chance to see some of the top Formula 1 drivers at the race: Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc.

Admission into the races depends on age and where you are seated. Tickets can be bought online.

Take Amtrak to Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada

Experience the races via Amtrak to Central Station in Montréal- Don’t forget to use Amtrak’s See New York and Save 15% discount!

Get picked up from the Montreal Station and taken to your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Montréal office today at: 450-670-6700.

Make It An Amtrak Getaway

Montréal is a beautiful, historic city with European charm and a plethora of sites and activities to do. Not to mention, the Amtrak ride there is frequently dubbed one of the top 10 train rides in the world! New York By Rail is currently offering an exclusive car-free travel package with a 3-night stay, trolley tours and more. Read more about the package here and escape to Montréal.