2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying start time today
Before the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint race, first the grid must be set today in Sprint Qualifying!
Consisting of the three knockout segments, six drivers will fall in SQ1 and another six in SQ2 before the final 10 go for Sprint pole, with the session times shorter than normal grand prix qualifying.
2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying starts today at 16:30 local time in Montreal. That is 21:30 BST, or 22:30 CET in Europe.
Check out the start time of 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying today below, with the times automatically adjusted to your timezone!
F1 schedule Canadian GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 22 May | - |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday 22 May | - |
| Sprint race | Saturday 23 May | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 23 May | - |
| Race | Sunday 24 May | - |
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