Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Montreal, Canada · First GP: 1978
Circuit Characteristics
(7)Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 3Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Precision Premium
Street circuit with tight corners has minimal error tolerance; rewards precise drivers.
streetCircuit = true AND cornersSlow >= 4Late Braking Opportunities
Many heavy braking zones create overtaking opportunities for aggressive brakers.
brakingZones4G >= 4Low Tyre Degradation
Minimal tyre wear allows aggressive strategies with fewer pit stops.
tyreDegradation = lowOvertaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Canadian Grand Prix | George Russell (Mercedes) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) |
| 2024 | 9 | Canadian Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Lando Norris (McLaren) | George Russell (Mercedes) |
| 2023 | 8 | Canadian Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) | Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 4.311 km
- Total Corners
- 14
- Elevation Change
- 5.2 m
- Longest Straight
- 972 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 62.7% | 56.5% |
| Max Lateral G | 4.1G | 3.9G |
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
