Formula 1’s return to Montreal this weekend brings more than just title implications—it also promises near-perfect race day weather. With rain often casting uncertainty over the Canadian Grand Prix, this year’s forecast offers a welcome change: clear skies and a sunny 25°C are predicted for Sunday’s race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The improved conditions are a boon for teams and fans alike, ensuring that strategy and pace—not sudden weather shifts—will determine the outcome on the challenging 2.71-mile street circuit.
The dry forecast comes at a critical time for Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion and three-time Canadian GP winner, who trails McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by 49 points after a penalty in Spain. Piastri leads teammate Lando Norris by 10 points in the Drivers’ Championship, while McLaren holds a dominant 197-point lead in the Constructors’ standings.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, tied for the most Canadian GP wins in history with seven, hopes the favourable weather can help spark a resurgence in his season. Meanwhile, the F1 Academy will also benefit from dry skies, with three races scheduled in Montreal after a rainout in Miami.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, notorious for its close walls and brake-heavy layout, becomes even more unforgiving in the dry, especially near the infamous “Wall of Champions.” The fast and technical street course will push drivers to the limit—and without rain to mask errors, every corner will count.
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