LONDON — In a significant scheduling change aimed at reducing travel-related carbon footprints, Formula 1 will relocate the Canadian Grand Prix to May starting in 2026. This shift intends to streamline the racing calendar, minimizing the burden of transatlantic travel for teams and personnel.

Beginning in 2026, the Montreal race will be held on either the third or fourth weekend of May, replacing its current June position. Previously, the Grand Prix took place amid several European rounds, necessitating a costly crossing of the Atlantic for just one weekend of racing. This modification has been confirmed in conjunction with the event’s organizers following discussions with Canadian governmental entities, though it awaits final approval from the FIA, the sport’s governing body.

F1’s President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali, expressed gratitude to Canadian officials for their cooperation in expediting the necessary preparations to facilitate this event on Notre Dame Island in Montreal. He emphasized that this adjustment will not only render the racing calendar more ecologically friendly but also more practical for teams and staff involved in the series.

This year’s Canadian Grand Prix was scheduled for June 9, positioned between events in Monaco and Spain, while next year’s race is slated for June 15, aligning with Spain and Austria races. The newly assigned date may allow for the Canadian Grand Prix to take place following the Miami Grand Prix, which occurs in early May, under a decade-long agreement that started in 2022.

An agreement reached in 2021 — during a time when two previous races were scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic — ensures that the Canadian Grand Prix remains on the F1 calendar through the year 2031. As Formula 1 attempts to widen its schedule to a record 24 races this season, it continues to explore measures that will mitigate the impact of logistics, including the recent rescheduling of the Japanese Grand Prix to April to create a more efficient timeline between races in China and Australia.