Start time of 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying today

Find out the start time for 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying today.

Posted on May 25, 2026 by ApexF1

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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!

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