- Rosalie Malo | annexe
- May 20
- 2 min read
F1 ACADEMY ANNOUNCES AN EXCEPTIONAL
THIRD RACE IN MONTRÉAL THIS JUNE
Montréal, Quebec – Tuesday May 20, 2025 – This week, F1 ACADEMY™ announced the exceptional addition of a third race to its competition schedule during the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada 2025 weekend, after Race 2 in Miami was unable to start due to adverse weather conditions.
While Montréal was already preparing to host the F1 ACADEMY™ for the very first time, this announcement further enriches what is shaping up to be a historic weekend of racing and inclusion. Fans will now have the unique opportunity to witness an additional race, featuring the world’s top young female drivers on the legendary Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
A Richer Weekend at the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada
The addition of this third race marks an unprecedented level of presence for F1 ACADEMY™ in Montréal, Alongside the two initially planned races, fans will enjoy an enhanced program spotlighting performance, community engagement, and representation.
“This additional race is a rare opportunity to offer Montréal audiences more sporting content and more chances to discover the rising stars of women’s motorsport. It strengthens our position as promoters of a race that continues to evolve toward a more diverse and inspiring future.”
— Sandrine Garneau, Chief Operating Officer – Brand & Strategy, Groupe de Course Octane
ABOUT GROUPE DE COURSE OCTANE
Montreal-based Canadian company Groupe de course Octane is the exclusive promoter of the
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA, under an agreement with Formula One Administration Limited and Formula 1 World Championship Limited (together the F1 marketing rights holder). In 2021, Bell acquired the activities of Le Groupe de course Octane, which operates as a stand-alone entity within the Bell group of companies.
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Source:
Groupe de course Octane / Grand Prix du Canada
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Philip Vanden Brande | Vice President, Partner & Executive Publicist, annexe
+1 438 402 7391 | phil@annexe.media
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