- Rosalie Malo | annexe
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2025 :
A MEMORABLE EDITION FOR MONTREAL
AND SPECTATORS FROMM ACROSS THE WORLD
RENEWED CONFIDENCE FROM THE F1, FIA AND STAKEHOLDERS
Montreal, Quebec – June 18th, 2025 – Octane Racing Group is very satisfied with the results of the 2025 edition of the Formula 1 Pirelli Canadian Grand Prix, held from June 13th to 15th on the legendary Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. In sunny Montreal, more than 352,000 spectators answered the call this weekend while millions watched from around the world.
Following this edition, the backers, including Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Ministry of Tourism, the City of Montreal, Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau, Tourisme Montréal and Octane Racing Group, yesterday announced the renewal of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal until 2035, extending the presence of this iconic event in the city for a seventh decade. This renewal is also accompanied by the long-term extension of the broadcasting agreement with Bell Media.
A GRAND PRIX THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
Once again this year, the event combined sporting performance, innovation, social engagement, eco-responsibility and entertainment. In addition to yesterday’s great news, here are the highlights of the weekend :
The arrival of the F1 ACADEMY™ in Montreal, marking the first time an all-female race was presented all three days,
The renewal of the Montreal round of the F1 ACADEMY™ until 2028,
A record attendance over the three days, confirming the public's unfailing enthusiasm for the Canadian Grand Prix,
Improved mobility thanks to a new mobile application to optimize spectator flow ;
The ongoing modernization of the infrastructure by the Octane Racing Group, to meet the growing standards of F1.
ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES THAT PUT MONTREAL ON THE MAP
Throughout the weekend, fans were treated to a musical line-up that reflected the diversity and cultural dynamism of Montreal :
DJ Mike Demero, EMI JEEN and FAFA KHAN took to the main stages,
The opening show by La Compagnie Invisible and the Willingdon School Choir set the tone for the official ceremony,
The flight of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds left a lasting impression on a sunny Sunday,
International DJ TCHAMI brought the event to a close in front of an electrified crowd on the Heineken stage.
A CLEAR VISION OF THE FUTURE
"This edition of the Grand Prix du Canada embodies what Montreal does best : bringing people together, creating something exciting, innovating and celebrating. We are proud to have offered an exceptional experience that lived up to the expectations of the local and international community. All this was made possible by the Octane Racing Group team and its many dedicated collaborators and partners."
– Jean-Philippe Paradis, President of Octane Racing Group
"This renewal through 2035 testifies to the solidity of our long-term vision. This 2025 race has not only been a great success with the public, but it has also reinforced the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada's image as a cultural, touristic and economic driver for Montreal."
– Sandrine Garneau, COO, Brands and Strategies, Octane Racing Group
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Octane Racing Group would like to extend its warmest thanks to the technical teams, volunteers and partners, including founding partner Bell, SPVM, the STM, Tourisme Montréal, the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, the governments of Quebec and Canada, as well as to all the spectators for helping to make this edition an unforgettable one.
Rendez-vous du 22 au 24 mai 2026 au légendaire circuit Gilles-Villeneuve au cœur du parc Jean-Drapeau pour une nouvelle édition du Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. Les billets pour l’édition 2026 sont en vente dès maintenant.
To find out more and plan your experience, visit gpcanada.ca
ABOUT OCTANE RACING GROUP
A Canadian company based in Montreal, Octane Racing Group is the official 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 Octane Racing Group, which operates as a stand-alone entity within the Bell group of companies.
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Source : Le Groupe de course Octane
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PHIL VANDEN BRANDE | Vice-president, Partner and Executive Publicist, annexe média
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