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Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

🇨🇦 Canada · UTC

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is located on the artificial island of Île Notre-Dame in the St. Lawrence River and opened in 1978. The race track uses the island's existing roads, which were originally created for the 1967 World's Fair Expo 67. With a length of 4.361 kilometers and 14 turns in its current configuration, the circuit offers a blend of high-speed curves, tight chicanes, and long straights. Since its opening, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has hosted the annual Canadian Grand Prix and remains a favorite venue for Formula 1 drivers. Here you will find all upcoming races in Canada with schedule and broadcast, plus the previous winners.

Circuit layout

Circuit layout Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve - graphic by Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0

Circuit facts

Length
4.361 km
Turns
14
Opened
1978

Rounds at this circuit

No upcoming rounds

Previous winners at this circuit

Race Winner Date
F1 Canadian Grand Prix Andrea Kimi Antonelli · Mercedes 22 May 2026

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