F1 Calendar: Montreal Under Pressure From Thai GP Bid
May 27 - Thailand seems to be racing at full speed towards Formula 1's 2028 calendar.
www.f1-fansite.comHere are the latest headlines I could verify about F1 in Montreal right now.
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Montreal is continuing to be a focal point for F1 fans, with coverage highlighting whether the Canadian Grand Prix remains on the calendar amid broader calendar reshuffles and competition from new or rotating venues. This has included discussions about promoter changes and the city’s ability to deliver an event that meets F1’s standards. [sources: CBC article discussing Montreal’s 2025 edition and ongoing concerns][2]
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There has been ongoing media attention on the future viability of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, including questions about the event’s organizers, the contract terms through 2031, and the potential impact of competing bids from other countries. [sources: CBC and Montreal press coverage][1][2]
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On-track performance and weekend scheduling in Montreal have been covered extensively, with practice and race reports noting strong showing from top teams, but also highlighting the tradition-rich but challenging nature of the circuit, including the Wall of Champions. [sources: Sky Sports F1 practice updates and Canadian GP race coverage][7]
If you want, I can pull the most current, date-stamped articles from major outlets (e.g., Formula1.com, CBC, Sky Sports, Global News) and summarize with direct quotes. I can also track developing stories about potential calendar changes and the fate of the Montreal race for 2026 and beyond. Let me know your preferred outlets or level of detail.
Citations:
- Montreal’s 2025 edition and ongoing concerns [CBC News, 2025-06-08][2]
- Calendar pressure and promoter changes in Montreal context [F1-related reporting summarized in Montreal press and CBC coverage][1][2]
- On-track practice and race coverage for Canadian GP in Montreal [Sky Sports F1 article][7]