History is being made this weekend. For the very first time ever, Formula 1 is streaming live on Netflix — and it’s happening at one of the calendar’s most beloved circuits. The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, is the race that kicks off Netflix’s live F1 era. Here is everything you need to know before the lights go out.
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Canadian Grand Prix on Netflix: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix |
| Circuit | Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal |
| Weekend Dates | May 22–24, 2026 |
| Netflix Region | US only |
| Format | Sprint Weekend (two races) |
| Pre-Show / Post-Show | None |
| Multi-View | Not available |
| Commentary Team | Alex Jacques & Jolyon Palmer (F1TV crew) |
| VOD Replay | Yes — available all season |
| Also Streaming On | Apple TV+ (exclusive US broadcaster) |
Full Netflix Start Times (US Timezones)
No pre-show means Netflix’s stream goes live just 5–10 minutes before each session. Don’t be late — especially on Sunday, or you’ll miss the formation lap.
| Date | Session | ET | CT | MT | PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 22 | Practice 1 | 12:10 PM | 11:10 AM | 10:10 AM | 9:10 AM |
| Fri, May 22 | Sprint Qualifying | 4:10 PM | 3:10 PM | 2:10 PM | 1:10 PM |
| Sat, May 23 | Sprint Race | 11:15 AM | 10:15 AM | 9:15 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Sat, May 23 | Qualifying | 3:25 PM | 2:25 PM | 1:25 PM | 12:25 PM |
| Sun, May 24 | Main Race | 2:50 PM | 1:50 PM | 12:50 PM | 11:50 AM |
Your Top Questions Answered
Is this available outside the US? No — this is a Netflix US exclusive. International fans will need to check their local broadcaster.
Will Apple TV+ still show it? Yes. Apple TV+ remains the exclusive US broadcaster for all 2026 F1 races. Netflix is streaming this in addition to Apple, not instead of it.
Is there a pre-show? No — Netflix confirmed it is carrying Apple’s direct broadcast feed. You’ll drop straight into the action when you hit play.
Who is commentating? The F1TV commentary crew leads the broadcast — play-by-play from Alex Jacques alongside analyst Jolyon Palmer, supported by David Coulthard, Ruth Buscombe, Sam Collins, Juan Pablo Montoya, and others.
Can I rewatch it? Yes! Unlike some Netflix live events that disappear shortly after airing, the VOD replay of the Canadian Grand Prix will stay on Netflix for the entire F1 season.
Why Canada? The Sprint Weekend format — featuring both a Sprint Race and the Main Race — gives Netflix the best value for its first-ever F1 broadcast, with more on-track action across the weekend.
Why This Is a Big Moment for F1 Fans
Netflix has been part of the Formula 1 story for years through Formula 1: Drive to Survive (now in its 8th season), F1: The Academy, the Senna series, and the Schumacher documentaries. But this is the first time it has ever streamed a live race anywhere in the world — a milestone that signals how seriously Netflix is pushing into live sports.
For Indian F1 fans and global coverage of the 2026 season, check out Technosports’ Formula 1 hub for race previews, results, and standings.
FAQs
Q: What time does the F1 Canadian Grand Prix start on Netflix?
The main race stream on Netflix begins at 2:50 PM ET on Sunday, May 24, 2026 — roughly 10 minutes before the 3:00 PM ET formation lap, with no pre-show included.
Q: Is the F1 Canadian Grand Prix available on Netflix outside the US?
No — the live F1 broadcast on Netflix is exclusively available to Netflix US subscribers; international viewers should check their local broadcast rights for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
