Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Montréal, Canada · First GP: 1978
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a 2.710 mi circuit in Montréal, Canada, featuring 14 turns. It has hosted 44 Grand Prix races since 1978.
Track Layout
Track Specs
2.710 mi
Length
14
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
18 m
Altitude
Lap Record
1:13.078
Valtteri Bottas (2019)
Typical Race Weather (June)
71.6°F
Avg Temp
65%
Humidity
3.15 in
Rainfall
40%
Rain Chance
GP History
44
Total Races
1
Race Title
2031
Contract Until
Circuit Record Book
45
Total Races
26
Different Winners
7
Most Wins
Occasional rain
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1994–2004
2007–2019
1982–1991
2022–2024
1979–1980
Most Wins: Constructors
1978–2018
1988–2012
1979–2001
2015–2026
2013–2024
Longest Win Streak
Michael Schumacher
3 consecutive wins (2002–2004)
Lewis Hamilton: 3 wins (2015–2017)
Max Verstappen: 3 wins (2022–2024)
Alan Jones: 2 wins (1979–1980)
Race Weather Profile
Most recent winner: Kimi Antonelli (2026, Mercedes)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
At 3.2 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. It is on the 2026 calendar.
Our race model rates it as an average circuit for overtaking, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.
Across 45 Grands Prix here, 26 different drivers have won. Michael Schumacher leads with 7 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 11. 22 of 45 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.6 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P10, by Jacques Laffite in 1981. Since 2016, 16% of starters here have failed to finish (9 races).
Race weekends here have historically fallen in June, with an average of 22°C, 65% humidity and a 40% chance of rain. Wind averages 20 km/h.
Where is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve located?
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is located in Montréal, Canada.
When did Circuit Gilles Villeneuve first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1978.
How long is the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve circuit?
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve circuit is 4.361 km long with 14 turns.
What is the lap record at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?
The Formula 1 lap record at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is 1:13.078, set by Valtteri Bottas in 2019.
Who has won the most races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?
Lewis Hamilton leads all drivers with 7 wins at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.