The Canadian Grand Prix is an annual F1 racing event that has been held since 1961; becoming part of the Formula One World Championship in 1967. Initially, the race took place at Mosport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, then, after Formula One took over, the event alternated between Mosport Park and Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Quebec.
Due to safety concerns, the race moved permanently to Mosport Park after 1971. In 1978, similar safety issues at Mosport led to the race relocating to its current venue, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has hosted the event ever since, becoming a well-established part of the Formula One calendar.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Track
Length: 4.361 kilometers (2.710 miles)
Turns: 14
Race Distance: 70 laps, totaling 305.27 kilometers (189.68 miles)
Betting on the Canadian Grand Prix
There are plenty of exciting options for betting on Formula 1, including the Canadian Grand Prix. If you’re new to betting on this motorsport, here’s a comprehensive guide to get you started, including the most popular betting options you’ll encounter.
Outright Winner
This is an easy one. You simply bet on which driver will win the Canadian Grand Prix. Typically, the top three teams—Mercedes, Red Bull Racing, and Ferrari—dominate the odds.
Finishing Positions
Formula 1 betting offers options on where drivers will finish the race. These can look like the following:
Podium Finish: Bet on a driver to finish in the top three (P1, P2, or P3).
Top-Six Finish: Wager on a driver to finish within the top six positions.
Top-10 Finish or Points Finish: Bet on a driver to finish in the top 10, earning points in the race.
Head-to-Head Matchups
This market pits two drivers against each other. You bet on which driver will finish higher. Matchups can be between teammates or drivers from different teams.
For example, you might see a matchup between George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, with odds reflecting their expected performance on that particular circuit.
Canadian Grand Prix Prop Bets
Prop bets focus on specific events within the race. Here’s a few examples of popular F1 props.
Race Winning Margin Time: Bet on the time gap between the winner and the second place.
Winning Car by Team: Bet on which team will have the winning car, reducing the number of options to 10 teams.
Starting Position of Race Winner: Bet on whether the winner will start from pole position, P2, P3, or any other position.
Total Number of Race Leaders: Wager on how many different drivers will lead the race at some point.
Fastest Lap – Like it sounds, bet on which team will have the fastest lap around the track.
To learn more about betting on auto racing, check out our complete guide to Formula 1 betting.
