Canadian Grand Prix: Watch the Whole Thing Without Cable

I use F1 TV for all my Formula 1 viewing needs. At $79.99 per year, I get access to every race live plus a wealth of additional content, making it an essential service for following the sport closely.

Great news to all Canadian Grand Prix fans as it comes to Montreal on Sunday, June 18. It takes place at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Notre Dame Island, Montreal. It is the ninth round of the Formula 1 season.

In a hurry? The best streaming services available to watch the race online with ESPN channels are listed below:

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Since its inauguration in 1961, the annual Canadian Grand Prix (or Grand Prix du Canada in French) has become a staple event in the world of motorsports, and it’s no wonder why. As one of the premier events of the Canadian sports car championship, the Grand Prix quickly rose to prominence, making it to the Formula One World Championship in 1967.

Originally held at Mosport Park in Ontario, the Grand Prix shifted between Mosport and Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, before safety concerns finally led to its permanent move to Mosport in 1971. In 1978, the event found its current home, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Notre Dame Island in Montreal, where it’s been drawing motorsport enthusiasts from around the world.

In 2005, the Canadian Grand Prix saw the most significant number of Formula One Grand Prix viewers and ranked as the third most-watched sporting event worldwide. Unfortunately, like many other events, the Grand Prix faced cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the good news is that the contract was extended to 2031.

While boasting many memorable moments, the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix became the longest-ever Formula One race to date, delayed for hours by rainstorms.

Notably, the final corner of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve sports a wall with the slogan “Bienvenue au Québec” (meaning “Welcome to Quebec”), which has become infamous for crashes involving former world champions. In 1999, Damon Hill, Michael Schumacher, and Jacques Villeneuve all crashed into that same wall.

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2023 Canadian Grand Prix Schedule

Canadian GP will be taking place from June 16th to June 18th when the main race takes place. All the events will be aired on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ABC.

Main Events

We have outlined for you all the main events happening this weekend. (rephrase)

Friday, Jun 16th

• 1:30 pm: Practice 1 (ESPN2)
• 5:00 pm: Practice 2 (ESPN2)

Saturday, Jun 17th

• 12:30 pm: Practice 3 (ESPN2)
• 4:00 pm: Qualifying (ESPN2)

Sunday, Jun 18th

• 12:30 pm: Grand Prix Sunday (ABC, ESPN+)
• 2:00 pm: Canadian GP Race (ABC, ESPN+)

Other Events

There are other racing events that will be taking place in Italy during the race weekend and we have all the details: (rephrase)

• Fri Jun 16 9:20 am: Ferrari Challenge First Practice Session
• Fri Jun 16 10:20 am: F-1600 Practice Session
• Fri Jun 16 11:20 am: Ferrari Challenge Second Practice Session
• Fri Jun 16 12:00 pm: F1 Car Presentation
• Fri Jun 16 12:00 pm: Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk
• Fri Jun 16 12:00 pm: Paddock Club Track Tour
• Fri Jun 16 3:00 pm: F-1600 Qualifying Session
• Fri Jun 16 3:00 pm: F1 Teams’ Press Conference
• Fri Jun 16 3:40 pm: Paddock Club Track Tour
• Fri Jun 16 3:40 pm: Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk
• Fri Jun 16 6:30 pm: Ferrari Challenge First Practice Session
• Sat Jun 17 8:30 am: Ferrari Challenge First Qualifying Session
• Sat Jun 17 9:30 am: F-1600 First Race
• Sat Jun 17 10:30 am: Ferrari Challenge First Race
• Sat Jun 17 11:20 am: F1 Team Pit Stop Practice
• Sat Jun 17 11:20 am: Paddock Club Track Tour
• Sat Jun 17 11:20 am: Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk
• Sat Jun 17 2:00 pm: F-1600 Second Race
• Sat Jun 17 2:45 pm: Paddock Club Track Tour
• Sat Jun 17 2:45 pm: Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk
• Sat Jun 17 5:00 pm: F1 Press Conference
• Sat Jun 17 5:45 pm: Ferrari Challenge Second Qualifying Session
• Sat Jun 17 6:30 pm: F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo
• Sun Jun 18 9:55 am: F-1600 Third Race
• Sun Jun 18 10:55 am: Ferrari Challenge Second Race
• Sun Jun 18 11:40 am: Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk
• Sun Jun 18 11:45 am: Paddock Club Track Tour
• Sun Jun 18 11:50 am: F1 Drivers’ Parade
• Sun Jun 18 1:46 pm: National Anthem

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How to Watch the Canadian GP Without Cable

With the help of these streaming services, you can gain the access you need to watch the race live and without interruption on ESPN channels.

• Fubo: Fubo (formerly FuboTV) has 130+ channels in its base plan. The plan includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. You also get unlimited cloud DVR and streaming on up to 10 devices at the same time for $79.99/month. (Fubo review)
• Sling TV: Sling Orange offers ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3. Sling does not have ABC but you can watch all races aired on ABC on ESPN3. Watch only one device at a time with 50 hours of cloud DVR provided for $40.00/month. (Sling TV review)
• DIRECTV STREAM: The Entertainment plan has 75+ channels including local channels, ESPN, and ESPN2. The plan cost $86.99/month and you also get unlimited cloud DVR and ability to watch on unlimited devices simutaneously. (DIRECTV STREAM review)
• Hulu + Live TV: The plans comes with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $82.99/month. There are 85+ channels including ESPN and ESPN2. Local channels are also available. Get all this with the ability to stream on 2 devices and unlimited cloud DVR with the plan. (Hulu Live review)
• YouTube TV: For $82.99/month you get all local channels and two ESPN channels. Subscribe today to watch the race live.
• ESPN+: ESPN+ offers live sports coverage, along with access to a range of ESPN-related non-live-event offerings. Watch the final day race events for $10.99/month or $109.99/year.

All streaming services are compatible with Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile devices (iOS & android), Chromecast, Roku devices, and Web browsers.

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F1 TV

Get access to everything you need to know about the exciting world of Formula One with F1 TV. Featuring complete race coverage, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and interviews with the drivers, it’s the perfect choice for anyone who wants to stay informed and in-the-know. And at just $79.99 a year, it’s the ideal investment for any Formula One fan.

• Watch every track session for every Grand Prix
• There are driver cameras and radios
• Live stream other Formula races
• Watch replays of all races
• Historic race archives are also available

Watching F1 Canadian Grand Prix Outside the USA

If you are not in the US, here are the different ways you can watch the racing events online depending on where you are: (rephrase)

• Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
• Canada: TSN, RDS, Noovo
• Ireland: Sky Sports F1
• New Zealand: Sky NZ
• UK: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4

2023 Canadian GP Drivers and Teams

The starting positions of drivers are determined by qualifying races before every race. This results in a starting grid. Below is a list of top-notch drivers who are expected to be part of the race.

Wrapping Up

Fubo is an excellent streaming service for watching the Canadian Grand Prix. With access to local channels and ESPN channels, you can watch all the races and pre-race coverage live as they happen. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

Guides for All Formula 1 Races

Here is a list of all the races in the 2023 F1 calender:

All-time winners

• 2022 — Max Verstappen — Red Bull-RBPT
• 2019 — Lewis Hamilton — Mercedes
• 2018 — Sebastian Vettel — Ferrari
• 2017 — Lewis Hamilton — Mercedes
• 2016 — Lewis Hamilton — Mercedes
• 2015 — Lewis Hamilton — Mercedes
• 2014 — Daniel Ricciardo — Red Bull-Renault
• 2013 — Sebastian Vettel — Red Bull-Renault
• 2012 — Lewis Hamilton — McLaren-Mercedes
• 2011 — Jenson Button — McLaren Mercedes

Image cropped from 2011 Canadian Grand Prix by Mark McArdle under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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