Formula 2 drivers competed in the series' first ever sprint race in Canada this weekend [1].
The event marks a strategic expansion of the Formula 2 calendar into North America. By integrating with the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, the series provides a high-profile platform for developmental drivers to showcase their skills before a global audience.
The competition took place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal [2]. This inaugural event was scheduled as part of a sprint weekend running from May 22 to 24, 2026 [2]. The race served as a support event for the primary Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, aligning the two tiers of open-wheel racing in a single venue.
Organizers established the event to increase the series' footprint in the Western Hemisphere [1]. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is known for its challenging layout, which tested the adaptability of the F2 grid during their first appearance in the country [2].
While the event focused on the sprint format, the presence of Formula 2 in Montreal allows the series to tap into the regional passion for motorsport. This move integrates the feeder series more closely with the established Formula 1 infrastructure in Canada [1].
“Formula 2 drivers competed in the series' first ever sprint race in Canada”
The introduction of Formula 2 to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend signifies a shift toward a more globalized developmental calendar. By placing the feeder series in North America, the sport increases its visibility in a key market and provides drivers with experience on a circuit traditionally reserved for the F1 elite.
