Live coverage of Saturday’s Qualifying session for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Date & time: May 23, 2026 — 7:30pm UTC
Author: Becky Hart (Special Contributor)
Follow live for all the action as the field fights for grid positions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. This page covers session build-up, on-track times, track incidents, penalties and the final qualifying order — refreshed as events unfold.
Hero image caption: Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi F1 Team) arriving on the grid in Montreal.
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Stay tuned here for live updates, sector times, and the confirmed grid as Qualifying progresses.