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CAN / Montréal

2025 Canada Grand Prix

The race scored 8.1/10a must-watch race.

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8.1 / 10

Must Watch

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix delivered a captivating race in Montréal, where tricky, changeable track conditions kept teams on edge throughout the afternoon. Intermittent rain and a timely safety car threw tyre strategies into chaos, sparking fierce wheel-to-wheel battles and constant position swaps right through the field. High-stakes drama boiled over in the closing laps as late-race contact and critical errors dramatically reshaped the order. Featuring 37 overtakes and non-stop tension from start to finish, this highly dramatic encounter is an absolute must-watch.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain Yes +453%
Overtakes (top 10) 13 -36%
Overtakes (total) 37 -24%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 30.0 Avg
Interruptions 1 -30%
Retirements 3 +17%
Winning Margin 0.2s -97%
Podium Gap 0.8s -91%
Strategy Variety 3 +11%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 4.1 +111%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 4.3 ±1.2
Late Drama 8.0 ±0.4
Unpredictability 5.8 ±0.5
Midfield Racing 5.5
Stakes 7.2 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Canada Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix delivered a captivating race in Montréal, where tricky, changeable track conditions kept teams on edge throughout the afternoon. Intermittent rain and a timely safety car threw tyre strategies into chaos, sparking fierce wheel-to-wheel battles and constant position swaps right through the field. High-stakes drama boiled over in the closing laps as late-race contact and critical errors dramatically reshaped the order. Featuring 37 overtakes and non-stop tension from start to finish, this highly dramatic encounter is an absolute must-watch.

What was the score for the 2025 Canada Grand Prix?

The 2025 Canada Grand Prix received a 8.1/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2025 Canada Grand Prix?

Yes, the 2025 Canada Grand Prix was affected by rain, which contributed to the race's overall score through the weather dimension.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

8.6

George Russell converted pole position into victory in Montreal, fending off continuous pressure from Max Verstappen in a tense battle at the front. Rookie Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden podium in third, while late drama hit McLaren when teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided in the closing laps. The result capped off a high-stakes Grand Prix with tight gaps across the top order.

Rain Factor

10.0

Rainfall was registered in the session data during the event weekend, maxing out the metric score. The Grand Prix itself took place under dry and sunny skies on race day.

Top3 Gap

9.9

Just 0.228 seconds separated winner George Russell and runner-up Max Verstappen at the finish line after a race-long chase. With Kimi Antonelli taking third only a second behind, the top three crossed the line virtually nose-to-tail.

Team Variety

10.0

Four different constructors featured at the sharp end of the grid in Montreal. Mercedes led the way with a double podium finish, joined by Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari in the top six.

Grid Chaos

3.9

Positional changes relative to the starting grid remained relatively modest across the 70-lap race. While late incidents and pit cycles reshuffled a few spots, driver movement across the order was generally steady.

Tyre Strategy Variety

7.5

Teams utilized three distinct pit strategy approaches across the race distance. The variation allowed strategists to play with stint lengths and track position as tyre degradation evolved.

Dnf Factor

6.0

Three drivers failed to reach the chequered flag at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, including Alex Albon, Liam Lawson, and Lando Norris. Norris's late retirement following contact with teammate Oscar Piastri was the most dramatic exit of the afternoon.

Overtakes Top10

3.5

Thirteen overtakes were completed among the drivers running inside the top ten positions. Moves within the points were hard-earned, with track position proving crucial throughout the race.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

A single compound designation registered in the session breakdown for this metric. The field relied on standard dry slick allocations for their race stints.

Race Interruptions

2.5

The race saw a single Safety Car period triggered late in the Grand Prix after contact between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The neutralization bunched up the pack for a short final sprint to the line.

Overtakes Total

4.6

A total of 37 overtakes were recorded throughout the entire field over 70 laps. Passing remained measured across the circuit, reflecting a disciplined contest through Montreal's chicanes and straights.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MHHHHH
2
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHHHHH
3
Kimi ANTONELLI
Kimi ANTONELLI
Mercedes / Finished
MHHHHH
4
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MHHSSS
5
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
HHMMMM
6
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Ferrari / Finished
MHHHHH
7
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MHHHHHH
8
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Kick Sauber / Finished
MHHHHH
9
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Haas F1 Team / Finished
HMMMM
10
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Williams / Finished
HMMMM
11
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHSSS
12
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
Red Bull Racing / Finished
HMMMM
13
Franco COLAPINTO
Franco COLAPINTO
Alpine / Finished
MHHHH
14
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Kick Sauber / Finished
HMMMM
15
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
HMMMM
16
Isack HADJAR
Isack HADJAR
Racing Bulls / Finished
MHSSS
17
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
HHMSSS
18
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / DNF
HMH
19
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
Racing Bulls / DNF
HM
20
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / DNF
MH

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
198 5
2
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
176 2
3
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
155 2
4
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
136 1
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
104 0
6
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
79 0
7
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
63 0
8
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
42 0
9
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Haas F1 Team
22 0
10
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar
RB F1 Team
21 0
11
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Sauber
20 0
12
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
14 0
13
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Williams
13 0
14
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
11 0
15
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
10 0
16
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
8 0
17
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 Team
6 0
18
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
Red Bull
4 0
19
Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto
Sauber
0 0
20
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto
Alpine F1 Team
0 0
21
Jack Doohan
Jack Doohan
Alpine F1 Team
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
McLaren
McLaren
374 7
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
199 1
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
183 0
4
Red Bull
Red Bull
162 2
5
Williams
Williams
55 0
6
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
28 0
7
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
28 0
8
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
22 0
9
Sauber
Sauber
20 0
10
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
11 0
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