It’s race day for the 2024 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve, and the excitement is palpable.
Mercedes’ George Russell will be leading the pack from pole position, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen hot on his heels. Despite their efforts, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz struggled during qualifying and will be starting from the 11th and 12th positions, respectively.
The race is scheduled to start at 2pm local time in Montreal, which translates to 18:00 GMT, 19:00 BST, and 20:00 CEST among other time zones. The global following of F1 fans will be tuning in from a multitude of locations, including New York at 14:00 ET, Los Angeles at 11:00 PT, and Tokyo at 03:00 JST.
For those wondering how to catch the action, the Grand Prix will be broadcast live around the world. In Europe, fans can watch on channels like Sky Sports in the UK, Canal+ in France, and Servus TV in Austria. North American viewers can tune in via ESPNEWS in the USA and TSN in Canada. Across Asia, networks like CCTV in China and DAZN in Japan will have live coverage. Australians can follow the race on Fox Sports, while SuperSport will cater to the African audience.
Additionally, F1 TV offers a streaming service in selected countries, providing flexibility for fans to watch the race on their preferred devices. Other streaming options include Sky Sports’ and Movistar’s services in the UK and Spain, respectively.
As for the starting grid, following Russell and Verstappen are McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in third and fourth positions. Daniel Ricciardo in his Red Bull will start fifth, followed by Fernando Alonso in an Aston Martin. Notably, Lewis Hamilton will be in the seventh spot, adding to the mix of incredible drivers ready to battle it out on the circuit.
It’s going to be a thrilling race filled with high stakes and intense competition. Will Russell maintain his lead, or will Verstappen clinch another victory? And can Ferrari’s drivers make a significant comeback? All eyes will be on the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve as the drama unfolds.
Tune in to catch all the live-action of the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix and see who comes out on top in this fiercely competitive race.
Source: Motorsport
