Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is buzzing this weekend as it plays host to the eighth round of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Qualifying sessions for the Canadian Grand Prix are highly anticipated, and here’s everything you need to know to catch the action live.
On Friday, the Mercedes-powered cars dominated, with Lando Norris from McLaren setting the pace in the first practice session and Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin topping the charts in the second.
For those eager to tune in, qualifying kicks off at 4 PM local time (ET) on Saturday. That’s 20:00 GMT, 21:00 BST, 22:00 CEST, and respective times across various time zones worldwide – a real international spectacle.
Formula 1 fans can catch the live broadcast in almost every corner of the globe. In Europe, viewers can watch on networks like Sky Sports F1 in the UK, Canal+ in France, and Viaplay in multiple countries. The Americas are covered by ESPN in the USA and TSN in Canada. Asian viewers can tune in via beIN SPORTS and DAZN, while fans in Oceania can watch through Fox Sports and Sky. SuperSport is the go-to channel for African viewers.
Additionally, streaming options are available through F1 TV for subscribers in select countries. Local broadcasters such as Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain) also provide their on-demand services.
In terms of practice sessions, the results have been intriguing. FP1 saw Norris leading with a time of 1’24.435, followed by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen rounded out the top five.
FP2 was even more exciting, with Alonso clocking in at 1’15.810. George Russell showed strong form for Mercedes, and Lance Stroll made a notable appearance, placing third. Ferrari’s Leclerc and Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo also secured top spots.
The competitive edge from both practice sessions sets the stage for a thrilling qualifying round, where every millisecond can make a difference. Stay tuned to see who will start at pole position in Montreal!
With a packed schedule and multiple ways to watch, the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session promises to be a highlight of the 2024 F1 season. Whether you’re tuning in via TV or streaming online, prepare for an electrifying display of speed and skill.
Source: Motorsport
