Doc 1 - Competition Visa
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FIA FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
2026 Canadian Grand Prix — Competition Visa
The FIA Stewards have published Document 1, confirming the official Competition Visa for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, held at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve from May 22 to May 24, 2026.
1. Visa Information
FIA Visa Number:
5F1/180526Issued by Nikolas Tombazis (Single Seater Director) to Francois Dumontier (President of the GDS) on May 18, 2026, in compliance with the FIA International Sporting Code.
2. Circuit Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada |
| Lap Length | 4.361 km |
| Direction | Clockwise |
| Race Distance | 70 Laps (excluding formation lap) |
| Pit Lane Line | Towards Pit Exit (after garages) |
3. Official Appointments
FIA Officials (Part B)
- FIA Stewards: Garry Connelly, Tanja Geilhausen, Pedro Lamy
- Race Director & Safety Delegate: Rui Marques
- Technical Delegate: Jo Bauer
- Deputy Race Director: Paul Burns
- Safety Car Driver: Bernd Mayländer
- Medical Car Driver: Bruno Correia
- Starter: Rebecca Lee
- Medical Delegate: Pedro Esteban
- Media Delegate: Roman De Lauw
National Officials (Part A - ASN Appointed)
- Steward: Marcel Demers
- Clerk of the Course: Iskandar Saikali
- Secretary of the Competition: Nicki Lachapelle
- Chief National Scrutineer: Jean-Luc De Heneau
- Chief National Medical Officers: Dr. Jacques Bouchard & Dr. Ronald Denis
4. Fees (Protest, Appeal & Review)
- Protest Fee: €20,000
- Right of Review Fee: €20,000
- Appeal Fee:
- F1 Teams, PU Manufacturers, or Drivers: €5,000 non-refundable administrative fee + €20,000 deposit.
- Other Individuals: €1,000 non-refundable administrative fee + €20,000 deposit.
5. Key Formula 1 Session Timetable
| Date | Time (Local) | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 22 | 12:30 - 13:30 | First Practice Session (FP1) |
| 16:30 - 17:14 | Sprint Qualifying | |
| Saturday, May 23 | 12:00 - 12:30 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 60 Mins) |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Qualifying Session | |
| Sunday, May 24 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Grand Prix (70 Laps or 120 Mins) |