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: 5F1/180526

Issued 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

ParameterDetails
VenueCircuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada
Lap Length4.361 km
DirectionClockwise
Race Distance70 Laps (excluding formation lap)
Pit Lane LineTowards 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

DateTime (Local)Session
Friday, May 2212:30 - 13:30First Practice Session (FP1)
16:30 - 17:14Sprint Qualifying
Saturday, May 2312:00 - 12:30Sprint Race (23 Laps or 60 Mins)
16:00 - 17:00Qualifying Session
Sunday, May 2416:00 - 18:00Grand Prix (70 Laps or 120 Mins)

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