Canadian Grand Prix at risk? Government issues air quality warning after wildfires

10:37, 09 Jun

Updated: 11:42, 09 Jun

byOlly Darcy

The Canadian Grand Prix always brings manic weather to the Grand Prix weekend, with the Montreal rain causing chaos whenever it falls. But will any of it hit this weekend?

Canada will host the tenth race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal once again bringing the action.

Last year, Max Verstappen won his 60th Grand Prix of his career in a thrilling rain-affected race, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell, who rounded out the podium, while Ferrari suffered a double DNF.

Verstappen celebrating on the podium after sealing his 60th win in his F1 career in Montreal.

Rain expected to steer clear of Montreal this weekend

The weather report by the FIA has not yet been released, but they do inform that "low pressure systems coming from the west or south can bring heavy and durable rain with potentially high amounts of rainfall."

"The daily probability of rain is about 35%," is another bit of information from the governing body, highlighting the potential for another rain-soaked weekend.

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However, according to weather.com, even with the heightened expectation of rain, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve looks to be staying dry all weekend.

Friday will see FP1 and FP2 take place, with highs of 20 degrees Celsius expected to hit Montrewl, with only a three per cent chance of rain to fall, while very low winds will also cause little worry for teams and drivers.

Qualifying, of course, will take place on Saturday, and an increase in the air temperature will be seen, reaching highs of 21 degrees Celsius. The chance of rain does increase, but only to 11%, meaning another dry session will be expected, while winds will stay roughly the same as Friday.

For Sunday's Grand Prix, the temperature will be the highest of the weekend, reaching highs of 23 degrees Celsius for teams and drivers during the 70-lap race. The chance of rain will increase once again, but only to a 16% chance of some precipitation, meaning a dry weekend is expected to be in store.

Warning for poor air quality due to wildfires

The Canadian government has issued a warning for poor air quality. Wildfires are burning in the rural areas of Quebec, causing heavy smoke over Montreal. It is still unclear when the smoke will dissipate. Authorities have advised people with health issues to stay indoors.