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Choosing a Grandstand at the Canadian Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Where do you get the best racing action?
• How are the grandstands priced?
• Best booking resources for F1 trips
• Frequently asked questions
• Money-saving tip
Estimated Reading Time: 4-5 minutes
There is no bad grandstand at the Canadian Grand Prix. The layout produces racing all the way around the lap, and any grandstand puts you close to the action.
Having sat in more than one of the grandstands myself, my advice is this: don’t get too caught up choosing. Go with what suits your budget.
All grandstands at the Canadian Grand Prix are uncovered, so seats are exposed to whatever the weather brings.
Where the action happens
Three parts of the lap consistently produce overtaking and side-by-side racing:
• Turn 1 (the Senna Curve). The first corner. You’ll see the cars head down into the corner after the start, and you’ll watch the action play out as the field funnels into a tight braking zone. You also have a clear view of cars rejoining from the pit lane.
• Turn 10 (the hairpin). A tight, slow corner that drivers approach at high speed. One of the best overtaking spots on the circuit.
• The chicanes along the back straight. Cars change direction quickly at speed, so you see them up close in motion.
Start-finish straight
The Main Grandstand runs along the start-finish straight, opposite the pits and team garages. From here you see the lights go out, the cars accelerate to Turn 1, and the team garages and pit lane on race day.
Turn 1
Grandstands 11 and 12 are on the outside of Turn 1. You see the run down to the corner and the cars exiting the pit lane. These are the most expensive grandstands at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Back straight area
Grandstands 31 and 32 are on either side of the back straight, around Turns 6 to 9. The cars change direction quickly through this section, so you see them at speed and in motion.
Hairpin area (Turn 10)
Grandstand 15 is on the outside of the hairpin, at the end of a long straight where cars arrive at full speed. You see both the entry and exit of the corner.
Grandstand 34 is on the narrow infield strip between the hairpin entry and exit, facing Grandstand 15.
Grandstands 24 and 46 are at the hairpin exit, before the cars accelerate down Casino Straight. They’re also closest to the Metro station, which makes the walk in and out shorter.
The hairpin grandstands are among the lower-priced options at the circuit, and they reliably produce overtaking.
Best booking resources for F1 trips
Planning the trip is the fun part for some and a chore for others.
If you would rather not handle all the details yourself, we can do that for you.
Take a look at our Grand Prix ticket & travel packages »
Prefer to do it all yourself? You’re welcome to take everything you’ve learned here and book your own trip. These are good places to start. They’re reliable, easy to use, and usually the best value.
Tickets
Grand Prix Tickets is the agency I’ve trusted for years. They’ve always been reliable, easy to deal with, and quick to help if something comes up.
Hotels
ZenHotels is one of my go-to sites for hotel bookings. It pulls prices from many smaller sites you might not know about, which makes it good for finding deals. I also check Expedia and Booking.com when I want more options.
Excursions
Viator is full of walking tours, attraction tickets, and local experiences. It’s especially handy if you’re heading to a new Grand Prix city. It’s a good place to find extras to add to your trip.
FAQ's
The Turn 10 hairpin is one of the best overtaking spots on the circuit. The Senna Curve at Turn 1 also produces action, especially after the start.
The grandstands around Turn 1 and the start-finish straight, including the Main Grandstand and Grandstands 11 and 12.
The hairpin grandstands (15, 24, 34, and 46) are among the lower-priced options and reliably produce overtaking action. They’re also closest to the Metro station.
No. All grandstands at the Canadian Grand Prix are uncovered. Seats are exposed to the weather.
Yes. Check the official ticketing site for current location and availability.
Money-saving tip
Start with the hairpin grandstands
Stands 15, 24, 34, and 46 are among the lowest-priced at the circuit, and the racing through the hairpin is some of the best on the lap.
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