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A huge year of Formula 1 action is finally here and begins at the Bahrain International Circuit, which will be the first race of 24 in a busy 2024 season.

The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal is the ninth race on this year’s exceptional calendar, having been won in 2023 – along with a record 18 other races – by three-time World Championship winner Max Verstappen. The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve awaits again in 2024, and the local public will certainly hope that their local hero can dethrone the Dutchman.

After some good performances early in his F1 career and an exceptional season in 2020, Montrealer Lance Stroll failed to secure a single podium in each of his last three campaigns, but finished 10th overall l ‘last year. Entering his eighth season on the grid and fourth behind the wheel for Aston Martin, ambitions are high for the 25-year-old to further improve on his career-best result in 2023.

To follow all the action from Stroll, Verstappen and the other 18 drivers, from the comfort of your home or on the go, The Sporting News has everything you need for TV and streaming coverage of every race this season.

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What TV channel is F1 broadcast on in Canada?

F1 fans in Canada have several options for watching the 2024 Formula 1 season on TV this year, with English and French broadcasts of each race.

This season, Sporting Network (TSN) will offer English-language coverage of each race, while RDS and Noovo will do the same for French-speaking viewers.

How to live stream F1 in Canada

Canadian F1 fans also have the option to stream live on TSN Direct, which offers live broadcasts of all races for $8 CAD per month or $80 CAD per year.

Fans around the world can also subscribe to F1 TV Pro for the upcoming 2024 season. Through the official service, fans will be able to watch every race live, as well as practice and qualifying sessions, for a monthly subscription or annual.

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F1 2024 season calendar

This season features a record number of races with 24, one more than last year after the Chinese Grand Prix returned to the circuit for the first time since 2019.

All 20 drivers are already in Bahrain ahead of their final pre-season tests, and the Sakhir International Circuit will host the first race of the year on Saturday March 2.

The Canadian GP in Montreal will take place on Sunday June 9, around mid-season, although there will still be 14 competitions between the checkered flag at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit and the last race of the year at the Yas circuit. Abu Dhabi Marina.

F1 2024 driver line-up

The 2024 F1 season has 20 drivers competing in each race, two for each of the 10 teams. There have been no changes to the squad from the end of last year’s championship, but two entries will compete under new names.

The partnership between Alfa Romeo and Sauber ending at the end of 2023, Sauber will retain their Ferrari engines while renaming Stake F1 Team, while AlphaTauri has also changed its name to Visa Cash RB app.

Driving, Daniel Ricciardo is confirmed as Visa Cash App RB driver for 2024, having replaced Nyck de Vries mid-season last year. He will look to add to his eight career wins in the only confirmed personnel change of the new season.