Ben Stiller and plenty of other celebrities spotted in Montreal during Grand Prix weekend

Plenty of fast cars and big stars were at the track.

Ben Stiller poses for a photo at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.

From local legends to international stars, here are some of the biggest names spotted living it up in Montreal.

Senior Writer

The engines weren't the only thing heating up Montreal over Grand Prix weekend. Between the roar of the track and the flood of afterparties, the city was packed with celebrities — some expected, some surprising, and plenty just here to soak it all in.

From local legends to international stars, here are some of the biggest names spotted living it up in Montreal during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.

Ben Stiller

The Zoolander star was spotted enjoying the action at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, alongside his wife Christine Taylor.

Matthew Bergeron

The Quebec-born NFL player and Atlanta Falcons guard was spotted trackside, repping the hometown crowd. While in town, he also made an appearance at a local school.

NHL players

Multiple members of the Canadiens roster were sure to soak in another part of Montreal's sports scene. Players spotted at the track included Habs captain Nick Suzuki, Patrik Laine, Alex Newhook, and Arber Xhekaj.

Penny Oleksiak

Canadian Olympian Penny Oleksiak joined the pre-race excitement in the paddocks on Sunday.

Summer McIntosh

Oleksiak wasn't the only Canadian swimming sensation at the track, though. Summer McIntosh, the breakout star of the Paris 2024 Olympics, was also on site, repping Red Bull gear.

Kaytranada

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Montreal's own Grammy-winning DJ kept it local for race weekend. He was seen at a few private events and afterparties, including the Heineken F1 Party.

Mumford and Sons

The British folk-rock band was spotted at the track snapping photos and soaking up the Grand Prix atmosphere. No official performance this time, but fans won't have to wait long — they’ll be back in Montreal this October for a show at the Bell Centre.

Karl Wolf

Canadian popstar Karl Wolf played a set at Francesco's and popped up at a few parties around town. He's a familiar face on the local scene and knows how to work a GP crowd.

Georges St-Pierre

It wouldn't be a Montreal party without GSP. The Quebec-born UFC legend shared a clip of himself living it up at Windsor Station's Maison SI party on Saturday.

  • Al Sciola
  • Born and raised in Montreal, Al Sciola is a Senior Writer for MTL Blog. With a background in covering sports and local events, he has a knack for finding stories that capture the city’s spirit. A lifelong Canadiens fan and trivia enthusiast, Al spends his downtime sipping espresso and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

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