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Lance Stroll is back in town for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. And like any good local, he made time for a Montreal smoked meat sandwich before things got serious.

The Montreal-born F1 driver dropped by Lester's Deli in Outremont this week with members of his Aston Martin team, and the moment didn't go unnoticed. The team shared photos on Instagram showing Stroll grinning behind the counter and soaking up the old-school vibes of one of the city's most iconic spots.

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Nothing flies by like Canadian Grand Prix weekend in Montreal. If you're going to make the most of it, you'll need the help of the Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Pitstop Guide.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% is celebrating the Italian Way with a "Pitstop Guide" — your map to the coolest restaurants in the city that serve Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, plus weekend exclusives and some of Montreal's top Italian experiences.

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As they do each year, Formula One fans from around the globe flooded the city over the weekend to celebrate one of the world's biggest sporting events: the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix.

Given that F1 has taken place in Montreal pretty much annually since 1978, and the city relies on its success to bring in millions of dollars, you'd think organizers and officials would have it down to a science by now.

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The Formula One Grand Prix isn't just about high-speed thrills and cutting-edge cars. It's also a magnet for the glitterati.

Each year, the event attracts various international celebrities to Montreal — from sports icons to music legends — who are drawn to the city thanks to red carpets, exclusive bashes and the world's most prestigious motor racing competition (which they of course tend to watch from VIP boxes).

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Mr. Worldwide isn't so international after cancelling his Montreal show during Grand Prix weekend.

Pitbull was set to headline the Podium Concerts as part of the Grand Prix festivities at Parc Jean-Drapeau and only moments before Mr. 305 was expected on stage, did a message pop up announcing that the show would not be moving forward.

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After some sauna-like temperatures in the city, the weather forecast is showing a series of downpours en route for the rest of the week and weekend — just as Montreal's Formula 1 Grand Prix festivities kick off.

Environment Canada has issued a severe weather watch for Montreal and surrounding areas with potentially "dangerous thunderstorms" starting Thursday afternoon, and up to 40 millimetres of rainfall expected by Friday morning.

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The weekend is coming up and that means lots of new things to do in Montreal that won't break the bank.

With the Montreal Grand Prix in full swing, there are tons of free events for you to get into the Formula 1 spirit. From free concerts, and pit stop challenges to screenings of the practice sessions and main race, any and all car lovers will be able to feel the F1 festivities across the city this weekend.

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Hi, Montreal! 👋 Happy first week of June.It's Ilana from MTL Blog here with a brand-new edition of MONTREAL THIS WEEK, a newsletter-style article rounding up everything you need to know to crush the seven days to come (aka your guide to #NoFomo).

How was everyone's weekend? I hope you had the exact number of run-ins with Tour la Nuit and Tour de l'Ile that you wanted: many, if you're into watching cycling, and none if you needed to drive somewhere or simply cross the street.

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Buckle up! It's time for one of the biggest events of the year for both the City of Montreal and the global auto racing community. Are you ready for the 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix?

As thousands of people — from car aficionados to celebrities — descend upon Montreal, the city will play host not only to motor races, but to themed parties, red carpet events, family activities, brand activations and more.

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Grand Prix weekend has come and gone, but one person in particular left a lasting impression, and we're not talking about any of the drivers. Hélène Boudreau caused quite the stir during F1, where she proudly sported nothing but underwear and racecar body paint on rue Crescent in Montreal's downtown core.

The OnlyFans mogul is no stranger to the spotlight, but she said the move took a lot of courage to pull off. Boudreau's body was painted in a red and black racecar ensemble with the Ferrari logo on one side and the OnlyFans logo on the other. The look, themed for the Grand Prix festivities, was created by muralist and body paint artist REMX in collaboration with Boudreau's art director Val Belley.

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On your mark, get set, go! Montreal's Grand Prix weekend is officially back for the first time since the pandemic hit and the city is sure to be bumping during the next few days — to say the least.

Wondering what to do in Montreal during this time? You can always head to one (or more) of these events that are taking place specifically for F1 weekend.

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Montreal's Grand Prix is officially on, and while the esteemed event brings out some major F1 fans, it also attracts high-profile celebs, and athletes alike, including former Montreal Canadiens player, PK Subban.

The former Habs defensemen kicked things off during his visit to the 514 this weekend repping Red Bull who brought together a handful of sponsored athletes including Sergio Perez, Yuki Tsunoda, and Sébastian Toutant for none other than a Zamboni race on the Esplanade of the Olympic Park on June 16.

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