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grand prix weekend

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.

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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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If you're planning to hit up the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend — or just soak in the city's wild race weekend energy — the weather might finally be on your side.

While Montreal is starting the week off on a wet note, with rain expected Monday and Tuesday, the skies are forecast to clear by midweek. And just in time as the weekend is shaping up to be (mostly) dry, sunny, and mild across the board.

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The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix is upon us — and that means one thing: Montreal is about to throw the wildest party weekend of the summer.

From June 12 to 15, the city will be buzzing with rooftop ragers, luxury hotel takeovers, and streets packed with DJs, dancers, and race-day energy. Some events are free and open to the public, others are ultra-exclusive with bottle service and velvet ropes. Either way, there's no shortage of action on and off the track.

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After years of being one of the flashiest fixtures on the city's nightlife calendar, Montreal's most exclusive racing weekend party is shifting gears. The event formerly known as the Maxim Grand Prix Party is now Maison Sports Illustrated, and it's doubling down for a two-night run at Windsor Station this June.

Running June 13 and 14, the revamped bash promises a full weekend of DJs, fashion, and decadence, with headlining sets from HUGEL on Friday and FISHER on Saturday.

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