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montreal grand prix

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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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 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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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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The Chainsmokers and Mr. Worldwide himself will be touching down in Montreal this summer to headline an all-new Podium Concerts series for Formula 1 weekend.

In addition to the Grand Prix festivities, which will take place in Montreal between June 7 and 9, 2024, Montrealers and visitors alike can catch a star-studded lineup with a handful of special concerts.

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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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