10 viral moments from past Canadian Grands Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve has long been a hub for iconic F1 moments. Beyond the on-track action, history has seen everything from legendary sibling podiums like the Schumachers in 2001 to Jean Alesi’s emotional maiden win on his birthday in 1995. Even off-track, the circuit is famous for chaotic traditions like the 1990s raft races and the ever-present groundhogs. Memorable modern incidents include Sebastian Vettel’s 2019 protest against his penalty, Jimmy Butler’s high-speed hot lap with Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton receiving Ayrton Senna’s helmet. More recently, the 2024 and 2025 events provided lighthearted entertainment, from marshal antics to Alexander Albon missing his pit box and a fan’s bold marriage proposal to Lando Norris.