F1 costs how much? As ticket prices rise, here’s what fans spent to attend the only Canadian race
The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix attracted 360,000 fans to Montreal, highlighting the sport's growing popularity. Ticket prices have surged, with some fans reporting increases of over 60% since 2018. Despite the rising costs, many fans continue to attend, drawn by the excitement and community surrounding the event.
- ▪Ticket prices for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix rose by 20 to 26 percent compared to 2025.
- ▪The F1 fanbase has grown by 63 percent since 2018, totaling 827 million fans worldwide as of 2025.
- ▪General admission tickets, the most budget-friendly option, still cost around $300.
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Open this photo in gallery:Jonah Presser, a Lance Stroll lookalike, poses with fans.Matt Bubbers/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAn army of 360,000 fans marched onto Montreal’s Île Notre-Dame last weekend to witness the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.They came wearing official jerseys of their favourite teams – Ferrari red, Red Bull blue, Mercedes black – all covered with corporate logos for crypto, artificial intelligence, banking and gambling sponsors. Fans wore hats signed by their favourite drivers, hats topped by a miniature F1 car and team jackets that look just like the ones drivers wear. And all this merchandise doesn’t come cheap.
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