The scheduling change is part of a broader rethinking of the F1 calendar that will see racing teams spend less time travelling.
Local race promoter Groupe de course Octane said in a statement Monday that the change is part of a broader rescheduling of the F1 calendar that will see racing teams spend less time travelling. The scheduling change for Montreal will result in the removal of “an additional transatlantic crossing by the Formula 1 community each year, with significant associated carbon reductions,” the promoters said.
Promoters note the “Japanese Grand Prix has moved to the spring to align with races in the Asia Pacific region, Azerbaijan has moved to the autumn as the Championship turns east to Singapore, and Qatar has moved to be closely aligned with Abu Dhabi at the end of the season.”