The Formula 1 Grand Prix isn't just about high-speed thrills and cutting-edge cars – it's also an event that attracts celebrities.
Each year, the event draws a diverse range of international celebrities to Montreal, from sports icons to music legends, who are drawn to the city by the red carpets, exclusive parties, and the most prestigious motor racing competition in the world (often from VIP boxes, of course).
This year was no exception.
Whether you were on-site at the Formula 1 race track on the Ile de Notre Dame, walking the streets away from the roaring engines, dining at a local restaurant or partying at a downtown nightclub, there were countless opportunities to spot stars over the weekend… even if Pit Bull wasn't one of them.
(For those of you who don't know, Pitbull canceled his Montreal Podium concert shortly before he was scheduled to take the stage, citing “mechanical issues with the plane,” leaving ticket holders disgruntled.)
Did you see the stars through the rain?
Here are 26 celebrities who were in Montreal for the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix.
French Montana
Hip-hop superstar French Montana headlined the Maxim Grand Prix party on Saturday, June 8, sharing the stage with inspiring DJ duo NERVO and fitness icon and social media sensation Sommer Ray. He was also spotted at Avenue Montagne supper club Yoko Luna over the weekend.
Charles Leclerc
Moretti's Charles Leclerc.
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Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was in town (naturally) for the Formula 1 race, but he was also seen signing autographs at Pizzeria Moretti on William Street, posing for photos with fans, and dining at Maison Bleu restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton.
“@charlesleclerc and @scuderiaferrari dining at Moretti William @morettimtl for a great start to the Canadian Grand Prix,” reads the caption of the photo on Moretti's Instagram page.
Giacomo Gianniotti
Giacomo Gianniotti.
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Actor Giacomo Gianniotti ( Grey's Anatomy) was a VIP guest of Scuderia Ferrari. He was also in attendance at a 1950s-themed party at the Ritz-Carlton on Friday, June 7. Described by Eventbrite as “the city's most anticipated social event of the year,” the iconic hotel was transformed into a tribute to an era when Elvis, bouffant hairstyles, and milkshakes reigned, complete with décor, performances, fashion, food, and drink.
Gianniotti is a Ferrari F1 fan. In May, he posted on Instagram: “A good day for all Ferrari F1 fans. We won in Monaco! Congratulations to the whole @scuderiaferrari team and of course @charles_leclerc on a fantastic win.”
Avan Jogia and Halsey
Avan Jogia and Halsey.
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Actor Avan Jogia and singer Halsey were in Montreal as VIP guests of Red Bull Racing.
P.K. Saban
Former Montreal Canadiens player PK Saban returned to Montreal to watch the races and the festivities. He was spotted in several locations over the weekend, including Bar George.
Georges St-Pierre
Mixed martial artist (from Quebec) Georges St-Pierre made an appearance at the Rue Crescent on Friday, June 7, and walked the red carpet at the Maxim Grand Prix party on Saturday, June 8. “It was an amazing night that I will never forget,” he wrote of the experience on Instagram.
Liza Kosi
Actress and content creator Liza Koshy was spotted at the Formula 1 Grand Prix venue throughout the weekend.
Oliver Heldens
Oliver Heldens.
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Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens performed at the Heineken party in Montreal's Old Port on Saturday, June 8. He was also spotted at the F1 venue on Sunday.
Chris Boucher
Chris Boucher.
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Toronto Raptors player Chris Boucher walked the red carpet at the Maxim Grand Prix party.
Jean Pascal
Boxer Jean Pascal made the most of his time with the 514. He attended McLaren parties, the Ritz Carlton and Maxim Grand Prix parties.
Karl Wolf and Jonas
Jonas Tomalty, Karl Wolf, Jean Pascal.
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Musician Karl Wolf and singer Jonas were spotted attending the Maxim Grand Prix party with Jean Pascal.
Sommer Ray
Summer Ray.
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Social media personality and DJ Sommer Ray was in town to perform at the Maxim Grand Prix party, but first made an appearance on the event's red carpet.
Eugene Omoruyi, Luguentz Dolt, Matthew Bergeron, Benjamin Saint-Just
Eugene Omoruyi, Luguentz Dort, Matthew Bergeron, and Benjamin St-Juste.
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Professional basketball players Eugene Omoruyi and Luguentz Dort, and National Football League players Matthew Bergeron and Benjamin Saint-Just have been spotted together.
Luguentz Dolt, Mathieu Bergeron and Benjamin Saint-Just were also in attendance at the Maxim Grand Prix party.
Nerbo
Miriam Nervo and Olivia Nervo.
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Australian DJ duo Nervo, consisting of twin sisters Miriam Nervo and Olivia Nervo, performed at the Maxim Grand Prix party.
Marc-Antoine Decoy and Cody Fajardo
Two Grey Cup winners, Montreal Alouettes' Marc-Antoine Decoy and Cody Fajardo, played together at the Montreal Grand Prix.
“Words can't express how grateful I am to @pirelli_motorsport for the hospitality. This was my first @f1 experience and I'll never forget it. Merci Beaucoup,” Fajardo wrote on Instagram.
Elizabeth Liu
Entrepreneur and content creator Elizabeth Liu was in town for the Grand Prix. She was spotted with her new boyfriend at a party at the Ritz-Carlton. “F1 weekend recap = My mouth hurts from laughing so much” […] “Oh, of course I love my friends and my boyfriend,” Liu said on Instagram.
Madison Chock, Molly Carlson, Kaeli McKay-Riendo
Madison Chock, Molly Carlson, Kaeli McKay Riendeau.
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Olympians Madison Chock, Molly Carlson and Kaeli McKay-Riendo appeared together at the Maxim Grand Prix party.
“A massive thank you to @redbullcanada for giving me such an amazing experience. It's always a dream come true meeting such inspiring athletes and people,” Karlsson said on Instagram. The Montreal diver will compete in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal for the first time in August.
This story is adapted from an article originally published by Izabelle Bee on Narcity Quebec, “26 Drivers Who Came to Montreal for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.”
