26 celebrities spotted at Montreal's F1 Grand Prix
The Formula One Grand Prix isn't just about high-speed thrills and cutting-edge racing technology. It's also a magnet for the glitterati. Each year, the event attracts various international celebrities to Montreal — from sports icons to music legends — who are drawn to the city thanks to red carpets, exclusive bashes and the world's most prestigious motor racing competition (which they of course tend to watch from VIP boxes).This year was no exception. Whether you were on-site at the F1 racing track on Île Notre-Dame or farther away from the roaring motors — walking the streets, dining at local restaurants and partying at downtown nightclubs — there were countless opportunities to spot stars over the weekend... even if Pitbull wasn't one of them.(ICYMI, Pitbull cancelled his Montreal Podium Concert moments before he was expected on stage due to "a mechanical problem with the plane" and ticket holders were not happy.)Did you see any stars peeking out amidst the rainfall?Here are 26 celebrities who were in Montreal for the 2024 Grand Prix du Canada. French MontanaSee on Instagram Hip hop superstar French Montana headlined the Maxim Grand Prix Party on Saturday, June 8, performing alongside electrifying DJ duo NERVO and fitness icon / social media sensation Sommer Ray. He was also spotted at rue de la Montagne supperclub Yoko Luna over the weekend.Charles LeclercScuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was (obviously) in town for the Formula 1 race. But he was also seen signing autographs and taking photos with fans at the rue William location of Pizzeria Moretti. He also ate at Maison Boulud, the restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton. "An amazing start to the Canadian Grand Prix with @charlesleclerc & @scuderiaferrari eating at Moretti William @morettimtl" reads a photo caption on the Moretti Instagram page. Giacomo GianniottiActor Giacomo Gianniotti (from a little show called Grey's Anatomy) was a VIP guest of Scuderia Ferrari. He was also seen at the Ritz-Carlton's 1950s-themed bash on Friday, June 7. Described on Eventbrite as "the city’s most-anticipated social event of the year," the iconic hotel transformed into a tribute to the era when in which Elvis, fluffed up hairdos and milkshakes reigned supreme — complete with decor, performances, fashion, food and drinks. Gianniotti is a fan of F1 Ferrari. In May, he took to his Instagram to post, "Today was a good day if you are a F1 Ferrari Fan. We won Monaco Baby! Congrats to the whole @scuderiaferrari team and of course @charles_leclerc for his incredible win." Avan Jogia and HalseyActor Avan Jogia and singer Halsey were in Montreal as VIP guests of Red Bull Racing.P.K. SubbanSee on InstagramFormer Montreal Canadiens player P.K. Subban returned to Montreal to catch the races and festivities. He was spotted at several places over the weekend, including Bar George. Georges Saint-PierreSee on InstagramMMA fighter (and Quebec native) Georges Saint-Pierre was seen on rue Crescent on Friday, June 7. He also walked the red carpet at the Maxim Grand Prix Party on Saturday, June 8. "A good evening that I won't soon forget," he wrote of the experience on Instagram.Liza KoshySee on InstagramActress and content creator Liza Koshy was spotted throughout the weekend at the F1 Grand Prix site.Oliver HeldensDutch 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 site on Sunday.Chris BoucherToronto Raptors player Chris Boucher walked the red carpet at the Maxim Grand Prix Party.Jean PascalSee on InstagramBoxer Jean Pascal made the most of his time in the 514. He was seen at the McLaren party, the Ritz-Carlton and the Maxim Grand Prix Party.Karl Wolf and JonasMusician Karl Wolf and singer Jonas were spotted at the Maxim Grand Prix Party alongside Jean Pascal.Sommer RaySocial media personality and DJ Sommer Ray was in town to perform at the Maxim Grand Prix Party — but, first, she hit the event's red carpet.Eugene Omoruyi, Luguentz Dort, Matthew Bergeron and Benjamin St-JusteProfessional basketball players Eugene Omoruyi and Luguentz Dort, as well as National Football League players Matthew Bergeron and Benjamin St-Juste, were spotted together.Luguentz Dort, Matthew Bergeron and Benjamin St-Juste also attended the Maxim Grand Prix Party.NERVOAustralian DJ duo Nervo — composed of twin sisters Miriam and Olivia Nervo — performed at the Maxim Grand Prix Party.Marc-Antoine Dequoy and Cody FajardoSee on InstagramTwo Grey Cup winners, the Montreal Alouettes' Marc-Antoine Dequoy and Cody Fajardo, were together at the Montreal Grand Prix."Can’t express enough how thankful I am for @pirelli_motorsport hospitality. With this being my first @f1 experience, I will never forget it. Merci Beaucoup," Fajardo posted to Instagram. Elisabeth RiouxSee on InstagramEntrepreneur and content creator Elisabeth Rioux was in town for the Grand Prix. She was spotted with her new boyfriend at the Ritz-Carlton party. "F1 weekend recap = basically I smiled so much my mouth hurts [...] oh I LOVE my friends & boyfriend of course," Rioux said on Instagram. Madison Chock, Molly Carlson and Caeli McKay RiendeauOlympians Madison Chock, Molly Carlson and Caeli McKay Riendeau were seen together at the Maxim Grand Prix Party."Thank you so much @redbullcanada for spoiling us with the best experience. Meeting such inspiring athletes and people is always such a dream come true," Carlson said on Instagram. The Montreal diver is expected to compete in Red Bull's Cliff Diving World Series, which comes to Montreal for the first time in August. This story was adapted from the article "26 vedettes repérées à Montréal pendant le Grand Prix de la F1" which was originally published on Narcity Quebec by Izabelle Bee.