Canadian Grand Prix 1989 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Thierry Boutsen claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory at Montreal's Canadian Grand Prix, leading teammate Riccardo Patrese home for Williams-Renault's first one-two finish of the season. The Belgian controlled the race from the front while both McLaren drivers retired with mechanical problems, allowing Williams to capitalize on their rivals' rare vulnerability. Andrea de Cesaris completed the podium for Dallara, securing a career-best result that demonstrated the Italian team's progress with Ford power.

The Canadian Grand Prix marked a watershed moment for Williams-Renault, as their one-two finish demonstrated they had closed the gap to McLaren-Honda's technical superiority. Boutsen's maiden victory was popular in the paddock, rewarding years of solid performances with midfield teams before his Williams promotion. The retirements of both Senna and Prost opened the championship battle significantly, with neither McLaren driver able to score points on a weekend where Williams' reliability and chassis balance proved decisive. The result foreshadowed Williams' resurgence that would lead to championship dominance in the early 1990s.