Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's tight walls, aggressive kerbs, and the unforgiving Wall of Champions continue to drive frequent incidents from lockups, debris, or contact, supporting the 67.5% implied probability for a safety car deployment. Historical data shows an 83% rate of safety cars at the event due to these characteristics, with recent examples including 2025 collisions and 2024 crashes that scattered debris across the track. Although 2026 regulations reduce car weight, limit ERS boost differentials, and enhance crash structures to curb high-speed incidents, Montreal's variable weather and demanding layout still create realistic opportunities for virtual or full safety car periods that reshape race strategy.