Italian Grand Prix 2026
The Temple of Speed. Monza is the fastest circuit on the F1 calendar, steeped in history and passion, where the tifosi create an atmosphere like nowhere else in motorsport.
Race Information
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Monza, Lombardy, Italy
53
5.793 km
1950
Rubens Barrichello (1:21.046, 2004)
About Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Monza is one of the oldest and most iconic circuits in the world, having hosted a grand prix since 1922 and been a fixture of the F1 World Championship since its inception in 1950. Known as the "Temple of Speed," the circuit is located in the Royal Villa of Monza park north of Milan and is famous for producing the highest average speeds on the F1 calendar. Cars regularly exceed 350 km/h on the long straights, making engine power and low-drag aerodynamic configurations crucial.
The circuit layout is characterised by long, flat-out straights connected by chicanes that were added over the decades to slow the cars down and improve safety. The first and second chicanes (Variante del Rettifilo and Variante della Roggia) are heavy braking zones that create thrilling overtaking opportunities, with cars arriving at enormous speed differences. The Lesmo corners and the Ascari chicane provide mid-speed challenges, while the famous Parabolica (now renamed Curva Alboreto) is one of the most iconic corners in motorsport — a long, sweeping right-hander that rewards bravery and precision on the exit onto the pit straight.
The atmosphere at Monza is unlike any other race. The passionate Italian tifosi flood the grandstands and parkland, creating a sea of red Ferrari flags and banners. When a Ferrari wins at Monza, the scenes of jubilation on the podium and the fans storming the track are among the most iconic images in all of sport. Charles Leclerc's victory in 2019 and the incredible scenes that followed are a reminder of why Monza remains one of the most emotionally powerful venues on the calendar, a place where motorsport history comes alive every September.
How to Watch the Italian Grand Prix
In the UK, the Italian Grand Prix is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. The one-hour time difference means the race starts in the early afternoon UK time.
Channel 4 shows extended highlights. Check our TV schedule page for session times and channels.
International viewers can watch via F1 TV Pro, Sky Italia (Italy), ESPN (USA), and other regional broadcasters.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2024 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren |