The F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 is back at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza Circuit, taking place on 04– 06 September 2026. The track will once again provide spectators with another thrilling event. Find out more about the event, including all the necessary race schedules, streaming options, circuit details, and top contenders to watch.
Event Details for Italian Grand Prix 2026
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Race Details |
Information |
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Main Event |
Italian Grand Prix 2026 |
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Date |
04 – 06 September 2026 |
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Venue |
Autodromo Nazionale Monza Circuit |
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Location |
Italy |
Where to Watch the F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026?
Live through official broadcasters. Below are the key broadcast partners for major countries and regions.
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India: FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports
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United States: Apple TV
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United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports, Channel 4
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Canada: TSN, RDS, RDS 2, Noovo
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Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
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Germany: Sky Deutschland, RTL
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France: Canal+
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Italy: Sky Italia
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Spain & Andorra: DAZN
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Japan: Fuji TV
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China: Tencent, Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel
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Brazil: TV Globo, SporTV
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Middle East & North Africa (MENA): beIN Sports
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Africa: SuperSport
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Southeast Asia: beIN SPORTS (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines)
Note: Broadcast availability may vary depending on your region and TV provider. Check your local listings or streaming platform for the latest schedule and coverage details before the race weekend.
F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026- Autodromo Nazionale Monza Circuit
The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza opened its gates on 3 September 1922. It is one of the most renowned and historic tracks on the Formula 1 circuit. It became part of the F1 World Championship calendar in 1950; the Italian Grand Prix is held there almost every year. The Monza circuit is well known for its speed. This is due to its long straights, where cars spend almost 80% of the lap at full speed. The circuit is located inside the beautiful park near the city of Milan.
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Circuit Length |
5.793km |
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Race Distance |
306.72km |
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Number of Laps |
53 |
F1 Schedule for Italian Grand Prix 2026
Friday, 4 September 2026
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Series |
Session |
Local Time |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Practice Session |
08:35 – 09:20 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Practice Session |
10:00 – 10:45 |
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FIA |
F1 Car Presentation |
11:00 – 12:00 |
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Formula 1 |
First Practice Session (FP1) |
12:30 – 13:30 |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Qualifying Session – Group A |
14:00 – 14:10 |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Qualifying Session – Group B |
14:20 – 14:30 |
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Formula 1 |
Teams' Press Conference |
14:30 – 15:30 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Qualifying Session |
14:55 – 15:25 |
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Formula 1 |
Second Practice Session (FP2) |
16:00 – 17:00 |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Press Conference |
17:10 – 17:40 |
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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup |
Practice Session |
17:30 – 18:15 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Press Conference |
17:45 – 18:15 |
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Formula 1 |
Historic F1 Cars Demonstration |
18:25 – 18:40 |
Saturday, 5 September 2026
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Series |
Session |
Local Time |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Sprint Race (18 Laps or 40 Mins + 1 Lap) |
09:30 – 10:15 |
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Formula 1 |
Historic F1 Cars Demonstration |
10:25 – 10:40 |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Press Conference |
10:35 – 11:05 |
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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup |
Qualifying Session |
10:50 – 11:20 |
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Formula 1 |
Third Practice Session (FP3) |
12:30 – 13:30 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Sprint Race (21 Laps or 45 Mins + 1 Lap) |
14:15 – 15:05 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Press Conference |
15:25 – 15:45 |
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Formula 1 |
Qualifying Session |
16:00 – 17:00 |
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Formula 1 |
Press Conference |
17:00 – 18:00 |
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Formula 1 |
Historic Car Demonstration |
17:15 – 17:35 |
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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Series |
Session |
Local Time |
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FIA Formula 3 |
Feature Race (22 Laps or 45 Mins + 1 Lap) |
08:15 – 09:05 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Feature Race (30 Laps or 60 Mins + 1 Lap) |
09:45 – 10:50 |
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Formula 1 |
Historic F1 Cars Demonstration |
11:00 – 11:15 |
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FIA Formula 2 |
Press Conference |
11:10 – 11:40 |
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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup |
Race (15 Laps or 30 Mins + 1 Lap) |
11:45 – 12:20 |
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Formula 1 |
Drivers' Parade |
13:00 – 13:30 |
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Formula 1 |
National Anthem |
14:44 – 14:46 |
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Formula 1 |
Grand Prix (53 Laps or 120 Mins) |
15:00 – 17:00 |
Note: Monza is 2 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
Top Contenders for the F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): Leclerc is a constant competitor at Monza and is greatly backed by the fans of Ferrari in its home race. Upgraded engines might also play an important role in Leclerc's favor.
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes): Antonelli holds the lead in the championship standings and is strongly backed by his home crowd. However, grid penalties may become an issue for him.
Max Verstappen (Red Bull): Max is one of the biggest contenders for the Monza race due to his superior speed on the straight stretches.
