About the Italian Grand Prix

The Italian Grand Prix is one of Formula 1’s oldest and most prestigious races, held at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza near Milan. The race has been part of the Formula 1 World Championship in every season since its creation in 1950, with Monza hosting every edition apart from 1980, when the Italian GP was held at Imola. Known as the Temple of Speed, Monza combines more than a century of motorsport history with extraordinary straight line speeds and the passionate support of Ferrari’s famous Tifosi.

The Italian Grand Prix is defined by long straights, heavy braking zones and some of the lowest downforce configurations used anywhere in Formula 1. Cars spend much of the lap at full throttle before braking hard for chicanes such as the Variante del Rettifilo and Variante della Roggia, while the Lesmo corners, Ascari and Curva Alboreto demand precision at high speed. 

Italian Grand Prix Fast Facts

Italian GP Info

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• Italian GP Weather
• Italian GP 2026 Betting
• Italian GP Race Preview

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Autodromo Nazionale Monza

The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is one of the oldest, fastest and most important circuits in motorsport, earning its famous nickname as the Temple of Speed. Built inside Monza Park in just 110 days in 1922, it became only the third purpose built permanent motor racing circuit in the world after Brooklands and Indianapolis. Monza was part of Formula 1’s inaugural World Championship season in 1950 and has since become inseparable from the Italian Grand Prix, combining extraordinary history with some of the highest speeds seen anywhere in the sport.

The circuit measures 5.793 km and features just 11 corners, making it one of the least complex layouts on paper but one of the most specialised challenges for teams. Long straights place an enormous premium on straight line speed and low drag, while drivers must brake from around 350 km/h for the Variante del Rettifilo before tackling the Roggia chicane, Lesmo corners, Variante Ascari and the sweeping Curva Alboreto. Cars spend around 80 percent of the lap at full throttle, while the passionate Tifosi and Ferrari’s unique relationship with Monza create an atmosphere unmatched elsewhere on the calendar.

• Track length: 5.793 km
• Laps: 53
• Corners: 11
• Lap record: 1:20.901 – Lando Norris (McLaren, 2025)
• Capacity: Approximately 118,865
• First F1 race: 1950

Italian GP FAQs

When is the Italian GP 2026?

The Italian Grand Prix runs from 4 to 6 September 2026 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. See the schedule above for exact times in your local timezone and track time.

How many laps is the Italian GP?

The Italian GP is contested over 53 laps around the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

What is the length of the Monza F1 track?

The circuit length at Monza is 5.793 km per lap.

Who holds the Italian GP lap record?

The race lap record at Monza is 1:20.901, set by Lando Norris for McLaren in 2025.

Which driver has most Italian GP wins?

Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record with five Italian Grand Prix victories each.

Why is Monza called the Temple of Speed?

Monza is known as the Temple of Speed because of its long straights, low downforce layout and exceptionally high average speeds, with Formula 1 cars spending around 80 percent of a lap at full throttle.