F1 prepares for Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Formula 1 heads to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix from September 4-6. This weekend features three practice sessions, qualifying on Saturday, and the race on Sunday at 15:00 CEST. Lando Norris aims for a third consecutive win while Kimi Antonelli faces a grid penalty in front of home fans. Mercedes' Toto Wolff stated the team's decision on engine changes was based on performance needs, not the significance of the event for Antonelli.
- •Italian Grand Prix weekend runs from September 4-6.
- •Lando Norris seeks third straight victory.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the championship but faces a grid penalty.
- •Mercedes makes engine changes aimed at performance during the event.
- •Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday at 16:00 CEST.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — F1 LIVE | Monza awaits as F1 prepares for the Italian Grand Prix
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — F1 LIVE | F1 turns to Monza as Italian Grand Prix build-up begins
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Formula 1 heads to Monza: Full Italian GP weekend schedule
"Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day as the sport gears up for the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza following the latest round at Zandvoort. Formula 1 heads to Monza: Full Italian GP weekend scheduleFormula 1 heads straight to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, with the championship returning to the Temple of Speed from 4-6 September for the opening weekend of the Italy-Madrid double-header.
"Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day as the sport gears up for the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza following the latest round at Zandvoort. Formula 1 heads to Monza: Full Italian GP weekend scheduleFormula 1 heads straight to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, with the championship returning to the Temple of Speed from 4-6 September for the opening weekend of the Italy-Madrid double-header.
"With Zandvoort now in the rear-view mirror, Formula 1 is ready to head to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, which is set to provide another crucial turning point in the championship battle. Below is the full schedule and session times for the weekend at the Temple of Speed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:01 AMF1 LIVE | Monza awaits as F1 prepares for the Italian Grand Prix
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day as the sport gears up for the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza following the latest round at Zandvoort. Formula 1 heads to Monza: Full Italian GP weekend scheduleFormula 1 heads straight to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, with the championship returning to the Temple of Speed from 4-6 September for the opening weekend of the Italy-Madrid double-header.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:01 AMF1 LIVE | F1 turns to Monza as Italian Grand Prix build-up begins
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day as the sport gears up for the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza following the latest round at Zandvoort. Formula 1 heads to Monza: Full Italian GP weekend scheduleFormula 1 heads straight to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, with the championship returning to the Temple of Speed from 4-6 September for the opening weekend of the Italy-Madrid double-header.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:02 PMFormula 1 heads to Monza: Full Italian GP weekend schedule
With Zandvoort now in the rear-view mirror, Formula 1 is ready to head to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, which is set to provide another crucial turning point in the championship battle. Below is the full schedule and session times for the weekend at the Temple of Speed.
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