Monza hosts the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix this weekend

Formula 1 returns to the Monza circuit for the 13th round of the 2026 season. The Italian Grand Prix weekend begins with practice sessions on Friday, followed by Saturday qualifying and the main race on Sunday, September 6. The 5.793km track features 11 corners and is recognized as one of the fastest on the calendar, requiring teams to manage energy through high-speed straights. Pirelli is supplying C3, C4, and C5 tyre compounds for the event, with simulations indicating faster lap times compared to previous years. Drivers face specific challenges at the first chicane and Ascari, where traction and braking stability are critical. Officials have rebuilt kerbs at three corners and replaced a gravel area with asphalt run-off at Turn 5 to finalize the circuit preparations.