Pierre Gasly starts from pole position at the Italian Grand Prix
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Formula 1 holds the Italian Grand Prix today at Autodromo Nazionale Monza with Pierre Gasly starting from the front of the grid. Gasly secured the pole position during a competitive qualifying session. George Russell starts second, while Oscar Piastri moves to sixth following a three-place grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson. Ferrari drivers Charles LeClerc and Lewis Hamilton occupy the fourth and fifth starting positions. Drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli begins the race from 20th place after receiving a penalty for an engine change. The race is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET.
- •Pierre Gasly starts the Italian Grand Prix from pole position at Monza.
- •Oscar Piastri starts sixth after a grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson.
- •Kimi Antonelli begins in 20th position following an engine change penalty.
- •Charles LeClerc and Lewis Hamilton start fourth and fifth respectively.
- •The race begins at 9 a.m. ET and is available on Apple TV.
- 12:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Formula One 2026: Italian Grand Prix race updates – live
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Italian Grand Prix live updates: Pierre Gasly on pole, Ferrari looks for Monza success
"Lap-by-lap updates from the race at Monza Qualifying report | Mail Michael What an intriguing race we have today. In shock events on Saturday, Pierre Gasly claimed his first Formula One pole position at the 190th time of asking. Monza is, of course, such a storied venue and only around 10 miles from Gasly’s adopted home in Milan, this will be such a special race for him, but the Alpine driver will be under pressure from the off. It should be noted, though, that Gasly’s only F1 victory came at this track six years ago. Continue reading...
"Formula 1 makes its annual trip to Monza.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 6, 2026, 12:00 PMFormula One 2026: Italian Grand Prix race updates – live
Lap-by-lap updates from the race at Monza Qualifying report | Mail Michael What an intriguing race we have today. In shock events on Saturday, Pierre Gasly claimed his first Formula One pole position at the 190th time of asking. Monza is, of course, such a storied venue and only around 10 miles from Gasly’s adopted home in Milan, this will be such a special race for him, but the Alpine driver will be under pressure from the off. It should be noted, though, that Gasly’s only F1 victory came at this track six years ago. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:00 PMF1 Italian Grand Prix live updates: Pierre Gasly on pole, Ferrari looks for Monza success
Formula 1 makes its annual trip to Monza.
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