The Italian Grand Prix, held at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, is one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar. Known as "The Temple of Speed", Monza lives up to its name, being the fastest circuit in Formula 1. With its long straights and fast corners, it’s the place where the highest speeds of the season are reached. The atmosphere is further electrified by the passionate Italian Ferrari fans, making it a special race every year.

Monza’s track, with a length of 5.8 kilometers, is a combination of long straights and challenging corners, making it one of the fastest and most thrilling circuits. The race is often characterized by high-speed battles, as drivers spend a significant portion of the lap with the throttle fully pressed.

It is the only track where two-thirds of the race are done at full throttle, making it incredibly exciting for both drivers and fans alike. Monza always guarantees a spectacle, with the potential for high-speed overtakes, strategy battles, and, of course, the ever-present Ferrari tifosi cheering on their home team.

Thursday August 28 will see drivers take place in the media center for the first press conferences. FP1 and FP2 take place on Friday August 29, followed by the Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying on August 30. Five red lights will go out for the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday August 31.

Press conferences are scheduled for September 4, followed by the first two free practice sessions on Friday, September 5. Qualifying takes place on Saturday, September 6, and the race is held on Sunday, September 7.

Track time

Free Practice 1: Friday, September 5 13:30 - 14:30 

Free Pactice 2: Friday, September 5 17:00-18:00

Free Practice 3: Saturday, September 6 12:30-13:30

Qualifying: Saturday, September 6 16:00-17:00

Race: Sunday, September 7 15:00-17:00

CEST

Free Practice 1: Friday, September 5 13:30 - 14:30 

Free Pactice 2: Friday, September 5 17:00-18:00

Free Practice 3: Saturday, September 6 12:30-13:30

Qualifying: Saturday, September 6 16:00-17:00

Race: Sunday, September 7 15:00-17:00

The Italian Grand Prix is the sixteenth race on the 2025 F1 calendar – after the Dutch GP and before the Azerbaijan GP. View the full 2025 F1 calendar here.

In 2025, Formula 1 will once again be broadcast in the UK by Sky Sports. All F1 sessions across the weekend will be available on their broadcasting channel, with live commentary by David Croft and ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle. Sky Sports will also provide pre- and post-race coverage of qualifying and the Grand Prix.

Another option to watch Formula 1 live is through F1TV Pro, the official streaming service of Formula 1. F1TV Pro broadcasts all the sessions from the Italian GP live, and viewers have the ability to choose their preferred commentators as well.

An all McLaren front row was secured in qualifying on Saturday for the 2024 Italian GP. On Sunday, Norris departed from pole but was soon overtaken by McLaren teammate Piastri. The Australian went around the outside in the second chicane. Leclerc benefitted from this move and managed to put his Ferrari into second place. Conventionally, teams would pit twice in this race. The Maranello team, however, had other plans. Both Leclerc and Sainz stayed out for an extremely long second stint of the race. The latter lost a position to both McLarens in the closing stages of the Grand Prix, but it would be Charles Leclerc who was first to cross the line, bringing the Tifosi what they wanted to see. Leclerc won the Italian GP ahead of Piastri and Norris.

Lewis Hamilton took it to the top step of the podium in Italy for the first time in 2012, his last season with McLaren. With Mercedes, the Brit won this race four more times as the German manufacturer was unbeatable for a long time in the turbo-hybrid era of engine regulations. Considering Ferrari’s success in last year’s Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton might find himself take the win around Monza in 2025 for a sixth total time in his career.