Formula 1 stops off at the fastest track on the calendar this weekend, as the drivers and teams descend on Monza.
Championship leader and home hero Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid, due to him exceeding the allowed allocation of four power units this season.
Though overtaking down the long, quick straights can be fairly easy at Monza, it does open the door for other drivers to take the victory.
George Russell will be eager to start cutting away the 59-point deficit between the two Mercedes drivers, while Lewis Hamilton is level on points with his compatriot and will also fancy his chances in the Ferrari.
Max Verstappen has won three of the last four races at Monza so he can never be discounted, and Charles Leclerc also knows how to win at the Monza Circuit, having stood atop the podium in 2024.
Watch out for the improving McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri too, having found some pace over the summer break they look ready to start competing for podium places once again.
Weekend Schedule & Timings
Race Date and Start Time
The Italian Grand Prix is due to start at 14:00 (BST) on Sunday 6th September, which will see the drivers take to the track at 15:00 local time (CEST).
Qualifying Date and Start Time
Grand Prix qualifying will take place on Saturday 5th September at 15:00 (BST), which is 16:00 in Monza.
Practice Dates & Start Times
Practice, as usual, will be spread over two days, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September. The dates and times are as follows:
- Practice 1 - Friday 4th September (11:30 BST / 12:30 CEST)
- Practice 2 - Friday 4th September (15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST)
- Practice 3 - Saturday 5th September (11:30 BST / 12:30 CEST)
How to Watch and TV Channel
Sky Sports is the home of F1 in the UK, and the Italian Grand Prix weekend in it's entirety is being broadcast live on their dedicated channel, Sky Sports F1.
Fans can catch every practice session, qualifying and the Grand Prix itself on there, along with in-depth analysis, interviews and any happenings within the paddock to fill the gaps.
Live streaming and on-demand viewing will be available via the Sky Sports app, including the option of going onboard with any of the drivers.
Highlights
Highlights of the Dutch Grand Prix will be shown free on Channel 4 from 18:30 on Sunday 6th September.
They can also be found on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and the Sky Sports app post-race.
Who won the Italian Grand Prix last year?
A rampant Max Verstappen took the chequered flag at Monza last year, almost 20 seconds ahead of rival and eventual World Champion, Lando Norris.
2025 Italian Grand Prix Podium
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1:13:24.325
- Lando Norris (McLaren) - +19.207s
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - +21.351s
Weather
There is a high temperature warning in place for Monza this weekend, with it set to be a scorcher.
Expect daytime highs of 32-34°C across all three days, with very little cloud coverage and no rain forecast.
