With a record average speed of 264 km/h, Monza has rightfully earned its nicknames as the "Temple of Speed" and the "Magic Track."
Max Verstappen was victorious at Monza last year, followed closely by the two McLaren's driven by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza Statistics & Records
First F1 Race: 1950
Lap Record: 1:21.046 - Barrichello (2004)
Most Wins: 5 - Michael Schumacher & Lewis Hamilton
Most Wins by Constructor: 20, Ferrari
First Italian GP Winner: Nino Farina, Alfa Romeo
2025 Italian GP Winner: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record for the most victories at the Italian Grand Prix, with five wins each. The German's triumphs all came with Ferrari between 1996 and 2006. Hamilton first won with McLaren in 2012, and his subsequent four victories were with Mercedes.
However, the only driver to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza three times in a row is Juan Manuel Fangio, who won in 1953 with Maserati and followed it up with two more victories for Mercedes in the subsequent years.
Where is the Autodromo Nazionale Monza?
Just 20 kilometers north of Milan lies the town of Monza, where the grounds of the neoclassical Royal Villa of Monza house one of the world's most iconic racetracks.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza Track Guide, Layout and Turns
To talk about Monza is to talk about speed. No other Formula 1 circuit allows drivers to keep the throttle pinned for as long, with only 11 corners along its 5.793-kilometer (~3.6 miles) layout.
The famous pit straight is where cars reach staggering top speeds of around 230 mph. This is followed by a massive braking zone, forcing cars to decelerate to just 45-50 mph for the tight first chicane (Variante del Rettifilo). Another key section is the Variante della Roggia, where cars exceed 205 mph before another sharp braking event.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza History
Very few active circuits can claim the honor of being over a century old, but Monza is one of them. Inaugurated in 1922, it was the first purpose-built racetrack in continental Europe. Its long straights make it the fastest circuit in all of Formula 1.
Monza has hosted motor racing for over a century, with many fatal accidents occurring in its early decades. The first Formula 1 race was held here during the inaugural 1950 season.
Italian driver Nino Farina, behind the wheel of his Alfa Romeo, claimed victory ahead of his compatriots Alberto Ascari (Ferrari) and Luigi Fagioli (Alfa Romeo). As it was the final race of the year, Farina's win also secured his place in history as the first-ever Formula 1 World Champion.
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