After the spectacle in the Dutch dunes, the Formula 1 circus immediately moves on to the royal park of Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. The 'Temple of Speed' is known for its extremely long straights, tight chicanes and top speeds of over 350 km/h.
With thin rear wings and minimal downforce, drivers will be looking for the fine balance between acceleration and stability under braking this weekend. To ensure you don't miss a single session on the historic Italian track, you'll find the full schedule for the upcoming race weekend below.
Italian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
Monza hosts the traditional race weekend format. Friday is dedicated to the first adjustments during the free practice sessions, Saturday sees the decisive battle for pole position, and the main race is scheduled for Sunday.
| Day | Session | Time |
| Friday, September 4th | First Free Practice (FP1) | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| Second Free Practice (FP2) | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday, September 5th | Third Free Practice (FP3) | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday, September 6th | Race (53 laps) | 15:00 - 17:00 |
Overtaking and Slipstreaming in Italy
Qualifying on Saturday afternoon at Monza consistently offers a tactical game. Because air resistance is crucial on the long straights, drivers try to drive in each other's 'tow' to benefit from the slipstream. Timing the run in Q3 is therefore of great importance on this track.
On Sunday, the cars will complete 53 laps on the 5.793-kilometer circuit. The best overtaking opportunity is at the end of the main straight, where the cars brake for the notorious first chicane (Variante del Rettifilo).
Your Passion for Motorsport at Home
The race weekend at Monza provides a great opportunity for many collectors and enthusiasts to expand their own collection. Whether you collect scale models of historic Italian winners or are building a scaled F1 construction: presenting your models neatly makes all the difference.
With Boldons' wall mounts and slanted display stands, you can give your motorsport memorabilia and F1 sets a permanent place on the wall or on a cabinet.
Check out the Boldons webshop for suitable display solutions to present your collection clearly and safely.
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