Italian Grand Prix ⋅ 2026 Schedule
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Italian GP Schedule 2026: Formula 1
Track Schedule
F1 track action starts on Friday at Monza with two, 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1 & FP2) for teams to find the perfect setup.
Free practice 3 (FP3) takes place on Saturday afternoon, building up to qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
| Friday | First Practice | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Second Practice | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday | Third Practice | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (53 laps or 120 minutes)* | 15:00 - 17:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Driver Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. Drivers warm up for the race by waving at you and answering questions.
The drivers parade at the Italian GP is from 13:00 – 13:30 on Sunday.
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Formula 2
A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.
Formula 2 begins with practice and qualifying on Friday, followed by the Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday.
Formula 3
Formula 3 is an important step on the road to success in single-seater motor racing. Drivers who do well here usually go on to compete in F2 and sometimes even make the leap to F1.
Formula 3 begins with practice and two qualifying groups on Friday, followed by the Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday.
Porsche Supercup
The long term support act for F1, Porche Supercup is a one make racing series that accompanies most of the European F1 races and some of the long hauls too.
Porsche Supercup has practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.
Historic F1 Car Demonstration
Don’t miss seeing some legendary F1 cars in action during the race weekend. The historic demonstration features a variety of classic F1 cars, showcasing the rich heritage of the sport. It’s a rare treat to see these vintage machines, once driven by the greatest names in F1, out of the museums and back on the track.
Historic F1 car demonstrations are scheduled for Friday from 18:25 – 18:40; Saturday from 10:25 – 10:40 and 17:15 – 17:35; and Sunday from 11:00 – 11:15.
Monza Gate Opening & Closing Times
| Friday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
Full Timetable for the Italian Grand Prix Weekend
| Friday 4 September | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 08:35 - 09:20 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 10:00 - 10:45 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session - Group A | 14:00 - 14:10 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session - Group B | 14:20 - 14:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 14:55 - 15:25 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 17:10 - 17:40 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Practice Session | 17:30 - 18:15 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 17:45 - 18:15 |
| Formula 1 | Historic F1 Cars Demonstration | 18:25 - 18:40 |
| Saturday 5 September | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (18 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:30 - 10:15 |
| Formula 1 | Historic F1 Cars Demonstration | 10:25 - 10:40 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 10:35 - 11:05 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Qualifying Session | 10:50 - 11:20 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (21 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:15 - 15:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:25 - 15:45 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Formula 1 | Historic Car Demonstration | 17:15 - 17:35 |
| Formula 1 | Schumacher Legacy Celebration Run | 17:35 - 17:45 |
| Sunday 6 September | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (22 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 08:15 - 09:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (30 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:45 - 10:50 |
| Formula 1 | Historic F1 Cars Demonstration | 11:00 - 11:15 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 11:10 - 11:40 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Race (15 Laps or 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:45 - 12:20 |
| Formula 1 | Schumacher Legacy Celebration Run | 12:35 - 12:50 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:44 - 14:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (53 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 - 17:00 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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