Method 1 heads into Sunday at Monza with Pierre Gasly on pole after a shocking qualifying end result for Alpine on the Italian GP.
Gasly beat George Russell by simply 0.060s to take his first Method 1 pole place, utilizing a tow from Lewis Hamilton to vault to the highest of the timesheets in Q3. Oscar Piastri certified third, however will serve a three-place grid penalty for blocking Liam Lawson.
Championship chief Kimi Antonelli certified seventh at his house race however is ready to start out close to the again due to his engine penalty, whereas Lando Norris was left eighth after lacking out on a useful slipstream from McLaren team-mate Piastri.
Sunday’s race could possibly be formed by straightline velocity, slipstreaming, power administration and warmth at one among Method 1’s quickest circuits. Right here is all the things you could know forward of the Italian GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Italian GP?
Broadcast protection of Method 1 varies by area. In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast companion for the 2026 season, with all periods out there on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the collection’ international subscription streaming service.
For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, displaying each session dwell all through the 2026 season. F1 protection may also be streamed by way of Sky Go or NOW, with highlights out there free-to-air on Channel 4.
Motorsport.com will present dwell protection and updates all through the Italian GP weekend.
F1 Italian GP Sunday schedule
Occasions native to Monza:
Sunday, September 6 — 2026 Italian Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Sunday, September 6 — 2026 Italian Grand Prix — 2:00pm BST
For US Jap Time viewers:
Sunday, September 6 — 2026 Italian Grand Prix — 9:00am ET
F1 Italian GP full weekend schedule
All occasions native to Monza:
Friday, September 4 — free follow 1 — 12:30pm CEST
Friday, September 4 — free follow 2 — 4:00pm CEST
Saturday, September 5 — free follow 3 — 12:30pm CEST
Saturday, September 5 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
Sunday, September 6 — 2026 Italian Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
Italian GP Sunday climate forecast
Sunday is anticipated to remain sizzling at Monza for the Italian GP, with principally sunny circumstances earlier within the day.
Temperatures ought to already be round 30C by noon, so tyre life, brake temperatures and cooling might all turn out to be necessary throughout the race. With Monza’s lengthy straights and heavy braking zones, the warmth might add one other layer to an already demanding grand prix.
A passing bathe threat stays value watching, however the principle climate issue is anticipated to be warmth reasonably than main disruption.
Italian GP monitor information
Circuit: Monza
Location: Monza, Italy
Occasion: Italian GP
Circuit sort: everlasting highway course
Friday periods: free follow 1 and free follow 2
Saturday periods: free follow 3 and qualifying
Race: Sunday, September 6
Monza is Method 1’s Temple of Velocity, with lengthy straights, heavy braking zones and low-downforce calls for that place a premium on effectivity, energy and confidence underneath braking.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren, George Russell, Mercedes, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Photograph by: Sam Bagnall / Sutton Pictures by way of Getty Pictures
2026 Method 1 driver and group roster
*Hadjar is injured for the Italian GP so is changed by Lawson at Crimson Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping in at Racing Bulls.
Pictures from F1 Italian GP – Saturday
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