Method 1 heads into Saturday at Monza with George Russell quickest after second observe for the Italian Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.120s in FP2, with championship chief Kimi Antonelli third as Mercedes and Ferrari traded blows on the entrance. Lando Norris, winner of the final two grands prix, was fourth for McLaren forward of Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri.
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Antonelli stays set to begin from the again of the grid due to an engine change, no matter the place he qualifies, whereas Max Verstappen was solely ninth after chasing stability on his Crimson Bull. Saturday brings remaining observe and qualifying at a circuit the place straightline velocity, braking stability and slipstream timing can all make a serious distinction.
Right here is every part that you must know forward of Saturday’s operating on the Italian GP.
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What we realized from Friday observe on the 2026 F1 Italian GP
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How can I watch the F1 Italian GP?
Broadcast protection of Method 1 varies by area. For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, exhibiting each session stay all through the 2026 season. F1 protection can be streamed by way of Sky Go or NOW, with highlights accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.
In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast associate for the 2026 season, with all classes accessible on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the sequence’ world subscription streaming service.
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Motorsport.com will present stay protection and updates all through the Italian GP weekend.
F1 Italian GP Saturday schedule
Occasions native to Monza:
Saturday, September 5 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CESTSaturday, September 5 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Saturday, September 5 — free observe 3 — 11:30am BSTSaturday, September 5 — qualifying — 3:00pm BST
For US Japanese Time viewers:
Saturday, September 5 — free observe 3 — 6:30am ETSaturday, September 5 — qualifying — 10:00am ET
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F1 Italian GP full weekend schedule
All occasions native to Monza:
Friday, September 4 — free observe 1 — 12:30pm CESTFriday, September 4 — free observe 2 — 4:00pm CESTSaturday, September 5 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CESTSaturday, September 5 — qualifying — 4:00pm CESTSunday, September 6 — 2026 Italian Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
Italian GP Saturday climate forecast
Saturday is predicted to be highly regarded at Monza, with some sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-30s Celsius.
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That ought to give groups one other dry day for remaining observe and qualifying, however the warmth will stay a significant component. Tyre preparation, cooling and brake administration might all be necessary as groups chase efficiency on Monza’s lengthy straights and heavy braking zones. Count on vitality administration to be a speaking level all through Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday is forecast to remain scorching for the Italian GP, with a passing bathe doable, so groups should need to preserve one eye on altering circumstances for the race.
Italian GP observe info
Circuit: MonzaLocation: Monza, ItalyEvent: Italian GPCircuit kind: everlasting street courseFriday classes: free observe 1 and free observe 2Saturday classes: free observe 3 and qualifyingRace: Sunday, September 6
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Monza is Method 1’s Temple of Pace, with lengthy straights, heavy braking zones and low-downforce calls for that place a premium on effectivity, energy and confidence underneath braking.
2026 Method 1 driver and crew roster
*Hadjar is injured for the Italian GP so is changed by Lawson at Crimson Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping in at Racing Bulls.
Images from F1 Italian GP – FridayLewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
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Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing
Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Eric Le Galliot
Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Eric Le Galliot
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Alexander Albon, Williams
Alexander Albon, Williams
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Crew
Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Crew
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Eric Le Galliot
Laurent Mekies, Crew Principal, Crimson Bull Racing
Laurent Mekies, Crew Principal, Crimson Bull Racing
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Paul Aron, Alpine
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Alar Karis
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Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Crew
Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Crew
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andy Stevenson, Sporting Director, Aston Martin F1 Crew
Andy Stevenson, Sporting Director, Aston Martin F1 Crew
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Carlos Sainz, Williams
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Mattia Binotto, Audi F1 Crew
Mattia Binotto, Audi F1 Crew
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Carlos Sainz, Williams
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Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lando Norris, McLaren
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lando Norris, McLaren
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Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
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Ayumu Iwasa, Crimson Bull Racing RB22
Ayumu Iwasa, Crimson Bull Racing RB22
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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