Italian Grand Prix
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Known as the ‘Temple of Speed’, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza has been at the heart of Italian motorsport for more than a century. Constructed in just 110 days in 1922, the circuit hosted its first Italian Grand Prix that same year before becoming part of the inaugural Formula 1® World Championship calendar in 1950. Monza has remained one of the sport’s most enduring venues, appearing on every World Championship calendar since 1950 apart from one edition.
Set within the historic Monza park just outside Milan, the 5.793km circuit is defined by long straights, heavy braking zones and some of the highest speeds seen throughout the Formula 1® season. With 11 corners and around 80% of the lap spent at full throttle, teams run low-downforce configurations to maximise straight-line speed before drivers attack the Variante del Rettifilo, Variante della Roggia and Variante Ascari. The final corner, Curva Alboreto, leads onto the 1.1km start-finish straight and completes one of Formula 1®’s fastest laps.
Monza has produced some of the most memorable moments in Formula 1® history. Ferrari’s home race has regularly brought the Tifosi to their feet, from Charles Leclerc’s emotional victory for Ferrari in 2019 to his one-stop triumph in 2024. The circuit has also provided unexpected victories, including Pierre Gasly’s maiden Formula 1® win in 2020 and Daniel Ricciardo’s McLaren victory in 2021, when he led Lando Norris to a memorable one-two finish.
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix added another remarkable chapter to Monza’s history. Starting 19th on the grid after an engine penalty, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli fought through the field to claim victory on home soil, passing team-mate George Russell in the closing stages. His win made him the first Italian driver to win at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. In 2027, Formula 1® returns to the Temple of Speed for another Italian Grand Prix, with Monza continuing its unique combination of speed, history and passionate home support.
Previous winners:
2026 Kimi Antonelli
2025 Max Verstappen
2024 Charles Leclerc