2026 Italian Grand Prix
Except for the 1980 Italian Grand Prix, which was held at Imola, the Italian GP has been ever-present at Monza since 1950.
This race track was the third race track in the world to be built purposely for racing after Brooklands and Indianapolis.
The track is a fast one! It is reported that around 80% of the lap see the drivers at full throttle.
How long is the Italian Grand Prix?
A lap here at Monza is 5.73 km (3.6 miles) with the race consisting of a total of 53 laps. That is a total distance of 306 km (190 miles).
When is the Italian Grand Prix?
- Friday 4th September - Practice 1 & 2
- Saturday 5th September - Practice 3 & Qualifying
- Sunday 6th September - The Race
Where can I watch the Italian Grand Prix?
Monza appeals to many F1 fans considering its location, not far from Milan, and fans take the opportunity to visit the City in between the racing.
Grandstands 6-8 are always popular with those located at the first & second corners (Variante del Rettifilo), which is the best overtaking spot on the track.
Alternatively, sit back in the comfort of your armchair and follow the Italian Grand Prix betting tips live on the Sky Sports F1 channel.
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Past Winners & Fastest Laps
Who has won the Italian Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton's five wins between 2012 & 2018 moved him onto the tied record wins along with Michael Schumacher. Of the other current drivers still racing, Max Verstappen is the closest with three victories.
Ferrari leads the way for constructor wins with twenty-one, whilst McLaren's win in 2021 has moved them onto eleven wins, with Mercedes just two behind on nine wins.
The official fastest lap holder at the Monza Circuit is Lando Norris, who set a time of 1:20.901 during the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
What does Pole produce at the Italian Grand Prix?
Winning Grid Starts (Oldest to Lastest): 2, 1, 3, 1, 10, 2, 7, 2, 4, 1
From the last 10 Italian Grand Prix, a total of 3 drivers have won from pole, which is a success rate of 30% for drivers turning pole into a win. When looking at those who have started on the front row, then that number is 60% (6-10) of the race wins have come from the front row.
The Fate of Pole Sitters (Oldest to Lastest): 2, 1, 2, 1, 7, Ret, 2, 3, 3, 1
Looking at the finishing positions of the pole sitters, then 80% (8-10) of them have finished on the podium.
Previous Italian Grand Prix Winners
Here are the last 10 winners of the Italian Grand Prix:
- 2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2024: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2021: Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
- 2020: Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
- 2019: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2018: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Monza Circuit Fastest Laps
Here at the last 10 fastest laps set at the Monza Circuit:
- 2025: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2024: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2023: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2022: Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing)
- 2021: Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
- 2020: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2019: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2018: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2017: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing)
- 2016: Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
2026 F1 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2026 F1 season, where we have twenty-four races to look forward to.
This year we will have six sprint weekends, which will be in China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands & Singapore.
- March: Australian Grand Prix (8th), Chinese Grand Prix (15th), Japanese Grand Prix (29th)
- April: Bahrain Grand Prix (12th), Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (19th)
- May: Miami Grand Prix (3rd), Canadian Grand Prix (24th)
- June: Monaco Grand Prix (7th), Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (14th), Austrian Grand Prix (28th)
- July: British Grand Prix (5th), Belgian Grand Prix (19th), Hungarian Grand Prix (26th)
- August: Dutch Grand Prix (23rd)
- September: Italian Grand Prix (6th), Spanish Grand Prix (13th), Azerbaijan Grand Prix (26th)
- October: Singapore Grand Prix (11th), United States Grand Prix (25th)
- November: Mexico City Grand Prix (1st), São Paulo Grand Prix (8th), Las Vegas Grand Prix (21st), Qatar Grand Prix (29th)
- December: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (6th)
Italian Grand Prix Betting Tips
In the week leading up to the Italian Grand Prix, our tipsters will begin to add their betting tips on the race.
You can find those tips on this page or head over to the F1 Tips page for tips on the season's outright markets.
Which markets do we cover for the F1 Races?
There are four main F1 markets that our F1 tipsters cover on this page.
Who will win the Italian Grand Prix? Here, the tipsters are predicting which driver will win the Italian GP, as simple as that!
Who will set the fastest lap during the Italian GP? Our tipsters are picking which driver will set the fastest lap; only laps during the actual race itself are used.
Which drivers will or will not finish on the Podium? Each driver will have two options, either Yes or No, for the tipster's opinion whether they will or will not finish on the podium, ie, a top-three finish.
In addition to these four markets, you will also find markets on 'Most Team Points' and a 'Without Market' on the main F1 Tips page.
Italian Grand Prix Most Popular Tip
To make life easier, at the top of the page, we have the 'Most Popular Tip' for the Italian Grand Prix. This is the outcome that has been most predicted by our F1 tipsters.
Best Tipsters Italian Grand Prix Tip
The best tipster is the F1 tipster who has shown the most profit on F1 tips over the past twelve months. Their tip can also be found at the top of the page.
How do I use the Italian Grand Prix Tips?
We have some very knowledgeable F1 tipsters, so it is always worth going over the tips and reading the comments left by them. These comments are the reasoning for each of their tips.
Alternatively, you could use the already mentioned most tipped or best tipster tips. Another option is looking for predictions with a good 'Value Rating'. This considers both the current odds and the number of picks for the outcome.
Whichever way you choose to use the tips, you will always see the Add to betslip option. Using this will add the pick to your OLBG betslip; you can add as many tips as you wish, including tips from other sports.
Once happy with your betslip, you can see which bookmaker is offering the best odds on the picks in your betslip. Select this bookie and your betslip will be transferred across to their site, where you can place your bet.
Who are the best F1 tipsters?
To view the very best F1 tipsters, head over to the 'Best F1 Tipsters' page. Here, we only highlight tipsters who have shown a profit over the twelve months and currently have F1 tips open.
Can I add my own F1 tips?
The simple answer is Yes! If you are not already registered, simply sign up and start adding your tips on the 'Make A Tip' page.
We have two monthly F1 tables, one for tipsters who add comments and one for everyone, which make up part of the over £6,000 we give away every month, so get making those tips now!
When is the Next F1 Race?
Next up is round 16 of the 2026 F1 season and it's the Spanish Grand Prix, with the main race being on Sunday, 13th September, with racing at the Madring.
Our motor racing content, including for this Italian Grand Prix, is meticulously crafted by Andy, a passionate F1 aficionado with a wealth of experience in the sport and who never misses a race, ensuring he's always up-to-date with the latest events.
Andy Powell
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