The most eagerly awaited week of the year for the Tifosi is almost here. Formula 1 is preparing to arrive at Monza for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, with the Temple of Speed completing its final preparations to welcome the sea of red and thousands of motorsport fans for one of the most anticipated weekends on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
For anyone heading to the circuit, this complete 2026 Italian GP fan guide covers the essential information for the weekend: the Formula 1 and support-series schedule, how to reach the Autodromo Nazionale Monza by car or public transport, which entrance gate to use for each grandstand and what spectators are allowed to bring inside. Demand for Ferrari’s home race has already been enormous, with Sunday tickets at Monza already sold out.
2026 Italian GP weekend schedule at Monza
The action begins on Friday 4 September with practice for Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3. Saturday features the final Formula 1 practice session and qualifying, before the Italian Grand Prix itself takes place on Sunday 6 September at 15:00 local time.
Friday 4 September
- 08:35–09:20: Formula 3 – Free Practice
- 10:00–10:45: Formula 2 – Free Practice
- 12:30–13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1
- 14:00–14:10: Formula 3 – Qualifying, Group A
- 14:20–14:30: Formula 3 – Qualifying, Group B
- 14:55–15:25: Formula 2 – Qualifying
- 16:00–17:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice 2
- 17:30–18:15: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Free Practice
- 18:25–18:40: Historic Cars
Saturday 5 September
- 09:30–10:15: Formula 3 – Sprint Race
- 10:25–10:40: Historic Cars
- 10:50–11:20: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Qualifying
- 12:30–13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 3
- 14:15–15:05: Formula 2 – Sprint Race
- 16:00–17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying
- 17:15–17:35: Historic Cars
Sunday 6 September
- 08:15–09:05: Formula 3 – Feature Race
- 09:45–10:50: Formula 2 – Feature Race
- 11:00–11:15: Historic Cars
- 11:45–12:20: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Race
- 13:00–13:30: Formula 1 – Drivers’ Parade
- 15:00–17:00: Formula 1 – Italian Grand Prix
The Italian Grand Prix will once again put Ferrari and the Tifosi at the centre of attention. The Scuderia is also preparing to make the occasion particularly significant, with a special SF-26 livery inspired by Michael Schumacher’s first Ferrari season planned for the Monza weekend.
How to get to Monza circuit by car
Normal traffic arrangements will be heavily modified during the Italian Grand Prix weekend, particularly in the area surrounding the circuit. Despite the restrictions, spectators can still reach the Autodromo Nazionale Monza using their own cars or motorcycles.
From Milan via Viale Zara: follow Viale Fulvio Testi, Viale Brianza and Viale Lombardia to Rondò dei Pini and Villa Reale, then enter the park through Porta Vedano or Porta Santa Maria alle Selve. The latter is reserved for pedestrians and service personnel.
From Milan via Piazzale Loreto: follow Viale Monza through Sesto San Giovanni, then Viale Casiraghi and Viale Brianza before joining the same route as traffic arriving via Viale Zara.
From Turin: take the A4 Turin-Milan motorway and continue on the Milan-Venice section to the Cinisello Balsamo-Sesto San Giovanni-Milano Viale Zara exit, then follow the route from Milan described above.
From Como or Varese: take the A9 motorway as far as Saronno, then the SS527 to Rondò dei Pini before following the Milan route. Alternatively, travel via Bovisio Masciago towards Desio and use Porta Biassono or Porta Vedano.
From Lecco: take the SS36 to Rondò dei Pini and then follow the route described for traffic arriving from Milan.
From Genoa: take the A7 motorway towards Milan, followed by the western ring road towards Venice and then the eastern ring road. After the toll barrier, use exit 16 towards Monza or exit 20 at Vimercate towards Villasanta.
From Florence or Bologna: take the A1 motorway towards Milan and then the eastern ring road towards Venice, following the same directions as traffic arriving from Genoa.
From the Brenner Pass or Venice: take the A4 motorway to the Agrate exit. From there, follow the SP13 towards Monza or Concorezzo for access through Porta Villasanta, or head towards Vimercate for Porta San Giorgio or Porta Lesmo.
How to reach the 2026 Italian GP at Monza by train
Public transport is another option for reaching the Temple of Speed during the Formula 1 weekend, with rail services providing connections to Monza.
Monza railway station is located on Via Caduti del Lavoro and serves as the main rail hub for the Brianza area. It sits on the Milan-Chiasso line and is served by the S8, S9 and S11 suburban railway services, while also acting as a terminus for lines to Lecco and Molteno.
The station is approximately 6.6 kilometres from the circuit. Spectators can continue their journey by bus or on foot.
Monza itself is not served by the Milan Metro. However, spectators can take Milan Metro Line 1 to Sesto 1° Maggio FS and then transfer to the Z221 bus, which stops in Monza.
Special Trenord trains and Monza shuttle service
Trenord has announced additional services specifically for the Italian Grand Prix weekend to help Tifosi reach the circuit.
Special trains will operate from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo on Sunday 6 September, subject to availability.
A combined return train and shuttle service will also operate from Milan to Monza railway station. Passengers can then continue to the circuit on the Black Shuttle Line, which serves Gate G.
The service is available through the special “GP Monza Treno + Navetta Nera Autodromo” ticket, priced at €10. It includes a return rail journey from any Milan station to Monza FS and the Black Line shuttle bus transfer from Monza station to Gate G at the circuit.
The Black Shuttle departs from the square outside the station, using the exit from platform 7.
Spectators can also purchase the GP Monza Trenord Day Pass, a return ticket valid from anywhere in Lombardy to all Monza stations and available for all three days of the event. Children under 14 travel free when accompanied by an adult.
Regional Trenord services between Milan and Monza can be purchased through the Trenitalia app or the Trenord website.
Which entrance gate should you use at Monza?
After reaching the area surrounding the circuit, spectators must choose the appropriate entrance. During a Formula 1 weekend, several access points and routes are closed to general ticket holders and reserved for people carrying special passes that cannot be purchased by the public.
Choosing the correct entrance for your grandstand can therefore make reaching your seat considerably easier. According to the official Monza circuit guidance, the recommended gates are as follows:
- Gate A/B – Vedano: grandstands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 35A, 35B and 35C.
- Gate B – Santa Maria: grandstands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 32, plus Circolare Prato General Admission.
- Gate C – Costa Bassa: grandstands 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 32, plus Circolare Prato General Admission.
- Gate D – Lesmo: grandstands 6, 9, 10, 10Bis, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 32, 33A, 33B and 34, plus Circolare Prato General Admission.
- Gate G – Mirabello: grandstands 9, 10, 10Bis, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17A, 17B, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 33A and 33B, the Gradinate Interno Parabolica and Circolare Prato General Admission.
What can you take into Monza for the Italian GP?
Spectators should also check what they are permitted to bring into the circuit before travelling. The following items are listed as permitted during the Italian Grand Prix:
- Plastic or metal bottles and flasks up to 500 ml with caps
- Rain umbrellas without metal tips
- Cameras, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks
- Flexible plastic flag poles
- Laptops and other electronic devices, including e-readers and tablets
- Small power banks weighing no more than 300 g
- Pocket lighters
- Folding chairs and stools, excluding wooden versions
Items prohibited inside Monza circuit
The following items are listed as prohibited:
- Drones
- Flares and smoke devices
- Weapons and knives
- Drugs
- Work tools
- Spray cans
- Metal flasks larger than 500 ml
- Bags and luggage larger than 15 litres
- Musical instruments
- Explosive materials
- Power banks weighing more than 300 g
- Large sun umbrellas and parasols
- Glass
- Bottles and cans
- Plastic flasks larger than 500 ml
- Tents
- Rigid poles
- Bicycles
- Scooters
- Helmets
- Alcoholic drinks
- Animals
With Sunday already sold out and huge numbers of Ferrari supporters expected at the Temple of Speed, planning transport and choosing the correct circuit entrance in advance could make the Italian Grand Prix weekend considerably easier. Fans travelling to Monza should also allow additional time for the traffic restrictions, security checks and large crowds expected around the circuit.
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 6 September, with the race starting at 15:00 local time following the Drivers’ Parade at 13:00. For those following the rest of Ferrari’s campaign after Monza, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar contains the complete schedule for the remaining rounds of the season.
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