The countdown to one of Ferrari’s most eagerly anticipated weekends of the 2026 Formula 1 season is under way, with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza taking place from Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September. After Lando Norris’s victory at Zandvoort, attention now turns to the historic Temple of Speed and Ferrari’s home race in front of the Tifosi.
The Italian Grand Prix forms round 13 of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, with the race scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Ferrari will be determined to fight for victory on home soil and reverse the difficult run of results that has continued since Budapest. The challenge at Monza will also come immediately after a Dutch Grand Prix in which Ferrari showed competitive race pace but missed a podium opportunity.
2026 Italian GP schedule at Monza
The Formula 1 weekend follows the traditional format, with two practice sessions on Friday, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, followed by the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. The full programme is listed below, with times given as CEST/local Monza time.
Friday 4 September
- Free Practice 1: 12:30
- Free Practice 2: 16:00
Saturday 5 September
- Free Practice 3: 12:30
- Qualifying: 16:00
Sunday 6 September
- Italian Grand Prix: 15:00
Fans looking for all the latest developments throughout Ferrari’s home weekend can also follow the dedicated 2026 Italian Grand Prix coverage, including practice, qualifying, race analysis, strategy and technical updates from Monza.
How to watch the 2026 Italian GP on TV and streaming
The entire Italian Grand Prix weekend will be shown live on Sky, with streaming available through SkyGo. Free practice, qualifying and the race will all be broadcast on Sky Sport F1 HD.
Friday – Free Practice
- FP1 – Friday 4 September at 12:30: live on Sky Sport F1 HD
- FP2 – Friday 4 September at 16:00: live on Sky Sport F1 HD
Saturday – Free Practice and Qualifying
- FP3 – Saturday 5 September at 12:30: live on Sky Sport F1 HD
- Q1, Q2 and Q3 – Saturday 5 September at 16:00: live on Sky Sport F1 HD
Sunday – Race
- Italian Grand Prix – Sunday 6 September at 15:00: live on Sky Sport F1 HD
Follow the Italian Grand Prix live on ScuderiaFans.com
The Italian Grand Prix weekend can also be followed live on ScuderiaFans.com. Dedicated qualifying coverage and the live race page will provide statistics, infographics, images from the circuit and real-time updates throughout the weekend.
Ferrari arrives at Monza with particularly high expectations after Zandvoort. Lewis Hamilton has already expressed hope that the Scuderia can fight for something special at its home Grand Prix, while the characteristics of the Temple of Speed will place a major emphasis on straight-line performance.
The Maranello team has also been preparing a significant technical step for the Italian weekend, with Ferrari targeting a Monza power boost following its Zandvoort aerodynamic upgrade.
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Formula 2 and Formula 3 return at Monza
The summer break is also over for the young drivers competing in Formula 2 and Formula 3, with both categories returning at Monza as the final phase of their respective seasons begins.
Formula 3 will conclude its championship in Madrid at the new Madring circuit, making the Monza weekend an important opportunity to prepare for the final push. The situation is slightly different in Formula 2, where the season will continue until December, although the Temple of Speed will still provide a demanding test for the championship’s leading young drivers.
As usual, both feeder categories will also be shown live on Sky. Their complete Monza schedules are listed below.
Formula 3 Monza schedule
Friday
- Free Practice: 08:35
- Qualifying Group A: 14:00
- Qualifying Group B: 14:20
Saturday
- Sprint Race: 09:30
Sunday
- Feature Race: 08:15
Formula 2 Monza schedule
Friday
- Free Practice: 10:00
- Qualifying: 14:55
Saturday
- Sprint Race: 14:15
Sunday
- Feature Race: 09:45
With Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 all on the programme, Monza is set for a packed weekend of racing. For Ferrari, however, the focus will inevitably be on delivering a strong home performance in front of the Tifosi as the 2026 season enters its decisive second half.
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