F1 teams and drivers to hold a minute’s silence before Monza FP1 in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II. F1 to hold minute’s silence for Queen before Monza FP1.

The Formula 1 teams and drivers will hold a minute’s silence ahead of today’s first free practice session for the 2022 Italian Grand Prix at the Monza circuit in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.

The news of the death of the Queen aged 96 on Thursday has led to a flood of tributes from the world of motor racing and Formula 1. As a mark of respect for Britain’s longest serving monarch, Formula 1 teams, drivers and officials will gather in the pitlane at Monza with ten minutes before FP1 in order to pay their respects.

There are also plans to hold a similar tribute on the grid on Sunday ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, with further details to be confirmed at a later moment.

Many figures and personalities from the world of Formula 1 wanted to express their condolences to the Royal Family after the Queen’s death, as they praised the impact she had on them and the wider world.

Former Ferrari boss and current F1 president Stefano Domenicali said: “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For more than seven decades she dedicated her life to public service with dignity and devotion and inspired so many around the world. Formula 1 sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”

Scuderia Ferrari hailed her as ‘groundbreaking’ as the Maranello team offered its sympathies to the Royal family and the British members of the paddock.

Emirati former rally driver and current president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, released an official statement making clear how influential the Queen and Royal Family had been in helping support the growth of motorsport.

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“It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Queen was undoubtedly one of the most respected heads of state ever to have lived, and I send my condolences, and those of the entire FIA community, to the Royal Family and all of the citizens of The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Motor sport, and especially Formula 1, has its heart in the United Kingdom, and the Royal Family has over the years given great support and patronage to the sport. For this we thank them, and those events taking place around the world this weekend will undoubtedly be undertaken in honour of her Majesty.”