News summary
- The 2026 Italian GP takes place from September 4–6 at Monza, with three practice sessions, Qualifying and the Grand Prix.
- FP1 and FP3 start at 12:30 local time, while FP2 and Qualifying begin at 16:00.
- The Italian GP starts at 15:00 local time on Sunday, with the schedule converted below for the US, Canada, UK, India and Australia.
Formula 1 heads to Monza this weekend for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, Round 13 of the championship. The historic Autodromo Nazionale Monza will host the traditional five-session format, with two practice sessions on Friday, final practice and Qualifying on Saturday, followed by the Grand Prix on Sunday.
According to the official Formula 1 Italian GP schedule, FP1 starts at 12:30 local time on Friday, September 4, followed by FP2 at 16:00. On Saturday, September 5, FP3 takes place at 12:30, with Qualifying scheduled for 16:00. The Grand Prix itself gets underway at 15:00 on Sunday, September 6.
Monza is one of the fastest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. The track is 5.793 km long, features 11 corners and will host a 53-lap Italian GP covering 306.72 km. The venue has been part of the F1 World Championship since its inaugural season in 1950, with the exception of the 1980 Italian GP, when the circuit underwent renovations.
The weekend also arrives with the championship battle intensifying. Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers’ Championship, while Lando Norris enters Monza after winning the Dutch GP and two consecutive Grands Prix. Ferrari, meanwhile, arrives at its home race with a special tribute to Michael Schumacher and technical developments aimed at improving performance on Monza’s long straights. Ferrari has also prepared a special SF-26 livery inspired by the 1996 F310, celebrating 30 years since Schumacher joined the Maranello team.
Italian GP 2026: F1 session times
All times below are local times in Monza (CEST, UTC+2):
| Session | Date | Monza local time |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, September 4 | 12:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, September 4 | 16:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, September 5 | 12:30 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, September 5 | 16:00 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sunday, September 6 | 15:00 |
The official Formula 1 schedule lists the same five sessions for the Italian GP weekend.
Italian GP 2026: times in the United States and Canada
For US Eastern Time (ET) and Canada Eastern Time, Monza is six hours ahead during the Italian GP weekend.
| Session | Date | US / Canada ET |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, September 4 | 6:30 AM |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, September 4 | 10:00 AM |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, September 5 | 6:30 AM |
| Qualifying | Saturday, September 5 | 10:00 AM |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sunday, September 6 | 9:00 AM |
Note: Canada spans multiple time zones. The table uses Eastern Time, corresponding to cities such as Toronto and Montreal. Times will differ in Central, Mountain and Pacific Canada.
Italian GP 2026: times in London, UK
With the UK on British Summer Time (BST), London is one hour behind Monza.
| Session | Date | London |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, September 4 | 11:30 AM |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, September 4 | 3:00 PM |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, September 5 | 11:30 AM |
| Qualifying | Saturday, September 5 | 3:00 PM |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sunday, September 6 | 2:00 PM |
Italian GP 2026: times in New Delhi, India
India is three hours and 30 minutes ahead of Monza during the Italian GP weekend.
| Session | Date | New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, September 4 | 4:00 PM |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, September 4 | 7:30 PM |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, September 5 | 4:00 PM |
| Qualifying | Saturday, September 5 | 7:30 PM |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sunday, September 6 | 6:30 PM |
Italian GP 2026: times in Australia
For Sydney and Australia’s Eastern Standard Time (AEST), the Italian GP weekend takes place 8 to 10 hours ahead of Monza depending on the session. Since Australian daylight saving time has not yet begun in New South Wales in early September, Sydney remains on AEST.
| Session | Date | Sydney / AEST |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, September 4 | 8:30 PM |
| Free Practice 2 | Saturday, September 5 | 12:00 AM |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, September 5 | 8:30 PM |
| Qualifying | Sunday, September 6 | 12:00 AM |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sunday, September 6 | 11:00 PM |
Note: Australia has several time zones. The table uses Sydney/Eastern Standard Time. Local times will differ in Adelaide, Darwin, Perth and other regions.
Where to follow the 2026 Italian GP
The entire weekend can be followed through Formula 1’s official live timing and F1 TV services, with availability varying by territory. F1 confirms that live coverage is available through F1 TV Pro in selected countries, while live timing is available across every session on F1.com and the official F1 app.
GRANDE PRÊMIO will also provide complete coverage of the Italian GP, including all five F1 sessions, paddock news, analysis and the latest developments from Monza.
FAQ
1. When is the 2026 Italian Grand Prix?
The 2026 Italian GP takes place from September 4–6 at Monza, with the race scheduled for Sunday, September 6.
2. What time is the 2026 Italian GP?
The Italian Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local time in Monza, which corresponds to 9:00 AM US Eastern Time, 2:00 PM in London, 6:30 PM in New Delhi and 11:00 PM in Sydney.
3. What time is F1 Qualifying for the Italian GP?
Qualifying starts at 16:00 local time on Saturday, September 5. That is 10:00 AM ET in the US and Canada, 3:00 PM in London, 7:30 PM in New Delhi and midnight in Sydney.
