News summary
- The 2026 Italian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, September 6, at 3:00 p.m. local time at Monza, with the race scheduled for 53 laps.
- Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the race at 9:00 a.m. ET, while viewers in the UK, India, Australia and New Zealand have different start times.
- Apple TV, TSN/RDS, Sky Sports F1, FanCode, Fox Sports and Sky Sport are among the broadcasters carrying the Italian GP in the selected markets.
Formula 1 returns to the track on Sunday for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, the 13th round of the season, with Monza set to host a race featuring a surprising front row.
Pierre Gasly will start from pole after producing a 1:21.786 lap in qualifying, beating George Russell by just 0.060s. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will line up third and fourth for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen starts fifth. Oscar Piastri drops to sixth after a three-place grid penalty.
The race will take place at 3:00 p.m. local time in Monza on Sunday, September 6. Formula 1’s official schedule confirms the start time, with the event covering 53 laps of the 5.793-km circuit.
Fans who want a complete guide to the weekend can also check where to watch Italian GP qualifying, published by GRANDE PRÊMIO ahead of Saturday’s session.
When is the 2026 Italian GP?
The Italian Grand Prix starts at 3:00 p.m. local time in Monza on Sunday, September 6.
The race is scheduled for 53 laps and will decide the 13th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Italian GP race times around the world
| Country | Race start | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| United States (ET) | 9:00 a.m. | Apple TV, Yahoo Sports |
| Canada (ET) | 9:00 a.m. | TSN, RDS, TSN+ |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 2:00 p.m. | Sky Sports F1, NOW |
| India (IST) | 6:30 p.m. | FanCode |
| Australia (AEST) | 11:00 p.m. | Fox Sports, Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand (NZST) | 1:00 a.m. Monday | Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now |
The times above are based on the 3:00 p.m. local start at Monza.
United States
The Italian GP starts at 9:00 a.m. ET in the United States.
Apple TV is the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the country from 2026, carrying every practice, qualifying session, Sprint and Grand Prix live. Yahoo Sports also carries qualifying and race coverage through its partnership with Apple.
Canada
Canadian viewers can follow the race from 9:00 a.m. ET.
TSN and RDS hold the Canadian F1 rights, with TSN providing English-language coverage and RDS serving French-speaking viewers. TSN+ also offers additional streaming feeds.
United Kingdom
The Italian GP starts at 2:00 p.m. BST in the UK.
Sky Sports F1 remains the exclusive live broadcaster for Formula 1 in the country, with the race also available through NOW.
India
Indian fans can watch the race from 6:30 p.m. IST.
FanCode holds the exclusive F1 broadcasting rights in India and provides live coverage of the Grand Prix.
Australia
The Italian GP starts at 11:00 p.m. AEST on Sunday night in Australia.
Fox Sports carries the complete F1 season, with coverage also available through Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
New Zealand
New Zealand viewers will have to wait until 1:00 a.m. NZST on Monday, September 7, when the Italian GP gets underway.
Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now carry live coverage of Formula 1 throughout the 2026 season.
Who starts from pole at the Italian GP?
Pierre Gasly will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position after beating George Russell by 0.060s in qualifying.
Charles Leclerc starts third for Ferrari, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Max Verstappen occupies fifth. Oscar Piastri starts sixth after his three-place penalty, with Franco Colapinto moving up to seventh on the grid.
The full starting order reflects additional penalties for Kimi Antonelli, Alexander Albon and Liam Lawson. GRANDE PRÊMIO follows all the action from the Italian GP, the 13th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
FAQ
1. What time does the 2026 Italian GP start?
The Italian Grand Prix starts at 3:00 p.m. local time at Monza on Sunday, September 6. That is 9:00 a.m. ET in the United States and Canada, 2:00 p.m. BST in the UK, 6:30 p.m. IST in India, 11:00 p.m. AEST in Australia and 1:00 a.m. NZST on Monday in New Zealand.
2. Where can I watch the Italian GP?
US viewers can watch the race on Apple TV, while Canadian fans have TSN and RDS. In the UK, Sky Sports F1 and NOW carry the live race; FanCode covers India; Fox Sports and Kayo Sports serve Australia; and Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now broadcast the race in New Zealand.
3. Who is on pole for the Italian GP?
Pierre Gasly starts from pole position for Alpine after setting a 1:21.786 in qualifying. George Russell joins him on the front row, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton fourth.
