11:02
Final practice coming up!
We are less than half an hour away from the start of a crucial final hour of practice running ahead of qualifying at Monza.
Hamilton at Monza
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F1 Monza LIVE: Italian GP FP3 and Qualifying updates
Live coverage of Saturday at the F1 Italian Grand Prix
KEY MOMENTS
- Antonelli set for back-of-the-grid start
- George Russell fastest on Friday
- Gasly's Monaco F1 penalty reapplied
The 13th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season takes place at the Italian Grand Prix.
The Temple of Speed will be bathed in Ferrari Rosso for the weekend, but this colouring is likely to be broken up by fans sporting home hero Kimi Antonelli's merchandise.
The Mercedes driver arrives at Monza with a 59-point advantage over both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, but faces a tough task on Sunday, as an engine penalty, confirmed by his team, will see him start from the back of the grid.
Ferrari has brought its upgraded power unit to the track for the first time, in a bid to close the gap on front-runners Mercedes and McLaren, with Lando Norris having triumphed on the last two weekends for the latter. McLaren has also debuted its rotating rear wing, which it has called the H-Wing.
Super-clipping is expected to be a significant issue this weekend, especially on the run to Turn 1 in the race, with energy being spent down the back straight, no heavy braking for the Parabolica, and the main straight immediately following. How drivers manage their energy will be more crucial than ever this weekend.
Ferrari set the early pace on Friday with Charles Leclerc leading a Ferrari 1-2 in FP1, before Geroge Russell moved Mercedes to the top in the later session.
2026 Italian Grand Prix Saturday schedule
FP3 11:30am BST - 12:30pm BST
Qualifying: 3:00pm BST - 4:00pm BST
05 Sep 2026
10:46
Lewis Hamilton pinpoints worrying Ferrari limitation despite F1 engine upgrade
Lewis Hamilton pinpoints worrying Ferrari limitation despite F1 engine upgrade
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari’s straight-line speed deficit to its Formula 1 rival Mercedes remains “considerable” despite introducing an upgraded engine at the Italian Grand Prix.
Ferrari has lagged behind Mercedes in engine performance all season so far but the Italian team is hopeful that a second permitted upgrade via F1’s Additional Upgrade and Development Opportunities [ADUO] system would help plug the gap and increase its victory hopes at Monza.
Ferrari has introduced a new engine at Monza
10:38
ICA issues strong response after Flavio Briatore’s bombshell integrity allegations
Beyond the on-track action, yesterday's main headlines came as Gasly's Monaco penalty was reapplied following an appeal by Red Bull and McLaren. Reacting to the decision, Flavio Briatore went on a bizarre rant in a press conference, accusing one of the judges of bias towards McLaren.
The International Court of Appeal has now issued a response to the allegations.
Flavio Briatore started a remarkable row with McLaren on Friday
10:34
Good morning!
Hello, and welcome to Monza for qualifying day at the Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari and Mercedes have both shown strong pace so far this weekend, but as things crank up a notch, can McLaren or Red Bull join the party?