{"id":881512,"date":"2026-09-06T00:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T00:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/881512\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T00:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T00:40:14","slug":"f1-italian-gp-sunday-schedule-weather-forecast-and-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/881512\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 Italian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Monza with Pierre Gasly<\/a> on pole after a stunning qualifying result for Alpine at the Italian GP.<\/p>\n

Gasly beat George Russell<\/a> by just 0.060s to take his first Formula 1 pole position, using a tow from Lewis Hamilton<\/a> to vault to the top of the timesheets in Q3. Oscar Piastri<\/a> qualified third, but will serve a three-place grid penalty for blocking Liam Lawson.<\/a><\/p>\n

Championship leader\u00a0Kimi Antonelli<\/a> qualified seventh at his home race but is set to start near the back because of his engine penalty, while Lando Norris was left eighth after missing out on a helpful slipstream from McLaren team-mate Piastri<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s race could be shaped by straightline speed, slipstreaming, energy management and heat at one of Formula 1\u2019s fastest circuits. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Italian GP.<\/p>\n

Read Also:<\/p>\n

How can I watch the F1 Italian GP?<\/p>\n

Broadcast coverage of Formula 1 varies by region.\u00a0In the United States, Apple TV is the primary broadcast partner for the 2026 season, with all sessions available on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV remains the series\u2019 global subscription streaming service.<\/p>\n

For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports continues as the championship\u2019s exclusive broadcaster, showing every session live throughout the 2026 season. F1 coverage can also be streamed via Sky Go or NOW, with highlights available free-to-air on Channel 4.<\/p>\n

Motorsport.com will provide live coverage and updates throughout the Italian GP weekend.<\/a><\/p>\n

F1 Italian GP Sunday schedule<\/p>\n

Times local to Monza:<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 6 \u2014 2026 Italian Grand Prix \u2014 3:00pm CEST<\/p>\n

For UK viewers:<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 6 \u2014 2026 Italian Grand Prix \u2014 2:00pm BST<\/p>\n

For US Eastern Time viewers:<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 6 \u2014 2026 Italian Grand Prix \u2014 9:00am ET<\/p>\n

F1 Italian GP full weekend schedule<\/p>\n

All times local to Monza:<\/p>\n

Friday, September 4 \u2014 free practice 1 \u2014 12:30pm CEST
\nFriday, September 4 \u2014 free practice 2 \u2014 4:00pm CEST
\nSaturday, September 5 \u2014 free practice 3 \u2014 12:30pm CEST
\nSaturday, September 5 \u2014 qualifying \u2014 4:00pm CEST
\nSunday, September 6 \u2014 2026 Italian Grand Prix \u2014 3:00pm CEST<\/p>\n

Italian GP Sunday weather forecast<\/p>\n

Sunday is expected to stay hot at Monza for the Italian GP, with mostly sunny conditions earlier in the day.<\/p>\n

Temperatures should already be around 30C by midday, so tyre life, brake temperatures and cooling could all become important during the race. With Monza\u2019s long straights and heavy braking zones, the heat may add another layer to an already demanding grand prix.<\/p>\n

A passing shower risk remains worth watching, but the main weather factor is expected to be heat rather than major disruption.<\/p>\n

Italian GP track facts<\/p>\n

Circuit: Monza
\nLocation: Monza, Italy
\nEvent: Italian GP
\nCircuit type: permanent road course
\nFriday sessions: free practice 1 and free practice 2
\nSaturday sessions: free practice 3 and qualifying
\nRace: Sunday, September 6<\/p>\n

Monza is Formula 1\u2019s Temple of Speed, with long straights, heavy braking zones and low-downforce demands that place a premium on efficiency, power and confidence under braking.<\/p>\n

\"Oscar <\/p>\n

Oscar Piastri, McLaren, George Russell, Mercedes, Pierre Gasly, Alpine<\/p>\n

Photo by: Sam Bagnall \/ Sutton Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n

2026 Formula 1 driver and team roster<\/p>\n

*Hadjar is injured for the Italian GP so is replaced by Lawson at Red Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda<\/a> stepping in at Racing Bulls.<\/p>\n

Photos from F1 Italian GP – Saturday<\/p>\n

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