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<\/p>\nFormula 1 heads to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix and the last European race of 2025.<\/p>\n
All eyes will be on whether Lando Norris can bounce back after his shock retirement at Zandvoort as Oscar Piastri dominated the race.<\/p>\n
The end result means Piastri leads the Drivers’ Championship by 34 points with nine rounds remaining.<\/p>\n
Ferrari had a nightmare Dutch Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton crashed out and Charles Leclerc also retired when he was hit by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.<\/p>\n
To make matters worse, Hamilton was given a five-grid place penalty for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix after he went too quick under double waved yellow flags on the reconnaissance laps to the grid in Zandvoort.<\/p>\n
Red Bull somewhat returned to form as Max Verstappen stood on the podium for the first time since June and there is increasing attention on Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar following his maiden podium.<\/p>\n
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McLaren’s Lando Norris was heartbroken as his title hopes were dealt a huge blow following retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix<\/p>\n
Italian GP track – Monza<\/p>\n
Since the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, Monza has featured on the calendar every season apart from 1980.<\/p>\n
It is known as ‘The Temple of Speed’ as the cars hit over 200mph on the long straights where raw engine power and low drag is vital, given the rest of the 3.6-mile track is only made up of three chicanes and three other right-hand turns.<\/p>\n
The prime overtaking spot is into Turn 1 but the drivers can also makes moves going into the Ascari Chicane at Turn 8.<\/p>\n
Michael Schumacher and Hamilton hold the joint-record of five Italian Grand Prix wins.<\/p>\n
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Lewis Hamilton has been handed a five place penalty for the Italian Grand Prix for yellow flag infringement before the start of the Zandvoort race<\/p>\n
Italian GP weather in Monza<\/p>\n
It is set to be a dry, warm weekend in Monza with temperatures consistently at 27C across the three days of action and currently no rain on the forecast.<\/p>\n
The last rain-affected Italian Grand Prix came in 2008 when Sebastian Vettel took a shock maiden win for Toro Rosso.<\/p>\n
Italian GP dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1’s live schedule – practice, qualifying and race<\/p>\n
Friday September 5
8.30am: F3 Practice
9.55am: F2 Practice
12pm: Italian Grand Prix Practice One (session starts at 12:30pm)*
1.55pm: F3 Qualifying
2.50pm: F2 Qualifying
3.35pm: Italian Grand Prix Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Show<\/p>\n
Saturday September 6
8.10am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Italian Grand Prix Practice Three (session starts at 11:30am)
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Italian Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
3pm: ITALIAN GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING*
5pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook<\/p>\n
Sunday September 7
7.10am: F3 Feature Race
8.40am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Italian GP build-up
2pm: THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Italian GP reaction
5pm: Ted’s Notebook<\/p>\n
*also on Sky Sports Main Event<\/p>\n
How to watch or stream the Italian Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland<\/p>\n
Got Sky?<\/p>\n
TV: Sky customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday afternoon to the Italian Grand Prix itself on Sunday, September 7 at 2pm<\/p>\n
App: Sky customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app<\/a> – with the option to go onboard with any driver!<\/p>\n Not got Sky?<\/p>\n Stream: Non-Sky customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass<\/a><\/p>\n Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog<\/a><\/p>\n FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app<\/a><\/p>\n How to watch the Italian GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app<\/p>\n Sky Sports Subscribers can:<\/p>\n Download or open the Sky Sports app<\/a>Head to the ‘Watch’ section at 12.30pm for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 2pmTap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channelSign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)<\/p>\n *Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD<\/a><\/p>\n What is NOW?<\/p>\n NOW is an instant streaming service offering access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, every Sky Sports+ stream, and much more.<\/p>\n It’s an app, so customers can sign up and stream instantly across over 60 devices<\/a>. It offers contract-free membership options, so customers can cancel anytime!<\/p>\n You can choose between a Month or Day Membership. See the latest NOW membership prices.<\/a><\/p>\n