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Autodromo Nazionale di Monza

Monza, ItalyWIKI

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is the "Temple of Speed," a 5.793-kilometer Italian circuit where Formula 1 cars reach their highest velocities of the season. Located in the Royal Park of Monza near Milan, this historic venue has hosted the Italian Grand Prix since 1950 and remains Ferrari's spiritual home, where the Tifosi create the most passionate atmosphere in motorsport.

The track's character is defined by its long straights and chicanes, necessitating the lowest downforce configurations of the year. Cars regularly exceed 350 km/h on the main straight, and the slipstreaming battles through Curva Grande and into the Ascari chicane produce some of F1's most spectacular racing moments.

Monza has delivered unforgettable results: Pierre Gasly's shock maiden victory in 2020, Sebastian Vettel's sole win for Ferrari in 2019 sending the Tifosi into raptures, and the 1971 race that remains the closest finish in F1 history with five cars covered by 0.61 seconds.

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza circuit layout
Overtaking
7/10

Difficulty Rating

Tire Wear
Medium

Degradation Level

Strategy
1-stop

Typical Pit Stops

Recent Winners

2025
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2024
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
2023
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2022
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2021
Daniel Ricciardo
McLaren

Iconic Moments

2020

Pierre Gasly's shock maiden victory.

2021

Verstappen and Hamilton end up in the gravel together.

Next Race

Italian Grand Prix
Round 132026 Season
Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Race History

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Most Wins

1Michael Schumacher
5
2Lewis Hamilton
5
3Juan Fangio
3
4Stirling Moss
3
5Ronnie Peterson
3

Technical Specs

Circuit Length5.793 km
Number of Corners11
Lap Record1:21.046
Record HolderRubens Barrichello (2004)
Safety Car Likelihood40%
Latitude45.6156
Longitude9.2811
Temple of SpeedLow downforceSlipstreaming