Italy: The TV Program

The Italian Grand Prix, whose first edition took place on September 4, 1921, in Brescia, has been part of the world championship calendar since 1950. Since then, all races have been held at the Monza circuit, except for the 1980 edition, which was held at the Imola circuit. It has been designated as the European Grand Prix seven times, an honorary title awarded each year from 1923 to 1967.

With its historic allure, Monza is one of the most prestigious races on the calendar. In its current layout, Monza is fast and fluid thanks to its long straights and famous chicanes. The most well-known corner is the Parabolica, which sets up the start-finish straight and has witnessed some spectacular overtakes.

Monza is an engine-focused circuit, with more than 75% of the lap at full throttle, more than any other track on the calendar. There are four phases of continuous acceleration averaging 13 seconds each: the main straight, the Curva Grande, the section separating the Lesmos from the Variante Ascari, and finally the one between Ascari and the Parabolica. At 16 seconds, the main straight is the longest.

Considered the fastest circuit of the season, Monza is also the one that provides the shortest race in time if it doesn’t rain. A stronghold for Mercedes since the arrival of the V6 engines, mainly thanks to the horsepower delivered by the German engine. However, Monza could be, like Spa-Francorchamps, favorable to Ferrari.

Indeed, the Ferrari once again proved in Belgium that it has superior traction and top speed compared to Mercedes. Hence, it’s impossible not to dream in Maranello, since the Italian team hasn’t won at home since 2010. This year will be one of the best opportunities for the Scuderia.

Note that the Italian Grand Prix is the last race of the season on the European continent.

As with every Grand Prix this season, it is the Canal + group that broadcasts the entire event from Friday’s free practice to Sunday’s race. Note that this weekend, the broadcast is split between Canal+ Décalé for the free practice sessions and qualifications, and Canal+ for the race.

All sessions and the race can also be followed on F1 TV, Formula 1’s streaming service, live and on demand.

Track Length: 5.793 Km

**Number of laps in race:** 53

Track record: 1:19.119 (Kimi Räikkönen, 2018)

Record holder for victories: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton (5), Ferrari (18)

Record holder for pole positions: Lewis Hamilton (6), Ferrari (20)

The TV program in France:

The TV program in Switzerland:

It should be noted that in French-speaking Switzerland, it is RTS that will broadcast the Grand Prix. The qualifying sessions will be aired live on RTS2 while the race will be shown on RTS1.

The TV program in Belgium:

In Belgium, it’s RTBF that will broadcast the qualifications and the race live on “La Deux”.