F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026: Streaming Options and Schedules

The Italian Grand Prix 2026 will feature a series of exciting sessions with memorable moments. It will be a three-day event in the Formula One season. The highly anticipated Formula 1 event will take place on September 4-6, 2026, at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. The weekend will feature practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race. Several drivers will be ready to compete against each other on the track. Additionally, each team will aim to put its strategic plans into execution during the upcoming race.

The event will officially be named “Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Premio D’Italia 2026.” Italian fans will be eager to witness another thrilling Formula 1 weekend at Monza.  

Event Details for the Italian Grand Prix 2026

What’s New in the F1 2026 Season?

Formula One has several recent updates. Several top drivers have signed lengthy contracts. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have signed contract extensions that will keep them in Formula 1 through 2030. Verstappen signed a long-term contract extension with Red Bull Racing, keeping him with the team through 2030. Similarly, Norris signed a long-term contract extension with McLaren that runs until 2030.

The 2026 Italian GP will feature Ferrari’s special tribute to Michael Schumacher, along with updates to its power unit. Ferrari will honor Michael Schumacher at the Italian Grand Prix.

Past Formula One Rivals

Lando Norris finished first for McLaren with a 2:04:44.859. He earned 25 points and is a consistent performer in Formula 1. Kimi Antonelli finished in second position for the Mercedes team. He earned 18 points with a time difference of +11.536s. His teammate George Russell claimed a win in third place for Mercedes. He earned 15 points for his third-place finish. Furthermore, Lewis Hamilton overtook his teammate Charles Leclerc to claim fourth place for Ferrari.

Leclerc finished fifth for Ferrari and earned 10 points. Oscar Piastri and Liam Lawson finished in sixth and seventh position for McLaren and Red Bull Racing, respectively. Piastri earned eight points, while Lawson collected six points. Nico Hülkenberg finished eighth for Audi, one lap behind the race leader. Hülkenberg earned four points for his eighth-place finish. Fernando Alonso overtook Pierre Gasly to clinch ninth position for Aston Martin.

Pierre Gasly finished 10th for Alpine in the previous race and earned one point. Yuki Tsunoda and Arvid Lindblad finished 11th and 12th, respectively, for Racing Bulls. Tsunoda and Lindblad completed one lap behind the race leader. Gabriel Bortoleto finished 13th for Audi, one lap behind the race leader. Franco Colapinto finished 14th for Alpine, with two laps behind the race leader. Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz finished 15th and 16th, respectively.

Max Verstappen crashed out on lap 2 and was forced to retire from the race. The Red Bull racing team was very disappointed by his early exit in the previous race.  Oliver Bearman suffered a Ferrari power unit failure and retired from the race. Esteban Ocon retired later after suffering the same Ferrari power unit failure as his teammate. Valtteri Bottas retired due to hydraulic issues, while Lance Stroll suffered unidentified mechanical or technical issues. Alexander Albon retired after colliding with his teammate Carlos Sainz. Albon’s retirement towards the end of the race was a setback for the team.

F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Circuit

• The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza was built in 1922 and hosted its first official Formula 1 World Championship in 1950.
• This circuit has a famous “Temple of Speed”, featuring the fastest average lap speeds and lowest-downforce configurations in Formula 1. The circuit also features a historic banked oval and requires teams to run low-downforce setups. Several drivers have enjoyed strong performances on the high-speed circuit.

• The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza circuit is famous for its fastest-speed configurations. Lando Norris set a 1:20.901 lap record on lap 53 for McLaren-Mercedes. The average speed at the circuit typically ranges from 257 to 260 km/h on the F1 calendar. Which team will take victory in the upcoming race?
• Max Verstappen won the race for the Red Bull Racing-Honda team. He also started from pole position and converted his advantage into victory.  Who will take a win at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix?

Live Stream for the Italian Grand Prix 2026

The Italian Grand Prix 2026 will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. This race will also be available on Channel 4, which provides free-to-air highlights coverage.

Canal+ will be available to F1 event viewers in France. This platform will give live coverage of the practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix race.

This race will air on Apple TV in the United States. With an Apple TV+ subscription, viewers can watch all practice sessions, the qualifying round, and the main race.

The F1 race will be broadcast on Kayo Sports and Foxtel via Fox Sports in Australia. The Kayo Sports stream shows every practice, qualifying session, and the main race live or at pace. Foxtel will broadcast live coverage on Fox Sports (Channel 506).

FanCode will be live streaming the Formula 1 event in India. In other markets, some options include Tata Play FanCode Sports, which will be available as a television channel.

In South Africa, the F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 will air on SuperSport. In addition, the race will air on DStv, the DStv stream, and Showmax, which requires a subscription.

The F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 will be available on the DAZN F1 channel for viewers in Spain. This platform will include all practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the main race.

Fans can watch the F1 race on Sky Deutschland in Germany. This platform will provide pay-TV live coverage of all practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race. In addition, this race will air on RTL, free-to-air, depending on their sublicensing agreements for the 2026 season.

The F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 will be available on Sky Sport F1 or Sky Sport Now in Italy. In addition, TVB/TV8 will select sessions or highlights to air during the F1 race.

The Italian Grand Prix 2026 will be streamed on Sky Sport Now or via F1 TV Pro in New Zealand. Other options include F1 TV Pro, which will officially be a top streaming service with live feeds.

Fans can also watch the race live stream on bet365.com, where eligible users can access coverage on race day.

F1 Schedule for Italian Grand Prix 2026

September 4, 2026 (Friday)

September 5, 2026 (Saturday)

September 6, 2026 (Sunday)

Note: Monza is 2 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.

F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026: Overview of the Top Drivers

Lando Norris

Lando Norris has been a consistent performer in Formula 1. Norris claimed back-to-back victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grand Prix. He earned pole position on Saturday, displaying supreme speed and precision through the Zandvoort corners. He delivered an impressive performance in the final stages of the Grand Prix. Despite severe tire degradation, he made several brilliant moves for McLaren. Kimi Antonelli was the championship leader at the point, but Norris retook the lead on Lap 54.

The pressure of the restart tested his confidence and race performance. Based on his recent form, Norris will aim to take a victory and extend his winning streak in the upcoming race.

Kimi Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli is a rising star following his recent race victory. Additionally, Antonelli is extending his lead at the top of the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship. He delivered a mixed-results weekend, with a strong qualifying performance in his title fight. Antonelli showed steady improvement from practice to the Grand Prix. He returned to the track for the restart following Verstappen’s crash and proved his resilience and determination. Antonelli overtook his teammate George Russell and finished second in the race.

Russell finished third in the same race. Both drivers delivered strong performances for Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli will look to claim another strong podium finish at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen has suffered several disappointing results during the 2026 Formula One season. At his home race, Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap and failed to finish.

Verstappen accelerated too early, lost control, and forcing him to retire and triggered a red flag. Following the setback, Verstappen will return to regain his form in the remaining races. At the highly anticipated Italian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen will aim to claim a win at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza.