2026 Italian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Monza for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix on September 4-6. How to buy tickets, where to stay, how to get to Monza & what to do in Milan and northern Italy.

2026 Monza F1 Tickets / F1 Experiences / Milan Hotels / Monza F1 Facebook group

The legendary Monza circuit has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit, with 1980 being the only season that the track didn’t appear on the schedule. The circuit marked its centenary in 2022 and there were a number of special events to celebrate the circuit’s centenary year. Renowned for being the fastest circuit on the calendar, Monza is visited annually by the devoted tifosi, who were treated to an unexpected and hugely popular victory by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in 2024.

Click the links below to read the different sections of our guide and scroll down to start planning your trip!

2026 Italian Grand Prix Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Learn about the best places to watch the action at Autodromo Monza.

Where To Stay

From trackside camping to the best hotels in Milan, here are the best places to stay for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 4-6

How to Get Around

The best ways to get to Monza for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Advice on flights to Milan, local trains, buses, driving & more

TRAVEL ADVICE

Trackside at Monza

Advice on entrance, trackside activities & race schedule for F1 fans attending the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Monza

TRACKSIDE GUIDE

Monza F1 Facebook Group

Join our Facebook group for fans attending the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Have your Monza questions answered by our friendly community and connect with over 5,000 fellow F1 fans.

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP

Budget Planner

Estimated costs for F1 tickets, accommodation & spending money to attend the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza

PLAN YOUR BUDGET

Race Facts & History

The oldest circuit on the current Formula 1 calendar, Monza’s history dates back to 1922, when it hosted the Italian Grand Prix for the first time.

MONZA HISTORY

What to See & Do in Italy

Your guide to the best things to see & do in Milan & Lombardy during your F1 trip to the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza

NORTHERN ITALY’S TOP ATTRACTIONS

Start Planning Your Trip to Italy

Timezone: GMT + 1 hour (Central European Time, or CET)
Currency: EUR
Language: Italian
Power Sockets: Type F, the same as most of continental Europe
Driving: Italians drive on the right. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%
Tap Water: Safe to drink
More Info: Italy Tourism Official Website

Do I Need a Tourist Visa for Italy?

Italy is part of the Schengen Area, which provides border free travel between 29 European member states. The majority of visitors do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.

Monza Weather

The Italian Grand Prix is held each year in early September at the end of the hot Italian summer when crisp mornings give way to clear, sunny skies and pleasantly warm days. Average daily maximum temperatures in September are in the mid-twenties and the chance of rain is quite low – on average, Milan only experiences five wet days in September. You will be fine in shorts and t-shirt during the day, but don’t forget to throw in a light jumper/jacket for the cooler evenings and some waterproofs, just in case.

Safety

Both Milan and Monza are relatively safe and violent crime is rare. Pickpockets are active in the city centre of Milan (particularly at the central train station) and on the metro and public transport, so be vigilant and keep your belongings secure. Renting a car? Don’t leave any valuables in it, especially when parking close to Monza.

Language

Many Italians speak and understand at least some English, particularly in the service industry. But it’s still worth buying yourself an Italian phrasebook and learning some pleasantries. The locals will appreciate you making an effort to learn a few basic phrases before your arrival. It’s also a good idea to have a translation app installed on your phone in case of ‘language emergencies’.

Money

The currency of Italy is the Euro. Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs (‘bancomat’ in Italian) are easy to find. Don’t take the risk of bringing lots of cash; just withdraw the money you will need each day or two. Nowadays, you can also pay by credit card, debit card or via your smartphone in most retail situations, including at Autodromo Monza. Tipping is not expected in Italy, though you can reward good service in a restaurant with a tip of up to 10%.

Italian Grand Prix FAQ

The 2026 Italian Grand Prix will be held at Autodromo Monza on September 4-6.

Tickets are for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix went on sale from September 9, 2025. F1 Experiences packages are also on sale. Learn more in our Ticket Buying Guide.

Recommended places to watch the action at Monza include the opening chicane, Ascari and Parabolica. If you want good views of the pits and podium ceremony, choose Right Lateral (26)grandstand. Learn more in our Monza Ticket Buying Guide.

It’s hard, but not impossible, to find a place to stay in Monza on race weekend. That’s why most fans choose to stay in Milan, where there’s a good supply and choice of places to stay. Other places to consider staying include Sesto San Giovanni in the north of Milan, or the nearby city of Bergamo. Learn more in our Accommodation Guide.

Depending on where you stay, taking the train is likely to be the quickest and cheapest way to get to the circuit (especially from central areas of Milan), though public buses, ride sharing and driving yourself are also options. Learn more in our Getting Around Guide.

Ticket prices have risen considerably at Monza since the pandemic, though more affordable grandstands are still available. We estimate that the average fan will spend about $1,400 USD on tickets, accomodation and spending money atttending the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Learn more in Budget Planner.

A public pit lane walk has not been held at Monza since 2019, though the Fan Zone is open on Thursday afternoon. F1 Experiences still runs an ‘exclusive pit lane walk’ for selected guests on Thursday afternoon/evening. Guests in the Formula 1 Paddock Club hospitality suite can take part in up to two daily pit lane walks from Friday to Sunday. Learn more in Trackside.

The Italian Grand Prix will not be one of the six race weekends in 2026 to feature the F1 Sprint format.

Support categories at the 2026 Italian GP will be Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup. Learn more in Trackside.

Trackside concerts by international artists are not held at the Italian Grand Prix, though local acts and DJs perform on the stage in the Fan Zone. Learn more in Trackside.

Italian Grand Prix News

2026 Porsche Supercup Calendar Confirmed

The 2026 calendar for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup has been announced, with eight rounds supporting European F1 race weekends.

Attendance Reaches 370,000 at 2025 Italian Grand Prix

370,000 fans attended a record-breaking Formula 1 weekend at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, where Monza hosted the sport for the 75th time.

2026 Formula 2 & Formula 3 Calendars Announced

Both of Formula 1’s feeder series, Formula 2 and Formula 3 have revealed their 2026 calendars. Here’s where and when each series will be racing in 2026.

F1 Garage – Formula 1’s Most Exclusive VIP Hospitality

Learn more and find out how to purchase access to the F1 Garage, which offers pit lane views & gourmet food prepared by Gordon Ramsay’s culinary team

Lunch at Ristorante Cavallino

The world is full of famous restaurants but for fans of Ferrari, there’s few better known than Maranello’s Ristorante Cavallino, opposite the gates of the Ferrari factory.

Every Italian Circuit which Formula 1 has Visited

Four different Italian circuits have hosted a round of the F1 World Championship since 1950 – including two venues which hosted only a single race each.

Readers’ Experiences at Monza – 2024 Italian Grand Prix

Readers from around the world share their experience of attending the 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Jo-Anne’s Travel Report – 2023 Italian Grand Prix

Jo-Anne travelled with her partner Paul to attend the 2023 Italian Grand Prix and tells us about her positive trackside experience at Monza.

Postcard from Monza – 2014 Italian Grand Prix

As well as doing lots of research to improve our Italian Grand Prix travel guide for next year, we also spent time at Monza meeting the fans.

About Italy & Milan

Stretching from the mountainous north to the Italian peninsula in the south, Italy is a culturally and historically rich country in Southern Europe with a population of 61 million. The Italian Grand Prix is held each year at the tail end of the European summer in Monza, a small town just outside Milan. A world leader in design and fashion with a rich history of art and culture, Milan is Italy’s second biggest city with a population in excess of three million.

A fascinating blend of old and new, Milan features a historic center (home to the Duomo, the world’s third largest church) as well as the imposing skyscrapers of the Port Garibaldi financial district. The city is the capital of Lombardy, the wealthy industrial heartland of Italy and the home of media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, the controversial ex-Prime Minister.

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