Formula 1 returns after the summer break with a historic date: the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the “cathedral of speed”." The Lombard layout will be the setting for the 16th race of the 2025 World Championship, from September 5 to 7, in an increasingly exciting championship and with many fronts open.
Championship context: McLaren dominates, Ferrari suffers.
McLaren arrives as the big favorite after the dominance shown at Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri It solidifies its lead with a 37-point advantage over its teammate. Lando Norris, that will seek to make amends for its abandonment in the Netherlands.
At the other end, Ferrari Faces the home race at a delicate moment: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton left Zandvoort with no points, which increases the pressure on the Italian fans in Monza.
Among the surprises, the young Frenchman Isack Hadjar (RB F1 Team) achieved its first podium in the category, climbing to tenth place in the World Championship.
Provisional standings (after the Dutch Grand Prix):
- 1st Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2nd Lando Norris (McLaren) +37 pts
- 3rd Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 4th George Russell (Mercedes)
- 5th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 10th Isack Hadjar (RB)
The Spaniards: lights and shadows
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): He comes after two consecutive races in the points (5th in Hungary, 8th in the Netherlands). Monza could be a good opportunity to keep racking up points on a track that favors the power of his car.
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari): He is experiencing his worst streak in F1, with five consecutive Sundays without scoring points. In Monza, under the pressure of the tifosi and in a Ferrari that can't find stability, the challenge will be enormous.
2025 Italian F1 Grand Prix schedule (Spanish mainland time)
Friday, September 5
- FP1: 13:30 – 14:30
- FP2: 17:00 – 18:00
Saturday, September 6
- FP3: 12:30 – 13:30
- Classification: 16:00
Sunday, September 7
- Carrera: 15:00 (53 vueltas)
Where to watch the 2025 Italian Grand Prix
- TV and streaming: DAZN F1 and Movistar+
- অনলাইন: Live coverage on MARCA.com
- Radio: Radio MARCA
Key Points of Monza 2025
- The fastest circuit in the World Championship, with average speeds above 250 km/h.
- High standards for braking and traction: every mistake costs dearly.
- Ferrari, under pressure, seeks a reaction at home.
- Alonso, in rising form.
- McLaren, the team to beat in the title race.
