Italian Grand Prix 2026, F1 practice LIVE: Practice running has officially wrapped up at Monza as drivers completed three busy sessions ahead of the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, September 5, 2026. George Russell and Mercedes set the pace on soft tyres, while Ferrari gave their home fans plenty to cheer about with strong speed from both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. With Red Bull still fighting car balance issues, the field looks incredibly tight as teams head straight into qualifying.
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Italian Grand Prix 2026 Practice Overview
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Event: Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix Practice (FP1, FP2, FP3)
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Date: September 4 and September 5, 2026
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Venue: Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy
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Fastest Driver Overall: George Russell (Mercedes) with a lap of 1:19.824
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Next Session: Qualifying on Saturday at 4:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST)
What Were The Top Lap Times In F1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 Practice?
George Russell set the fastest lap of practice during FP3 with a time of 1:19.824 on soft tyres. Lewis Hamilton finished second with a lap of 1:19.904, followed by Max Verstappen in third place.
Who Won FP1, FP2, And FP3 At Monza 2026?
Charles Leclerc topped FP1 on Friday afternoon for Ferrari, while George Russell went fastest in both FP2 and Saturday morning final practice session FP3.
What Happened On Team Radio During Monza Practice?
Max Verstappen complained about his car clipping on the main straight and lacking stability under braking. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton told his engineer that front tyre grip felt good but warned that the rear tyres were degrading quickly in the heat.
What Are The Big Track Updates Ahead Of Italian Grand Prix Qualifying?
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty that pushes him to the back of the grid for Sunday’s race. Qualifying begins today at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time, with Mercedes and Ferrari expected to fight for pole position.
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