Advice on entrance, trackside activities & race schedule for F1 fans attending the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Monza
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The 2025 Italian Grand Prix is scheduled from September 5-7
Dates are also confirmed for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix on September 4-6
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The Monza circuit is located within the fourth largest city park in Europe, measuring 688 hectares. Unless you are being whisked by private shuttle to the Paddock, you’ll cover a lot of ground on foot over the weekend; the distances from the shuttle drop-off points to the entrance gates are long, and you’ll also have to walk to your seat inside the circuit. The weather is generally hot and sunny at Monza in the late Italian summer, and many grandstands are uncovered, so don’t forget to bring a hat and sunscreen and to wear light, comfortable clothing.
After reaching a low point in 2022, when fans complained about confusing entry restrictions, large queues to enter the circuit, overcrowding, poor facilities and a flawed token system for purchasing food and drink within the circuit, the fan experience has improved at the Italian Grand Prix. The token system was taken away, additional free water stations were added, security was improved and the new fanzone behind Parabolica has been introduced.
Monza Circuit App: The “Monza Circuit” app (available on the Apple app store and on Google Play) is worth downloading for maps, walking directions, points of interest and the schedule for both on-track action and events/appearances in the fan zone. The app also includes links to parking lots near the circuit which can be purchased in advance.
Monza Access & Orientation
Read the Getting There & Around section of our guide for detailed information on how to get to Monza, including public transport (trains, buses) and car parks near the track. Once you have arrived, seven gates (Ingresso A-G) provide access for fans to the circuit – see below for recommended entry gates based on your seating location. Download the Monza map here. Prohibited and allowed items are listed at the end of this post.
Last year, only Gate G (Mirabello) was open on Thursday from 13:00-20:00 for access to the fan zone. On Friday, all gates were open from 07:30-20:00 and on Saturday and Sunday, from 07:00-20:00. Gate opening & closing times are TBC for the 2025 Italian GP
Monza Entrance Gates
Gates A, G & F: On the eastern side of the circuit, closest to Parabolica. This is also the area where the shuttle buses drop fans off.
Gates B & C: On the west side of the circuit, closest to the stands on the pit straight and the opening Variante del Rettifilo.
Gate D: On the northeast corner of the circuit, close to the Lesmo corners and the Biassono train station. Not the greatest entry point if you are sitting in any of the grandstands, as you’ll have a very long walk.
Gate E: On the east part of the circuit, this is the best entry point if you are sitting in any of the grandstands on the Ascari chicane.
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2025 Italian Grand Prix Schedule
On-Track Schedule: The complete timetable for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix will not be published until around six weeks before race weekend. F1 session times are confirmed for 2025 and listed below. (View the 2024 schedule here)
Support Categories: Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup will be the main support categories at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. It will be the final race weekend of the season for both Formula 3 & Porsche Supercup.
Pit Lane Walk: Regular 3-day ticket holders have not been able to participate in a free pit lane walk on Thursday since 2019, though the new fanzone is expected to be open again on Thursday with appearances from support race drivers. F1 Experiences holds a pit lane walk on Thursday afternoon for selected guests as part of it’s F1 Live Packages. Paddock Club guests can take part in daily pit lane walks at selected times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, September 5
09:35-10:20: Formula 3 – Practice Session
10:30-10:45: Historic F1 Cars Demonstration
11:00-11:45: Formula 2 – Practice Session
11:55-13:00: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk
12:25-13:00: Pirelli Hot Laps
13:30-14:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice Session 1 (FP1)
15:00-15:10: Formula 3 – Qualifying Session Group A
15:20-15:30: Formula 3 – Qualifying Session Group B
15:55-16:25: Formula 2 – Qualifying Session
17:00-18:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice Session 2 (FP2)
18:30-19:15: Porsche Supercup – Practice Session
19:25-20:00: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk
20:00-21:30: F1 Experiences – Track Tour, Trophy Photo & Pit Lane Walk
Saturday, September 6
09:15-10:00: Formula 3 – Sprint Race (18 Laps or 40 minutes + 1 Lap)
10:10-10:25: Historic F1 Cars Demonstration
10:35-11:05: Porsche Supercup – Qualifying Session
11:35-12:00: Pirelli Hot Laps
12:30-13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice Session 3 (FP3)
14:15-15:05: Formula 2 – Sprint Race (21 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)
15:10-15:40: Paddock Club – Track Tour
16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying
17:15-17:35: Historic Car Demonstration
17:20-18:45: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk
18:15-19:15: F1 Experiences Champions Club – Grid Walk & Trophy Photo
Sunday, September 7
08:15-09:05: Formula 3 – Feature Race (22 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)
09:45-10:50: Formula 2 – Feature Race (30 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 Lap)
11:00-11:15: Historic F1 Cars Demonstration
11:45-12:20: Porsche Supercup – Race (15 Laps or 30 minutes + 1 Lap)
12:45-13:45: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk
13:00-13:30: Drivers’ Parade
13:30-13:55: Pirelli Hot Laps
14:44-14:46: National Anthem
14:48-14:50: Air Display – Frecce Tricolori Fly Past
15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio D’Italia 2025 (53 laps or 2 hours)
Monza Fan Zone
Monza’s new fan zone was launched in 2022 and then much improved in 2023. Location on the outside of the track between Ascari and Parabolica, it’s much larger than the previous fanzone behind the main straight grandstands. The fan zone features a small stage where DJs perform sets and the drivers make appearances. Also on offer are race simulators, podium, pitstop challenge and other interactive displays. It’s also the best place to go for the widest range of F1 team merchandise, food and drink. (It’s always recommended to buy your merchandise earlier in the weekend, as popular items/sizes do sell out.) There is expected to be free entry to the fan zone on Thursday afternoon (even without a race ticket) from 13:00-20:00. Entrance is only via Gate G.
Appearances by F1 drivers and team principals, DJ sets and musical performances are held on the stage in the fan zone from Thursday to Sunday. The fan zone schedule is not expected to be published until race week of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. F1 driver appearances generally take place between 10:30-12:30 on both Friday and Saturday. Get there early if you want to see the drivers from your favourite team.
Monza Facilities
Monza is a historic track and hasn’t received the investment it probably needs for upkeep, though renovation works have been launched in the past 12 months. This means that the facilities are a little tired, but the picturesque park surroundings go a long way to making up for this. The toilets are mainly of the portable variety, but they are kept fairly clean and queues are infrequent, except at peak times on race day.
Old Banked Circuit at Monza
You can’t visit Monza without checking out the historic banked circuit which still surrounds the current circuit. The best time to do this is before or after the race weekend (e.g. on Thursday or Monday), as it is officially off limits from Friday to Sunday. During our visit to Monza in May 2023, only the northern half of the old banked circuit was open.
Food & Drink at Monza
If you are on a budget, visit a shop before you head to the circuit to stock up on food and drink, but remember you cannot bring any glass, cans or alcohol. Being Italy, the food and drink on offer at Monza is better than at other circuits, but still overpriced. There are food and drink stalls located all around the circuit and prices vary. If you want to save a few Euros, there are also cheaper food and drink stalls just outside the circuit and passouts are available (near the Vedano gate, closest to Parabolica, for example).
A token system for buying food and drink has not been used at the last few editions of the Italian Grand Prix. You can purchase food and drink in the spectator areas using cash or card. Click here for a sample food and drink price list from Italian Grand Prix or check the prices below.
Cheeseburger = €12
Pizza Margarita / Pasta Amatriciana = €10.50
French Fries / Sandwiches = €4.50
Beer = €7.50
Espresso / Water = €1.50
Soft Drinks = €4.50
Prohibited & Allowed Items at Autodromo Monza
See below the list of allowed and prohibited items at Monza for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix. Please note that luggage storage services are not available at Monza. All objects that will be considered not suitable for entry to the circuit will be destroyed and will not be returned to the owners.
Prohibited: Weapons & Knives, Musical Instruments, Beach Umbrellas, Drugs, Work Tools, Smoke Bombs (Flares), Explosive Materials, Power Banks weighing more than 300 grams, Drones, Spray Cans, Glass, Bottles & Cans, Plastic Bottles larger than 500ml, Plastic Water Flasks larger than 500ml, Metallic Water Flasks larger than 500ml, Tens, Inflexible Rods, Bicycles, Scooters, Bags larger than 15 liters, Helmets, Alcoholic Drinks
Allowed: Plastic/Metal Bottles & Canteens up to 500ml with cap, Rain umbrellas without metallic extremities, Photo Camera, Tripods, Monopods & Selfie Sticks, Flexible plastic flag rods, Laptops or other electronic devices* (tablet, e-reader, power banks weighing less than 300 grams), Pocket Lighters, Chairs & Folding Stools (no wood). *At the entrance gate, control staff will ask you to switch on the device and show that it works.
