As Formula 1 heads to Monza for its 16th round of the 2025 World Championship, the eyes will be on the return of the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place this Sunday.
One of the crucial and highly anticipated races in the F1 calendar, the Italian Grand Prix, is here. Monza has been a fan-favorite track with its cultural and most famous long straights. Monza, which has been termed as the 'Temple of Speed,' will be hosting the 76th edition of the Italian GP.
McLaren has been a dominant force in the competition, sitting atop the championship with 584 points, 324 points clear of second-placed Ferrari and 336 points ahead of third-placed Mercedes.
Oscar Piastri won his seventh race of the season after finishing first at the podium in the Netherlands, extending his lead at the driver's championship with 309 points, holding an edge with 34 points ahead of his teammate Lando Norris, who is at 275 points. Local hero Max Verstappen finished as the runner-up.
Meanwhile, Monza serves as the home of Ferrari. Charles Leclerc won the race last year, and this time he will be supported by none other than seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who will be racing for the first time in front of the local crowd.
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Where to watch F1 Italian Grand Prix for free
| TV channel | Streaming |
|---|---|
| Fox Sports (506) | Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV |
All the F1 action from the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
Italian Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix will take place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Italy, on Sunday, September 7, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Sept. 7 | 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Sept. 7 | 10:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Sept. 7 | 9:00 p.m. |
Italian Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 8 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 14 | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 16 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 17 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 18 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 19 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 20 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Sept. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sept. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format