Overview
- The Italian Grand Prix runs from 4–6 September at Monza with the 53‑lap race due to start at 14:00 UK time on Sunday.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli will take a power‑unit change that sends him to the back of the grid, a move teams say is driven by earlier engine failures and reliability management.
- Ferrari will run a Michael Schumacher tribute livery and is expected to bring its next ADUO engine upgrade plus aerodynamic changes aimed at improving straight‑line speed for Monza.
- McLaren and Lando Norris arrive on strong form after back‑to‑back wins in Hungary and Zandvoort, giving them momentum to press for top results while rivals adjust to Antonelli's penalty.
- Monza’s long straights and light braking demand low downforce setups and tight energy management, which will shape qualifying runs, overtaking chances and the effectiveness of recent upgrades.