Overview

• Round 16 of 24 runs from Friday to Sunday at Monza, with practice on September 5, qualifying on September 6, and the grand prix on September 7 at 14:00 BST.
• Oscar Piastri arrives with a 34-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris after winning at Zandvoort as Norris retired late with a mechanical issue.
• Lewis Hamilton carries a five-place grid penalty for a yellow-flag infringement at Zandvoort after Ferrari’s double retirement there involving Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
• Broadcast details include Sky Sports F1 in the UK and ESPN/ESPN2 in the US, with F1 TV available in supported regions.
• Monza’s high-speed layout rewards low drag and engine power, and a warm, dry forecast around 27C is expected across the weekend.