Welcome to our short brief on the Italian Grand Prix 2024 for new F1 fans! Let’s examine why the race at the historic Monza circuit is the most iconic and beloved Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar, why every driver loves the destination so much, and what to expect from the Italian GP 2024 edition.
Why Monza makes the Italian GP feel different?
Monza—a historic ‘Temple of Speed’—pushes cars flat-out for 80% of its five-kilometre lap.
Teams dial down drag, reckoning with braking zones into Curva Grande, the Lesmo 1‑2, and Parabolica under minimal downforce.
Race strategy here centers on managing high-speed tire degradation—teams employ a C3–C5 compound mix and generally prefer a one-stop plan unless graining forces a switch.
Want the full breakdown—from Curva Grande slipstream battles to Grandstand vantages and lap structure? Dive into our full Monza Circuit Guide.
What to expect from the Italian Grand Prix 2024?
As for the Scuderia Ferrari, the Prancing Horse is the most winning team on the Monza circuit, as they won the Grand Prix 19 times. At least Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have good chances of finishing at the podium.
Carlos Sainz already has the podium finish here, while Charles Lelcerc won the race in 2019. Leclerc is among the front-runners in the Italian Grand Prix 2024.
Among the one-time Monza winners are Daniel Ricciardo (Racing Bulls) and Pierre Gasly (Alpine), who got his first and only victory in 2020 for AlphaTauri. We highly recommend you rewatch the 2020 Monza’s race.
As for the current driver line-up, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is the most titled because he has five victories at Monza – the same as Michael Schumacher.
Therefore, Lewis Hamilton is another front-runner you focus on at the Italian Grand Prix 2024.
Aston Martin racer Fernando Alonso and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen got to each other. Verstappen has the most chances to take his third.
However, we expect McLaren to continue their breakthrough with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Yes, Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, but Piastri is the most rising driver as he scored points more than any other – 92. Hamilton is second – 82.
2024 Italian Grand Prix Schedule Local Time
- 30 August
13:30 – 14:30 – Practice 1
17:00 – 18:00 Practice 2
- 31 August
12:30 – 13:30 Practice 3
16:00 – 17:00 Qualifying
- 01 September
15:00 Race
Takeaways For New Fans To Get The Most Out Of The 2024 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix
- Pay attention to Friday’s Practice 1 and Saturday’s Practice 3. Practice 1 will provide information on how the drivers are ready for the event, while Practice 3 will point to the main contenders.
- Qualifying will be no less thrilling because the starting position is decisive in the Italian Grand Prix. It is simpler to complete a lap faster than overtaking during the race.
- Learn the track. Most of the breakthroughs will be done at Curva Grande and the Lesmo.
- Remember the strategy. The three-stop strategy is the option for fast teams such as Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren. Depending on the cars’ settings, the two-stop option is for mid-filed. However, saving the tires and avoiding unnecessary stops put so much on the driver’s skills.
- Pick the team and driver. McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes are four teams whose drivers claimed victory at the Italian Grand Prix 2024. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the most capable, while there is also an inner drama between them for the leadership inside the team. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is third to complete the podium. Although, Mercedes is the team that added a lot to their Lewis Amilton and George Russell to finish on the podium. However, Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have a matter of honor to lead in front of tea’s homeland.
