2024 Italian Grand Prix

Monza 01 Sep 2024 · 15:00 local Dry race, 29°C at the start

6.7 /10

Well worth it

Final score, updated 25 Oct 2026

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Verdict

An aggressive opening lap established a tense dynamic at the front, setting up a race defined by a sharp clash of pit strategies on high-wear tires. While several contenders opted for a two-stop attack to maximize raw pace, a daring gamble to stretch a single set of tires to the checkered flag created a gripping late-game pursuit. Featuring 50 overtakes and minimal interruption, the event delivered steady wheel-to-wheel passing alongside high-stakes tactical drama. It stands as a solid, strategy-driven affair that builds genuine tension right down to the final laps.

Race factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive

Rain No -100%

Overtakes (top 10) 16 -17%

Overtakes (total) 41 Avg

Lead Changes 0 -100%

Grid Movement 19.0 -36%

Interruptions 0 -100%

Retirements 1 -62%

Winning Margin 2.7s -69%

Podium Gap 3.5s -58%

Strategy Variety 3 +9%

Compounds Used 1 -10%

Pit Stops 1.6 -18%

Teams in Top 5 3 -16%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 6.0 ±0.7

Late Drama 7.8 ±0.2

Unpredictability 7.7 ±0.2

Midfield Racing 5.8 ±0.2

Stakes 7.7 ±0.2

Race weather

No rain was measured at the track during the 2024 Italian Grand Prix.

Dry measured at the track

29°C At the start

Race

14:00 Overcast 31°C Rain at the track 0 min
15:00 Dry at the track 29°C Rain at the track 0 min
16:00 Overcast 29°C –
17:00 Overcast 28°C –

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Frequently asked questions

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What was the score for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix?

The 2024 Italian Grand Prix scored 6.7/10. The score combines timing data, such as overtakes, interruptions and tyre strategy, with a review of how the race played out.

Did it rain during the 2024 Italian Grand Prix?

No, the 2024 Italian Grand Prix was dry. Temperature at lights out: 29 °C.

Detailed analysis

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Ai Assessment

7.4

Charles Leclerc delivered an emotional home victory for Ferrari at Monza, holding off McLaren with a masterclass in tyre management on a daring one-stop strategy. The race provided compelling tactical drama as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris pushed hard on two-stop strategies to chase down Leclerc in the closing laps.

Top3 Gap

8.7

Charles Leclerc crossed the finish line 2.664 seconds ahead of second-placed Oscar Piastri. Lando Norris rounded out the podium positions, finishing 6.153 seconds behind the race winner.

Team Variety

7.5

Ferrari claimed top honors on home soil, while McLaren swept second and third positions on the podium.

Overtakes Top10

4.3

There were 16 overtakes recorded among the top ten runners. The most pivotal move came on the opening lap when Oscar Piastri passed pole-sitter Lando Norris into the second chicane.

Tyre Strategy Variety

6.0

A split in strategic approaches defined the outcome of the race. Ferrari pulled off a winning one-stop strategy, whereas McLaren and the majority of the field elected to pit twice due to high tyre degradation.

Overtakes Total

6.0

Battles throughout the field generated 50 total overtakes across the 53 laps at Monza.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams primarily relied on Pirelli's medium and hard slick compounds to complete the distance under warm track temperatures.

Grid Chaos

2.4

The opening lap featured heavy action as Oscar Piastri overtook Lando Norris, while George Russell locked up at Turn 1 and damaged his front wing on the escape road. The midfield also saw early contact involving Nico Hulkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo.

Dnf Factor

1.7

Attrition was minimal throughout the event, with Yuki Tsunoda recording the race's only retirement due to early contact damage.

Rain Factor

0.0

Warm and dry conditions persisted throughout the Grand Prix, with no rain affecting track action.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The race proceeded smoothly without a single safety car, virtual safety car, or red flag interruption.

Tyre strategies

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Medium
Hard

53 laps

1 Leclerc Medium, laps 1–15 (15 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 16–53 (38 laps, new tyres)
2 Piastri Medium, laps 1–16 (16 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 17–38 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 39–53 (15 laps, new tyres)
3 Norris Medium, laps 1–14 (14 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 15–32 (18 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 33–53 (21 laps, new tyres)
4 Sainz Medium, laps 1–19 (19 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 20–53 (34 laps, new tyres)
5 Hamilton Medium, laps 1–15 (15 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 16–37 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 38–53 (16 laps, new tyres)
6 Verstappen Hard, laps 1–22 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 23–41 (19 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 42–53 (12 laps, new tyres)
7 Russell Medium, laps 1–11 (11 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 12–33 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 34–53 (20 laps, new tyres)
8 Perez Hard, laps 1–23 (23 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 24–35 (12 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 36–53 (18 laps, new tyres)
9 Albon Medium, laps 1–17 (17 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 18–53 (36 laps, new tyres)
10 Magnussen Medium, laps 1–14 (14 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 15–53 (39 laps, new tyres)
11 Alonso Medium, laps 1–12 (12 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 13–35 (23 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 36–53 (18 laps, used tyres)
12 Colapinto Medium, laps 1–16 (16 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 17–53 (37 laps, new tyres)
13 Ricciardo Medium, laps 1–11 (11 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 12–53 (42 laps, used tyres)
14 Ocon Hard, laps 1–31 (31 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 32–52 (21 laps, new tyres)
15 Gasly Medium, laps 1–10 (10 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 11–30 (20 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 31–52 (22 laps, new tyres)
16 Bottas Hard, laps 1–33 (33 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 34–52 (19 laps, used tyres)
17 Hulkenberg Medium, laps 1–5 (5 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 6–32 (27 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 33–52 (20 laps, new tyres)
18 Zhou Medium, laps 1–15 (15 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 16–52 (37 laps, used tyres)
19 Stroll Hard, laps 1–19 (19 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 20–36 (17 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 37–50 (14 laps, used tyres); Soft, laps 51–52 (2 laps, new tyres)
20 Tsunoda Hard, laps 1–7 (7 laps, used tyres)

Results and standings

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Driver results

Pos	Driver
1	Charles LECLERC Ferrari / Finished
2	Oscar PIASTRI McLaren / Finished
3	Lando NORRIS McLaren / Finished
4	Carlos SAINZ Ferrari / Finished
5	Lewis HAMILTON Mercedes / Finished
6	Max VERSTAPPEN Red Bull Racing / Finished
7	George RUSSELL Mercedes / Finished
8	Sergio PEREZ Red Bull Racing / Finished
9	Alexander ALBON Williams / Finished
10	Kevin MAGNUSSEN Haas F1 Team / Finished
11	Fernando ALONSO Aston Martin / Finished
12	Franco COLAPINTO Williams / Finished
13	Daniel RICCIARDO RB / Finished
14	Esteban OCON Alpine / Finished
15	Pierre GASLY Alpine / Finished
16	Valtteri BOTTAS Kick Sauber / Finished
17	Nico HULKENBERG Haas F1 Team / Finished
18	ZHOU Guanyu Kick Sauber / Finished
19	Lance STROLL Aston Martin / Finished
20	Yuki TSUNODA RB / DNF

Driver standings

Pos	Driver	Pts	Wins
1	Max Verstappen Red Bull	303	7
2	Lando Norris McLaren	241	2
3	Charles Leclerc Ferrari	217	2
4	Oscar Piastri McLaren	197	1
5	Carlos Sainz Ferrari	184	1
6	Lewis Hamilton Mercedes	164	2
7	Sergio Pérez Red Bull	143	0
8	George Russell Mercedes	128	1
9	Fernando Alonso Aston Martin	50	0
10	Lance Stroll Aston Martin	24	0
11	Nico Hülkenberg Haas F1 Team	22	0
12	Yuki Tsunoda RB F1 Team	22	0
13	Daniel Ricciardo RB F1 Team	12	0
14	Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team	8	0
15	Oliver Bearman Ferrari	6	0
16	Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team	6	0
17	Alexander Albon Williams	6	0
18	Esteban Ocon Alpine F1 Team	5	0
19	Guanyu Zhou Sauber	0	0
20	Logan Sargeant Williams	0	0
21	Franco Colapinto Williams	0	0
22	Valtteri Bottas Sauber	0	0