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F1 Race Review

2026 Italian Grand Prix

Monza Dry race, 32°C at the start

8.1 /10

Must watch

Final score, updated 25 Oct 2026

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Verdict

The Italian Grand Prix delivered a breathless, high-stakes spectacle at Monza that kept viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Early disruptions and race stoppages quickly threw strategies into chaos, setting up an action-packed afternoon featuring five lead changes and nearly sixty overtakes across the field. With diverging pit strategies colliding in the closing laps and an extraordinary charge from deep in the pack fighting for the win, this thriller is an absolute must-watch.

Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 36 +86%
Overtakes (total) 59 +40%
Lead Changes 5 +633%
Grid Movement 27.0 -9%
Interruptions 3 +105%
Retirements 3 +13%
Winning Margin 3.9s -55%
Podium Gap 10.9s +30%
Strategy Variety 4 +45%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.4 -26%
Teams in Top 5 3 -16%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 8.7 ±0.2
Late Drama 8.5
Unpredictability 8.5 ±0.4
Midfield Racing 7.5
Stakes 8.8 ±0.2

Race weather

No rain was measured at the track during the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

Dry measured at the track

32°C At the start

Race

  1. 14:00 Clear 32°C Rain at the track 0 min
  2. 15:00 Clear 32°C Rain at the track 0 min
  3. 16:00 Mainly clear 33°C Rain at the track 0 min
  4. 17:00 Partly cloudy 32°C –

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Italian Grand Prix worth watching?

The Italian Grand Prix delivered a breathless, high-stakes spectacle at Monza that kept viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Early disruptions and race stoppages quickly threw strategies into chaos, setting up an action-packed afternoon featuring five lead changes and nearly sixty overtakes across the field. With diverging pit strategies colliding in the closing laps and an extraordinary charge from deep in the pack fighting for the win, this thriller is an absolute must-watch.

What was the score for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix?

The 2026 Italian Grand Prix scored 8.1/10. 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 2026 Italian Grand Prix?

No, the 2026 Italian Grand Prix was dry. Temperature at lights out: 32 °C.

Detailed analysis

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Ai Assessment

8.6

An action-packed race at Monza saw Kimi Antonelli charge from 19th on the grid to take a memorable home victory over team-mate George Russell. With frequent passing throughout the pack and strategic divergence under caution, the overall spectacle rated very highly.

Overtakes Top10

9.7

Battles among the front-runners were frequent, highlighted by Antonelli carving through the order and dueling Russell for the lead. In total, 36 overtakes were recorded within the top 10 positions.

Race Interruptions

7.5

The Grand Prix featured three interruptions, including an early safety car period after Charles Leclerc crashed and a later Virtual Safety Car. These neutralisations shook up the order and played a pivotal role in deciding tyre strategies.

Top3 Gap

8.1

Antonelli crossed the line nearly four seconds ahead of Russell, while Verstappen followed in third place roughly 14 seconds adrift of the lead. The resulting spreads across the top three positions earned a moderate score.

Team Variety

7.5

Mercedes locked out the top two steps of the podium, while Max Verstappen brought Red Bull home in third place. Across the rest of the top 10, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, and Racing Bulls all secured points finishes.

Overtakes Total

8.7

Monza lived up to its reputation for high-speed slipstreaming, producing 59 overtakes across the 53-lap distance. Antonelli's charge from the back of the grid and several midfield scraps contributed heavily to the high tally.

Tyre Strategy Variety

8.0

Teams explored four distinct tyre strategies across the afternoon. A critical divergence came at the front, where Antonelli opted to pit for medium tyres under caution while Russell remained out on older hard tyres.

Grid Chaos

3.5

The grid underwent notable disruption prior to the start, highlighted by Pierre Gasly starting on pole and Antonelli relegated to 19th following engine penalties. Positional turbulence continued into the early laps after an incident for Leclerc forced a restart.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Only the standard slick tyre compounds were used throughout the session, resulting in a baseline score.

Dnf Factor

5.0

Three cars retired over the course of the Grand Prix, including Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll. These non-finishes generated a moderate rating on the DNF scale.

Rain Factor

0.0

The race took place under completely dry weather from start to finish. With no precipitation affecting the track, the rain factor scored zero.

Tyre strategies

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  • Soft
  • Medium
  • Hard

53 laps

  1. 1 Antonelli Hard, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 4–28 (25 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 29–53 (25 laps, new tyres)
  2. 2 Russell Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  3. 3 Verstappen Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 4–28 (25 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 29–53 (25 laps, new tyres)
  4. 4 Norris Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  5. 5 Piastri Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  6. 6 Hamilton Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  7. 7 Gasly Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  8. 8 Lindblad Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  9. 9 Colapinto Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  10. 10 Tsunoda Hard, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  11. 11 Bortoleto Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  12. 12 Hulkenberg Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–27 (24 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 28–53 (26 laps, used tyres)
  13. 13 Sainz Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–27 (24 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 28–53 (26 laps, new tyres)
  14. 14 Lawson Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–12 (9 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 13–53 (41 laps, used tyres)
  15. 15 Bearman Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–53 (50 laps, new tyres)
  16. 16 Ocon Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–27 (24 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 28–52 (25 laps, new tyres)
  17. 17 Albon Medium, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–46 (43 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 47–52 (6 laps, new tyres)
  18. 18 Perez Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 4–27 (24 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 28–52 (25 laps, new tyres)
  19. 19 Bottas Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 4–27 (24 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 28–51 (24 laps, new tyres)
  20. 20 Stroll Soft, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 4–26 (23 laps, new tyres)
  21. 21 Alonso Hard, laps 1–3 (3 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 4–23 (20 laps, new tyres)
  22. 22 Leclerc Soft, laps 1–1 (1 lap, new tyres)

Results and standings

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Driver results

Pos Driver
1
Kimi ANTONELLI
Kimi ANTONELLI
Mercedes / Finished
2
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
3
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
4
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
5
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
6
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Ferrari / Finished
7
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
8
Arvid LINDBLAD
Arvid LINDBLAD
Racing Bulls / Finished
9
Franco COLAPINTO
Franco COLAPINTO
Alpine / Finished
10
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
Racing Bulls / Finished
11
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Audi / Finished
12
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Audi / Finished
13
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Williams / Finished
14
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
Red Bull Racing / Finished
15
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
16
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Haas F1 Team / Finished
17
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
18
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Cadillac / Finished
19
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Cadillac / Finished
20
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / DNF
21
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / DNF
22
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / DNF

Driver standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
267 7
2
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
201 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
191 1
4
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
171 2
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
155 1
6
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
127 0
7
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
116 0
8
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
71 0
9
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
RB F1 Team
51 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
41 0
11
Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad
RB F1 Team
29 0
12
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto
Alpine F1 Team
21 0
13
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 Team
18 0
14
Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
10 0
15
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Audi
6 0
16
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Williams
6 0
17
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
5 0
18
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Haas F1 Team
3 0
19
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
3 0
20
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
1 0
21
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
0 0
22
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0
23
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0

Constructor standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Mercedes
Mercedes
468 9
2
Ferrari
Ferrari
346 2
3
McLaren
McLaren
287 2
4
Red Bull
Red Bull
204 0
5
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
75 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
62 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
21 0
8
Audi
Audi
16 0
9
Williams
Williams
11 0
10
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
3 0
11
Cadillac F1 Team
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0

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