The 2025 Formula 1 season rolls on, with the Italian Grand Prix presenting an opportunity for Lando Norris to mount a championship fightback after his retirement in Zaandvort saw him slip 34 points behind McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the race for the title.
The British driver struggled during the first practice in Monza but was back to his best in the afternoon as he topped a tight second practice. Norris was 0.083 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second place, while Carlos Sainz showed plenty of place in his Williams as he took third.
Title leader Piastri was only fourth fastest and will be looking for a better performance during tomorrow's qualifying session as he looks to build on his victory at the Dutch GP last time out. Meanwhile, the second Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen were fifth and sixth respectively, and will be hoping to challenge the McLarens over the weekend.
Read on below to find out how to watch 2025 Italian Grand Prix live streams. You’ll also find all the information you need on the schedule, race start times around the world, track location, history and more.
When is the Italian GP 2025?
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, September 7 at 3 p.m. local time at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, near the city of Monza, north of Milan in Italy. That’s 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST.
How to watch the Italian Grand Prix online
| Header Cell - Column 0 | U.S. (ET) | U.K. (BST) | Australia (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Practice 1 | 7:30 a.m. ET (Fri) ESPN2 / Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial) | 12:30 a.m. (Fri) Sky Sports / Now | 10:30 p.m. (Fri) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Practice 2 | 10 a.m. ET (Fri) ESPN U / Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial) | 4 p.m. (Fri) Sky Sports / Now | 2 a.m. (Sat) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Practice 3 | 6:30 a.m. ET (Sat) ESPN / Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial) | 11:30 a.m. (Sat) Sky Sports / Now | 9:30 p.m. (Sat) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Qualifying | 10 a.m. ET (Sat) ESPN2 / Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial) | 3 p.m. (Sat) Sky Sports / Now | 1 a.m. (Sun) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
Grand Prix | 9 a.m. ET (Sun) ESPN / | 2 p.m. (Sun) Sky Sports / Now | 11 p.m. (Sun) Foxtel FoxSports / Kayo (7 days free) |
How to watch Italian Grand Prix with Hulu + Live TV
Live outside the U.S.? We have full information on watching F1 on TV with this guide or we have our short list below:
- U.S. — ESPN (via Hulu+Live TV) / ESPN+ & Disney+ Bundle
- U.K. — Sky Sports or Now
- Canada — TSN / RDS
- Australia — Fox Sports / Kayo
- Watch your usual stream anywhere — Try NordVPN risk-free
Can I watch the Italian Grand Prix for free?
Lucky viewers in the following countries can watch the Italian Grand Prix for free:
Luxembourg:
RTL Zwee keeps you across the action in every single 2025 Formula 1 race.
Italy:
TV8 has the rights to show the Italian Grand Prix for free.
How to watch Italian Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere
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You can still watch your usual Italian Grand Prix live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
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Italian Grand Prix 2025 highlights
Not long after the completion of each Grand Prix, the official Formula 1 YouTube channel puts out a 5-10 minute highlights package from the race.
Alternatively, if you don’t mind waiting a few hours to watch the action, the U.K.'s free-to-watch Channel 4 streaming service hosts an extended highlights program that then becomes available on demand — Italian Grand Prix highlights are available from 6:30 p.m. BST on Sunday evening.
To watch that coverage when outside of the U.K., you'll need to use a good VPN — full details above.
What time is the Italian Grand Prix 2025 worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix is set for 3 p.m. local time at Circuit Monza on Sunday, September 7. Here are the 2025 Italian Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 6 a.m. PT — Pacific Time
- 8 a.m. CT — Central Time
- 9 a.m. ET — Eastern Time
- 10 a.m. BRT — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 2 p.m. BST — United Kingdom
- 3 p.m. CET — Central Europe
- 3 p.m. SAST — South Africa
- 6 p.m. GST — Dubai, UAE
- 7:30 p.m. IST — New Delhi, India
- 8 p.m. WIT — Jakarta, Indonesia
- 9 p.m. CST — Beijing, China
- 11 p.m. AEST — Australia
- 1 a.m. NZST (Mon.) — New Zealand
Italian Grand Prix FAQs
So, that's how to watch the Italian Grand Prix and all the race timings sorted. Now here's some F1 Italian GP FAQs for everything else you want to know about the upcoming race.
Italian Grand Prix 2025 circuit
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix takes place over 53 laps of the 5.793 km Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on Sunday, September 7.
Known as the "Temple of Speed" for its high-speed straights and challenging corners, this will be the 75th time Monza has hosted the F1 Italian Grand Prix, the most of any circuit in F1 history.
Ferrari has traditionally excelled on its circuit, winning the race a record 22 times, including last year when Charles LeClerc triumphed in front of a jubilant crowd.
When is the next race?
The next Formula 1 race after the Italian GP is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit. It takes place on Sunday, September 21.
Who won the 2024 Italian Grand Prix?
It was delight for the home crowd as Charles LeClerc expertly guided his Ferrari to victory, finishing more than two seconds ahead of the McLaren of Oscar Piastri and six seconds clear of Lando Norris.
The second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz finished in fourth place, while Lewis Hamilton claimed fifth position.
What is the lap record at the Italian Grand Prix?
The Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix race lap record is 1:21.046, set by Rubens Barrichello in his Ferrari during the 2004 race at Circuit Monza. This record remains the longest-standing in F1, having stood for more than two decades.
Italian Grand Prix winners
The record for most wins at the Italian Grand Prix is shared by two of F1's most celebrated drivers. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton have both triumphed on five occasions, with the British driver last emerging victorious in 2018.
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