Poll: Official 2023 Italian Grand Prix Thread - Autodromo Nazionale Monza - Round 15

[chrismscotland]

Monza​

When was the track built?​

Constructed in just 110 days in 1922, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza was the world’s third purpose-built race track, coming after Brooklands in the UK and Indianapolis in the US. Like those two tracks, the original circuit featured a daunting series of banked curves, as well as much of the ‘outfield’ section that’s still in use today.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

Monza opened its doors on September 3 1922, just a week before it hosted that year’s Italian Grand Prix. It was then part of the original Formula 1 calendar in 1950, and has held the Italian Grand Prix every year bar one since.

What’s the circuit like?​

Rapido! Formula 1’s fastest ever lap was set at Monza – Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya’s 260.6km/h effort during practice for the 2004 Grand Prix – which should give you some idea of the nature of the track the locals call ‘La Pista Magica’. Cars are on full throttle for 80% of the lap, and hit their Vmax on the circuit’s 1.1km start/finish straight. From there, they roar off into the historic park section, where a series of big stops into tight chicanes give the brakes a good workout.

Why go?​

The parkland setting of Monza, located just to the north east of Italy’s fashion capital Milan, makes for a relaxed, leafy setting for a Grand Prix, while the preserved Monza banking – spot it in the background as the cars exit the Parabolica, as well as on the flyover bridge they pass under en route to the Variante Ascari – leaves you in no doubt that you’re in the presence of a very special race track.

Where is the best place to watch?​

Aim for the grandstand at the Variante del Rettifilo to witness the awesome spectacle of cars braking from around 350km/h to just 70km/h before negotiating the tight chicane. This is also one of the track’s best overtaking spots, as well as a magnet for first-lap tussles.

Italian Grand Prix 2023 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 2nd September - Italian GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:50
Sunday 3rd September - Italian GP Race Highlights - 18:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 21:45 on 23/08/2023)​

Track Diagram & Information​

Previous Race Highlights​

• Italian Grand Prix 2022 - Race Highlights
• Italian Grand Prix 2021 - Race Highlights
• Italian Grand Prix 2020 - Race Highlights

Championship Standings​

Drivers Championship​

Constructors Championship​

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[Scam]

I bet Leclerc is looking forward to this

 

[Mr Jack]

Thanks for the thread, @chrismscotland

Max/RB's chance to set a new record for the number of consecutive wins. You wouldn't bet against them making it, would you? Any word on Dani Ric's return yet? I'm assuming Lawson is in again for this one?

 

[chrismscotland]

Thanks for the thread, @chrismscotland

Max/RB's chance to set a new record for the number of consecutive wins. You wouldn't bet against them making it, would you? Any word on Dani Ric's return yet? I'm assuming Lawson is in again for this one?

Sounds like Dani Ric will be out for at least this weekend and Singapore, Lawson in until then

 

[andy_mk3]

Sounds like Dani Ric will be out for at least this weekend and Singapore, Lawson in until then

Suits me just fine too. He showed a good performance for his first ever race. I hope that continues. Be nice to see some fresh talent on the grid.

 

[Mr Jack]

Sounds like Dani Ric will be out for at least this weekend and Singapore, Lawson in until then

I'll be surprised if he isn't back for Singapore. Stroll was back two weeks after more serious injuries (both wrists broken, and a broken toe), so I think DR will be back after three.

 

[Mad_Jay]

Thanks for the thread, @chrismscotland

Max/RB's chance to set a new record for the number of consecutive wins. You wouldn't bet against them making it, would you? Any word on Dani Ric's return yet? I'm assuming Lawson is in again for this one?

I think Lawson got confirmed on the Monday after the Dutch GP, including all races until Danny Ric is fit to return.

On the subject of Monza, I've always enjoyed the Italian GP. I think it's just the pure speed of it.

I went in 2018 with a friend, with a General Access ticket and stayed in a hostel in Milan. The love for Ferrari there and the Tifosi is insane, but a large number of fans left as soon as Lewis overtook Kimi with a few laps to go. Also the racial abuse Lewis recieved on the podium (We got onto the track for the podium) was rather unsettling.

The event and track itself was fantastic to attend, Monza is one of the first rail stops out of Milan and on race day every train leaving Milan Central Station stops at Monza so all fans can get to the track easily.

You can walk the entireity of the inside of the track with a GA ticket which made for some fantastic views, we ended up watching the race from the inside of the exit of Parabolica, which meant we could see the start/finish line, the entry to the pits, the cars at a decent speed and also had a large screen TV opposite the track facing us so we could see everything else.

*Edit*

Infact on second glance at the OP title image, that's the 2018 race

 

[Jimbeam3678]

Thanks for the thread Chris

 

[chrismscotland]

Infact on second glance at the OP title image, that's the 2018 race

I thought it would be nice for the Ferrari fans to get a glimpse of both red cars at the front for once!

 

[Mad_Jay]

I thought it would be nice for the Ferrari fans to get a glimpse of both red cars at the front for once!

Think I probably posted this in the 2018 Monza thread, but OcUK had the Sim Deal with F1 at the time for the Fan Zones which had F1 2018 playing and you could do hotlaps at the track.

Spoiler: OcUK at Monza

 

[Skyboat]

Saw this posted earlier, now I cannot unsee:

 

[chrismscotland]

Absolute shambles of an F2 qualifying session - all holding each other up on the last corner trying to get a lap

 

[Mr Jack]

Just when Pérez seems to be having a decent session, faster than Max for once, he puts it into the barrier and brings out the red.

 

[chrismscotland]

Just when Pérez seems to be having a decent session, faster than Max for once, he puts it into the barrier and brings out the red.

Not going to help his chances of being there in '24

 

[Slam62]

I thought he had already signed for next year

 

[Mr Jack]

I thought he had already signed for next year

He has. But whether that is enough is another question.

 

[GravyMonster]

Right now, with their massive car advantage, it's fine. If he ever gets in to a situation where he actually has to fight people to keep Red Bull ahead in the WCC, then they may reconsider his position.

 

[chrismscotland]

I thought he had already signed for next year

As if a contract means anything in F1 these days, especially a Red Bull one

 

[dansew123]

I'm an Alfa fan this weekend. Stunning livery. Looks even better on track too. Shame it appears to be performing like a dog though

 

[chrismscotland]

I'm an Alfa fan this weekend. Stunning livery. Looks even better on track too. Shame it appears to be performing like a dog though

Cracking looking car but yeah as you say they look incredibly slow this weekend