Monza F1 Race Tips: 14 Tips for Going to the Italian Grand Prix
When we talk about “classic” and “iconic” races in Formula 1, there are a few that probably immediately come to mind. Silverstone. Monaco. Maybe Spa. And Monza. There’s no argument that Monza is one of the iconic ones.
Host to many iterations of the Italian Grand Prix and considered the “home race” of Ferrari, Monza has been a staple race on the F1 calendar since F1 has existed. The Autodromo Nazionale Monza was one of the first purpose-built race tracks in the entire world, and F1 has raced here every year except one since its inception in 1950.
Monza is locked in on the F1 calendar until at least 2031, though I’m sure it’ll last much longer than that if Ferrari fans have anything to say about it.

Monza was the second Formula 1 race Elliot and I ever attended in-person. And while it’s definitely a classic race, it’s also one of the races with less frills when it comes to the overall experience — hence, I think tips like these are really important to share!
If you’re thinking of going (or already planning to go) to the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, here’s everything you need to know about attending this particular F1 race in person.
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An intro to the Italian Grand Prix
The Italian Grand Prix in Monza is one of the most iconic races on the F1 calendar each year. It’s also considered Ferrari’s home race, so you can expect the Tifosi (the nickname for Ferrari fans) to come out in full force. If you’re not wearing red in Monza, did you really even go to the Italian Grand Prix?

Where does the Italian Grand Prix take place?
The Italian Grand Prix takes place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, which is a purpose-built circuit within a large leafy park (Parco di Monza) in the city of Monza in the north of Italy.
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.
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 since except one (1980, when it was held at Imola).
The track has gone through several redesigns since 1922 (for example, the banked track sections are no longer used), but it’s still considered a classic.
The circuit is also known as “the Temple of Speed” due to its long straights and high-speed corners; in fact, Monza is regarded as the fastest F1 track, with top speeds regularly reaching 350 kph (217 mph).

When is the italian Grand Prix?
The Italian Grand Prix is usually held in September each year. In 2026, the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio D’Italia takes place September 4-6.
The schedule for race weekend is:
Our top Monza F1 tips: What to Know for the Italian Grand Prix
Elliot and I have been to the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, and these are all the things we think you should know if you’re planning to attend in the future. These tips are based on our personal race experience plus all the research I’ve done about attending this F1 race in Monza.

1. Buy tickets early
Monza is a popular race on the F1 calendar — especially for Ferrari fans! Because of this, it’s not uncommon for tickets to sell out for the Italian Grand Prix.
Tickets for Monza go on sale almost a full year in advance (tickets for the September 2026 race went on sale roughly 1 week after the September 2025 race), though they tend to release them in batches over the course of several months. Tickets for the most in-demand grandstands, Sunday tickets, and weekend passes tend to sell out first, and it usually ends up being a sold-out weekend.
So if you have your heart set on a specific grandstand or hospitality package, you’re better off trying to get them as soon as you can!
2. Get the right type of ticket for *you*

There are several ticket types you can try to purchase for the Monza F1 race based on where you want to sit and how much you want to spend. These include:
- General admission tickets – The sections on the circuit map listed as “Circular Meadow/Prato” are the GA sections at Monza. These get you access to various grassy areas alongside the track. They’re the cheapest tickets, but also offer up the least-desireable views/experience (more on this later!). (Get GA tickets through the Autodromo Nazionale Monza website.)
- Grandstand tickets – These get you an assigned seat in a grandstand. Grandstands line the entire track, and seating can vary from covered to uncovered, and from bleacher-style bench seating to plastic seats with backs. So pay attention to what the grandstand you’re looking at offers! (Get grandstand tickets through the Monza circuit site.)
- Hospitality tickets – Think of these like the VIP sections, where tickets get you trackside seats with good views, along with catered hospitality. These include ticket packages for things like the Champions Club and Paddock Club (both sold through F1 Experiences), as well as other premium hospitality clubs and suites sold by Monza circuit. These tickets get super pricey.

I always recommend buying tickets directly from the circuit when possible, but note that the Autodromo Nazionale Monza uses TicketOne to sell its tickets! If you’re looking to buy resale tickets, verified sellers I trust include P1 Travel and GooTickets.
When it comes to tickets at Monza, all tickets for the Italian Grand Prix give you access to everything happening during the weekend, including any support races and demonstrations, plus entry into fan zones and team shops. (Only VIP tickets will get you access to things like the pit lane, team paddocks, and hospitality suites, however.)
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Where to sit at Monza
The “best” place to sit is always subjective, and of course it depends on what you find most valuable. (For example, in Monza do you want to see the cars hit the highest speeds as they slingshot out of Parabolica, or do you want to view the podium celebrations from your seat, or do you want to make sure you have a seat back and some shade? All of those things are found in different grandstands around the track!)
Tl;dr: BEST PLACES TO SIT AT MONZA
- Best grandstands for start views: Grandstand 1 (Centrale), Grandstand 5 (Piscina)
- Best grandstands for finish/podium views: Grandstand 26 (Laterale Destra), especially Laterale Destra A (26A)
- Best grandstands for track invasion: Grandstand 1 (Centrale), Grandstand 26 (Laterale Destra A, B, C), Grandstands 27, 28, 29 & 30 (Gradinate Traguardo), Grandstand 24 (Vedano), Grandstands 2-4 (Laterale Sinistra)
- Best grandstands for high speeds: Grandstand 6 A-C (Alta Velocità), Grandstand 24 (Vedano)
- Best grandstands for on-track action*: Grandstand 6 (Alta Velocità), Grandstand 8 (Prima Variante), Grandstand 9, Grandstand 10, Grandstands 33A & 33B, Grandstands 18-20, Grandstand 21 A & B (Laterale Parabolica)
*Okay, there’s not usually a *ton* of on-track action at Monza, but if there is, this is where you’ll see it.
Subjectively speaking, you can’t go wrong with seats in the main grandstand area along the start/finish straight at Monza, especially Grandstand 1 (Centrale) and Grandstand 26 (Laterale Destra), with Laterale Destra A (26A) being the cream of the crop for being able to see main straight, pit lane, and podium action all from your seat. These main grandstands become a sea of red-clad Tifosi (especially if Ferrari is doing well), and the atmosphere is electric!
Other popular grandstands include ones near Turn 1 (Grandstand blocks 6 and 8), and ones around Parabolica (Grandstand blocks 21-24).

Maybe skip the GA tickets here
I don’t actually think this will be a controversial opinion at all for anyone who’s been to a race at Monza, but I don’t think general admission tickets here are a good value.
Yes, there are several GA viewing areas around the circuit, which is great. But Monza is a very flat track and the GA areas are all at ground-level, with nary a hill in sight. Meaning in some cases you’re barely going to be able to see the cars at all.
Add to this that the GA areas are on the small side, completely uncovered, and usually pretty crowded AND dusty, and it’s just not the sort of experience I would recommend to anyone.
If you’re going to Monza with GA tickets, you’ll want to get to your preferred spot as early as possible on race day if you want any prayer of being able to see the track.

(And if it’s just too crowded, remember you can always head to the Fan Zone to watch all the race action on big screens.)
3. Secure a hotel early
The Italian Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the F1 calendar, meaning it’s also a popular one for fans to attend (after all, it does sell out every year!).
If you want to stay in Monza itself, you’ll need to book your hotel pretty much as soon as dates for next year’s race are announced. Monza is a fairly small city, and the hotel options are limited — and also generally really inflated during Grand Prix weekend. So book as far out as possible to have the best chance of finding a room at a decent price.
Some good hotel options in Monza include:
- Hotel de la Ville (luxury hotel; Charles Leclerc stayed here last year)
- Locanda San Paolo (historic, central hotel)
- Monza City Rooms & Studios
Is staying in Milan best?

*Most* people going to the Italian Grand Prix will opt to stay in Milan, which is definitely a great option since there are LOTS more hotels to choose from in Milan at different price points, plus an international airport and lots of train connections (including to Monza during race weekend).
Hotels in Milan also do fill up during race weekend, though, so you still want to book well in advance if you want to find something in a good location that’s not exorbitantly-priced.
Milan hotels I’d recommend include:
- NYX Hotel Milan by Leonardo Hotels (very close to Milano Centrale; I’ve stayed here!)
- Hotel Calimala Milano (nice hotel with a rooftop pool)
- Hotel Milu Milano (close to both of Milan’s major train stations)
- NH Collection Porta Nuova (solid chain hotel in a convenient location)
- Excelsior Hotel Gallia (a Luxury Collection Hotel)
Staying elsewhere
Because Italy’s train system is actually very good, you don’t HAVE to stay in Monza or Milan if you’re going to the race. As long as you can find a town with a (preferably direct) train connection to Monza, you can stay anywhere in northern Italy!

Last year, Elliot and I actually made our base in Como, the largest city on Lake Como. We were able to find a decently-priced apartment (we stayed at Alessia’s Place), and took a direct 30-minute train from Como to Monza each day. This train was WAY less crowded than any of the trains going to/from Milan, which was an added bonus!
Other cities with direct train links to Monza include Lecco and Chiasso.
4. Have a plan for getting to the track
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is located within a large, walled city park called Parco di Monza. This park is huge (one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe!), and it’s not exactly convenient to reach since it’s a good 5+ kilometers away from the Monza train station. So having a plan for how you’re going to get there is essential!
And, however long you’re estimating it will take, assume it will take longer.
There are 3 main ways to get to the circuit:
- Drive yourself. You’ll need to purchase a parking pass in advance to park near the circuit and then be prepared to take a shuttle bus from the parking lot(s) to the park. Some people have luck finding public or private parking in Monza and Biassono, but obviously finding a spot is never guaranteed.
- Take a train + shuttle bus. This is what *most* people will do, and I’ll explain how it works below!
- Take the metro + bus. If you’re staying in Milan, this is another option, though it will be more affected by traffic. You can take the Milan Metro Line 1 (red line) to Sesto 1° Maggio FS station (near the S. Giovanni train station) and then catch the Z221 bus towards MACHERIO or MARIANO. You’ll ride 25 stops to the VEDANO AL LAMBRO Battisti/IV Novembre bus stop, which is outside of Parco di Monza. You’ll walk about 10 minutes into the park. This bus also stops outside the Monza train station, but it will be much harder to get on there!
Let’s talk about the train + shuttle option, since that’s what the vast majority of people do.

If you’re traveling from Milan, Trenord usually offers a combo train + shuttle bus ticket for €10 per person per day. Here’s the page for last year’s ticket. There’s also another combo ticket for other locations within the Lombardy region; this combo ticket is €13 per person per day.
Monza is on the Milan-Chiasso line, reached by Milan suburban train lines S8, S9 and S11, and is the terminus of the lines to Lecco and Molteno. If you’re coming from Milan, they usually add extra trains on to/from Monza during F1 weekend, and they leave pretty frequently from Milano Centrale, Milano Porto Garibaldi, and Sesto San Giovanni stations in Milan.
We traveled to Monza from Como, and had the option to take the suburban S11 line, or another regional train towards Milano Centrale. (We went with the regional train, which was faster and cost us €8 per person round-trip.) Wherever you’re staying, just make sure the train stops in Monza and you’ll be good!
Once at Monza train station, there’s going to be a sea of people — but all those people will be heading in the same direction, towards the line-up for the Black Line Shuttle Bus to the Monza circuit. We arrived in Monza between 9 and 9:30 a.m. every day, and while the shuttle bus lines were long, we found them to be extremely well-organized and fast-moving! (Surprising for Italy, I know!)

If you don’t already have one, you can purchase single or round-trip shuttle tickets before you get on the bus (last year they had staff lined up with contactless payment machines right before you boarded the buses). The tickets were €5 per person round-trip in 2025.
How long getting to Monza takes
The bus to the circuit takes a little while because of traffic (I think we were on it for about 20 minutes), and drops off in the southern end of the park at the intersection of Viale Cavriga and Viale Mirabello. From the shuttle stop, you’ll have to walk about 10-15 minutes to the entrance gate, and then another 10-15 minutes to really get “into” the circuit, or to get to the Fan Zone.
Here was our rough timeline each day to help you conceptualize how long it can take to get to the circuit! (We took the same train each morning, and the timestamps on my photos were almost the same both Saturday and Sunday for all of these points!)
- 8:15 a.m. – Leave hotel and pick up pastries/coffee
- 8:36 a.m. – Train from Como S. Giovanni train station
- 9:06 a.m. – Arrive at Monza train station and get in line for shuttle
- 9:35 a.m. (ish) – Get on shuttle bus
- 10 a.m. – Arrive at Monza Park
- 10:10 a.m. – Entry gate/security
- 10:15 a.m. – Walk through “Temple of Speed” tunnel into circuit
- 10:30 a.m. – Arrive at Fan Zone
So, as you can see, it took us almost exactly 2 hours to get from our hotel to the circuit each day. It’s absolutely do-able (and the trains from Como to Monza were not crowded at all), but you do need to allow enough time!

PRO TIP: If you are staying in Milan and sitting in grandstands close to Gates 6 or 7 near the Lesmo curves, there’s another option for you! You can take a train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo Parco, which is on the S7 Lecco-Milano line. This will negate the need to take a shuttle or do extra walking, and they even run some express trains on Sunday, taking less than 30 minutes. This only makes sense if you’re sitting at this end of the track, however.
And leaving the track? I’ll talk about this later, but you might want to allow even more time to get back.
5. Prepare for heat and sun
The Italian Grand Prix takes place each year in early September, a time of year that’s generally still warm and sunny in this part of Italy. The Monza circuit — despite being located within a leafy park — offers up hardly ANY shade in areas that actually offer good views of the track. Most grandstands are uncovered, and even the Fanzone is largely shade-less.

So please, please come prepared for the sun and weather. In 2025, there were free sunscreen dispensers around the circuit (along with free water stations for both still AND sparkling water; God bless the Italians), but it’s best to come prepped with your own favorite sunscreen, sun glasses, a hat, and potentially also a towel or hat with a flap to cover the back of your neck, too.
I also never go anywhere without a handheld electric fan (this one is my favorite), and electrolytes (like these ones you can chew) are also never a bad idea when you’re going to be spending lots of time in the sun.

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6. Dress for comfort (and porta-potties)
Again, it might be hot. It’ll probably be sunny. It might be dry (and if it’s dry, Monza Park can get quite dusty!). You’ll want to dress for being outside all day in whatever the elements are, as there’s really nowhere to seek shelter from sun or rain at this circuit.
Most people going to Monza wear t-shirts, shorts, baseball hats, and other forms of athletic wear. There’s no expectation of fashion show-worthy outfits here; expect more of a festival-vibe. (Here’s my guide for what to wear to an F1 race.)
Along with that festival vibe comes the festival toilet experience — i.e. mostly mobile toilet blocks and porta potties. I encountered both at Monza last year. The porta potties are generally not great; be sure to be prepared with your own toilet paper and definitely hand sanitizer. And ladies, be sure your outfit is porta-potty-friendly!

The toilets in the Fan Zone at Monza, on the other hand, were pretty nice! There are real toilets here, and in 2025 there was always a bathroom attendant running around to refill empty toilet paper rolls.
Note: There were a couple blocks of squat toilets over at the fan zone — mostly in the men’s section, but women were using them, too. Don’t freak out; if you don’t want to use a squat toilet, simply get in line for one of the other stall blocks, which had regular Western-style toilets.
I’ll say this, too: even on Race Day, I never waited in line for more than maybe 10 minutes to use the toilets in the Fan Zone!
7. Know you will walk a ton
Make sure you come to Monza with good shoes, because you’ll be putting them to work here! No matter what sort of ticket you get for Monza, you’re going to be walking through Monza Park to get to the circuit.
If you’re taking the shuttle buses, it means *at minimum* you’ll be walking at least 30 minutes one-way to get from the shuttle drop-off to your seating area. (But most likely it’ll be more walking than that.) Add in walking to and around the Fanzone and the Infield area, standing in lines for food, and waiting for the shuttles back to Monza (or walking all the way back like we did last year… more on this later), and you can expect to get your steps in.

During Italian Grand Prix race weekend last year, I walked nearly 25,000 steps (about 12 miles on my short legs) on Saturday alone, and then another 20,000 steps on Sunday. And this walking was on pavement, grass, and gravel — so I was super thankful for comfy shoes!
8. Be prepared for the Italian-ness
This is unique to Monza, I think, since it’s now the only race on the F1 calendar in Italy. But if you’ve ever traveled in Italy before, you’ll know that the Italians have their own ways and timelines for doing things. And they might not always be the most efficient ways. (I say this with all the love, Italians!)
In recent years, Monza has been dragged for its overall disorganization and poor fan infrastructure (you can easily find the Reddit threads to back this up). But I’m pleased to report that they seemed to have improved A LOT in 2025. (No more tokens to buy food, and a new fanzone helps!) More investment into the circuit’s infrastructure is coming, too, so I expect it to keep improving.

Here were some of my experience observations, as someone who has been to several F1 races and events.
The good:
- The Black Shuttle Bus line organization from Monza Station to the track was incredibly efficient. The line was clearly set up and moved quickly to get people from the trains onto buses. (Honestly, this felt very un-Italian! Ha.)
- Entering through Gate G around 10 a.m. each morning was a breeze!
- There were free water stations around the track, dispensing both still and sparkling water.
- Free sunscreen dispensers, too!
- I was also impressed by the toilet blocks in the Fanzone, where the lines moved quickly, and someone seemed to always be around to make sure toilet paper stayed stocked.
- The Tifosi atmosphere was incredible!


The not so good:
- Getting around the track was confusing. There were dedicated bridges to cross the track into the Infield, but there was no signage letting you know which bridge went where, and the volunteers and staff at the circuit had no clue, either. When you did finally figure out where to cross, you were then kind of left to be lost in the Infield. We barely made it to our seats on the far side of the track in time for Quali.
- The lines were almost always long for food and water. There didn’t really seem to be enough food vendors, and not enough water stations, either. The only way to avoid standing in line for an hour was to go to get food/water during a session (we refilled our water bottles during Q1 with no problem).
- The shuttle setup going back to Monza Station from the circuit. This was far less organized, and the lines were long.

Some of the organized chaos can probably just be written off as “that’s just Italy!,” but I do think it’s improving every year.
You won’t find more passionate fans than Ferrari fans at Monza, though, which is super fun to witness.
7. Don’t just go on race day
Race Day at Monza is iconic, don’t get me wrong, with the pre-race Tricolore fly-over (chills, for real) and famous podium track invasion. But Race Day is always the most expensive day to get tickets for, and it’s also the busiest and most stressful day to be at the track. Go for Race Day for sure, but I highly encourage you to go at least one other day during race weekend, too!

Friday and Saturday are equally good days to be at the track (traditionally Saturday is usually my favorite day!). The circuit is usually less crowded, meaning you can fully explore the Fanzone and other activations, and watch the support series.
Saturday is also the best day in the Fanzone to spot drivers, as the most popular ones (i.e. the Ferrari drivers) always take the interview stage on Saturday.


I also recommend going more than one day because you’re going to learn things the first day you go to the circuit. You can read tips like these online all you want, but until you actually go, you won’t really know what you don’t know. You can take what you learn the first day to make your experience better the second (and third) day!
8. Know what you can/can’t bring
Speaking of making your experience better, knowing what you can/can’t bring to the circuit is definitely essential! Europe isn’t as strict on this as, say, venues in the US, but there are still things prohibited at Monza.
Monza F1 bag policy
Technically speaking, there’s a bag policy that only bags/backpacks under 15L are allowed into the circuit. In practice, though, no one’s going to be measuring your bag. A normal-sized backpack, purse, or tote bag is going to be fine. They just don’t want people bringing in suitcases or duffel bags.
Things you CANNOT bring to the Monza circuit include:
- Your own alcohol
- Weapons or items that can be used as weapons
- All glass and metal containers (including canned drinks)
- Hard water bottles*
- Soft water bottles larger than 500ml*
- Large powerbanks (more than 300g)
- Umbrellas with metal tips
- Fireworks, smoke bombs, laser pointers
- Aerosols (this includes aerosol sunscreen and bug spray)
- Drones
- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, etc.
- Tents
*You CAN bring your own water bottles to the circuit, either empty or full and sealed. They have to be 500ml or less, and only plastic bottles are allowed. Last year, security did not really enforce this on Saturday. But on Sunday they were indeed confiscating larger bottles, as well as metal water bottles. To be safe, just go purchase some 500ml bottles before you arrive and bring those to re-fill throughout the day.

Things you CAN bring include:
- Soft water bottles 500ml or less
- Small umbrellas
- Cameras and lenses for personal use
- Tripods, monopods, and even selfie sticks
- Small foldable chairs (not wood)
- Blankets and seat cushions
And what about food? I don’t think outside food is technically allowed, but lots of people do bring their own snacks to Monza!
9. Buy your Ferrari merch elsewhere
Team merch and race-specific gear is always going to be the most expensive at the track on race weekend. And even when Ferrari (or another team) does Monza-specific merch, it’s not usually circuit-exclusive, meaning you can usually find it online and in any Ferrari store in Italy.
Last year, I fell in love with the blue Ferrari hat that they did as special merch to honor Niki Lauda. I ended up buying it at the track for €70, but then saw it for sale elsewhere in northern Italy (including at both Ferrari museum stores) the following week for €50.

(This is not the most egregious merch mark-up I’ve seen — not by a long shot; looking at you, Miami! — but it’s still more than you really need to pay.)
10. Don’t miss the track walk
The track invasion following the race at Monza is one of the most iconic on the F1 calendar. And if Ferrari gets on the podium? It will be pure chaos!
They open the gates close to the finish line first (the closer you are to Grandstand 26, the better chance you’ll have of getting under the podium), but they also open several other gates around the track, including near Seconda Variante and Parabolica.
After the race is over, the track gates stay open for a while (in 2025, the track remained open for about 2 hours after the race), and you’re free to walk the entire track if you want! We actually didn’t know this, but managed to briefly get on the track at Parabolica before we left the circuit.

What about the banked track?
Sections of the old banked track at Monza are still visible around the park — and the public can access some of the old banking regularly when there’s no racing on. (The portion that’s usually open is the north banking, past the Ascari chicane.) However, the banking is generally not “open” during F1 race weekend.
I had read online that *sometimes* you can get on the banking on the Thursday before race weekend, when the Fanzone is open and free at Monza, However I can’t confirm this! I also know that people WERE up on the banking during race weekend last year, however I’m pretty sure they weren’t supposed to be.
Please do not jump fences or otherwise break into this old part of the track.

11. Don’t make a beeline for the shuttles
If you’re going to walk the track, this won’t apply on Race Day. But it applies to other days during this weekend! I do not recommend heading for the shuttles right after the last session of the day, unless you want to find yourself in a sea of people and waiting in line for hours.
Either leave early, or wait around for a while.
On Saturday of our race weekend, we headed for the shuttles about 30 minutes after the end of Qualifying (we stayed to watch some historic cars drive the track). It was not enough time. We ran into some bottlenecks, and arrived to a shuttle bus line that would have literally taken hours. So we decided to walk the 45 minutes back to Monza.

On Sunday, we headed back to the Fanzone after the end of the race at 4:30 p.m. We got some food, listened to some DJs sets, and then made our way slowly towards the shuttles around 6:30 p.m. Not only did we spot Toto Wolff heading to his helicopter around this time, but the shuttle line was MUCH shorter, and we got on a bus within about 10 minutes.
On race weekend, the Black Shuttle buses run until 8:30 p.m., so there’s no need to rush.

12. Know it’s not like watching on TV
Watching a Formula 1 race in-person is nothing at all like watching one on TV.
When you watch a race broadcast on TV, you see the entire race. Cameras capture every angle of every breakdown and battle for position, and announcers give you context for what’s going on. In person, though, you only see a very small snippet of the action when it happens in front of you — and the cars are going so fast that they’re literally just a blur!
There are plenty of large screens set up around the Monza track where you can see the broadcast, but there’s no guarantee you’ll be close enough to see the details or hear the commentary from your seat (and the commentary is likely to be at least half in Italian).


So *watching* the race? Might not really happen the way you’re used to. But you don’t go to a race at Monza to actually watch the race. You go for the electric vibes and to be amongst the Tifosi!
13. Stay in Italy longer
Lastly, if ever you wanted to plan a longer trip around an F1 race, this is perhaps one of the best races to do it! Monza is located in northern Italy, close to incredible cities like Milan and Bologna, the great Italian lakes like Como and Garda, and of course the home of Ferrari in Maranello.
You can absolutely plan a great week-long trip in Italy! Along with going to the race at Monza, some other things you can do include:
- Spend some time in Milan; visit the roof of the Duomo, and book a ticket to see the Last Supper painting.
- Take a day trip to Lake Como.
- Visit Parma to see its beautiful cathedral, and to tour a cheese factory.
- See the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.
- Do all the Ferrari things in Maranello, including touring the Ferrari Museum.
- Take a track tour at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (AKA Imola).
- Visit Bologna, home to Kimi Antonelli and some of the best food in Italy (take a food tour here!).


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BONUS: Bring your AMEX card
If you are an AMEX cardholder of any sort, bring that AMEX card with you to the Monza race. American Express is a partner of F1, and offers perks to cardholders at several races — including Monza!
You can show your AMEX card to get benefits such as fast-track entry, and to skip lines for activities and photo ops in the Fanzone. You can also use it to pick up a free F1 radio to use during the race, which is an excellent way to listen to live commentary in case you aren’t near one of the big screens.

(And no, you don’t need to have used your AMEX to purchase your race tickets in order to get these perks at the track!)
The Italian Grand Prix is such a classic, and the experience at Monza seems to only be improving. This is a race that I think still deserves a spot on your F1 bucket list, and hopefully you’ve found these firsthand Italian Grand Prix tips helpful!
Have you been to the Italian GP at Monza? If so, what other tips would you add?

