FORMULA 1, GT WORLD CHALLENGE AND LAMBORGHINI FINALS: HERE'S THE 2026 CALENDAR
Autodromo Nazionale Monza’s 2026 promises to be a year of great excitement, with a series of events embracing tradition, innovation and the best of international motorsport.
The season will kick off on March 26 when the Autodromo will host the prologue of the Milano-Sanremo, a fascinating regularity race reserved for historic cars. The famous circuit will host technical and sporting scrutineering and the first special stages, the route of which will also include the iconic Anello Alta Velocità.
The second event will be scheduled from April 30 to May 2, with Porsche Club Suisse returning to enliven the Temple of Speed, while at the end of May it will be the great protagonists of the GT scene who will put on a show on the legendary italian track: in fact, on May 28 the official tests will take place ahead of the prestigious GT World Challenge Powered by AWS, scheduled for May 29-31. Also thrilling the trackside audience over the weekend will be the racing and action of the three supporting series: the GT4 European Series, the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli and the McLaren Trophy Europe.
The month of June will see the track open up to young single-seater talent: on June 18 the official tests of the Formula Regional European Championship and Formula 4 will be held, while from June 19 to 21 the first ACI Racing Weekend will bring to the circuit a packed program that includes FIA Formula Regional, Formula 4, Campionato Italiano GT Endurance, TCR Italy and Porsche Carrera Cup Italia.
The following week will feature an event that has become part of the recent history of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza: the MIMO, Milano Monza Motor Show, scheduled for June 26-28.
Nostalgic atmosphere with the Monza Revival, scheduled for July 25 and 26, an event on the Masters Historic Racing calendar and dedicated to the history of motor racing. Queen category the Formula 1s of the past that helped create the myth of The Temple Of Speed.
The month will close on July 29 with official testing of the Eurocup-3, which will then return to racing action from July 31 to Aug. 2. The Dallara 326s (D326), powered by the 1.6-liter Toyota three-cylinder engine prepared by Tom’s, will be on the track. The protagonists of categories such as the Prototype Cup Europe will also be putting on a show over the weekend.
The highlight of the season will come Sept. 4-6, when the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will host the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia 2026. The 97th edition of the race will constitute the 15th round of the 2026 World Championship. Also on the track will be the protagonists of FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 (the latter series will contest the final act) and the one-make Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
Official GT Open testing will be staged on Sept. 24, followed Sept. 25-27 by the International GT Open series race. Also racing will be the protagonists of GT Cup Europe, Euroformula Open, Lotus Cup Italia: these are support series that will enliven the weekend with duels and battles to the last breath. On this same weekend Monza will see the return of the TCR Europe Touring Car Series.
The fall will continue with the second ACI Racing Weekend, scheduled for Oct. 9-11, which will bring the Campionato Italiano GT Sprint Italian, the Campionato Italiano Sport Prototipi, the E4 Championship, GT4 and the Campionato Italiano Autostoriche to the track.
The official Lamborghini tests will be held on Oct. 19 and 20, with the historic brand from Sant’Agata Bolognese also taking center stage from Oct. 22 to 25: the spectacular Lamborghini World Finals will be staged that weekend.
Closing out the season will be the Special Rally Circuit by Vedovati Corse, scheduled for Nov. 14 and 15, included this year in the Circuit Rally Trophy, which will bring typical rally atmospheres to the Monza track in an event that is always popular with the public and drivers.
NOT JUST MOTORS: BIKING, RUNNING AND SOLIDARITY
Autodromo Nazionale Monza, as per tradition, will also host non-motor-related events, many under the patronage of the City of Monza. It will begin on Sunday, March 8, with the 11th edition of Run For Life, a competitive (21 or 10 km) and non-competitive (10 or 5 km) running race. The event is organized by Socialtime Odv and included in the National Calendar of FIDAL and the Global Calendar of World Athletics.
On Sunday, May 17, room for bikes: the Ride Beat, sponsored by Cancro Primo Aiuto, will be held.
Cyclists were also on the track the following Sunday, May 24, for the Monza Bike Day organized by Pedale Monzese.
On June 14, double date with Handcycling GP Monza PD3R and 46th LILT March (Solidarity Run/Walk): the former is organized under the aegis of the Italian Cycling Federation – Paralympic Sector by Piccoli Diavoli 3ruote ASD ONLUS; the latter by the Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (2.5 km, 5.8 km and 10 km the available routes).
On October 4, the Monza21 Half Marathon curated by FollowYourPassion will be held, while on October 31 it will be the turn of 6 Ruote di Speranza: the nonprofit event that for decades has combined motors, sociality and solidarity is organized by UILDM, Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare, “Giovanni Bergna” section.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY: THE RACETRACK BEYOND COMPETITIONS
Each event in the Autodromo Nazionale Monza racing calendar, motoring and non-motoring, will be enriched by an articulated program of activities dedicated to the public, aimed to make the experience inside the facility even more engaging and accessible. Spectators will be able to enjoy areas designed to families and children, food & beverage proposals, musical moments and entertainment initiatives. Even on weekends without competitive events, the Autodromo will offer a series of activities and services for the benefit of the facility’s users, confirming its vocation as a lively, open and central place for the territory.


