TCR EUROPE 2026 IN MONZA FROM SEPTEMBER 25-27
TCR Europe has made the 2026 calendar official, which includes a stop at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on the last weekend of September. The legendary Brianza circuit will return to host a continental round after a three-year absence (last time in 2023).
"We are delighted to confirm our new calendar for 2026 before the last race this year, with which we end the season with the highest number of entries and an extraordinary fight for the title," said series promoter Rubén Fernández. "After a successful season, we are looking forward to repeating everything with a calendar with a revamped format. And we have already registered a great deal of interest both from existing teams and from new teams interested in joining us next year."
Twenty-seven drivers are entered in the final round of 2025, scheduled tomorrow through Saturday in Barcelona. Many Italians: Nicola Baldan and rookie Giacomo Prandelli (Audi RS3 LMS, Aikoa), Gabriele Covini (Hyundai Elantra N, BRC), Giacomo Ghermandi (Honda Civic FL5, MM), Felice Jelmini (Audi RS3 LMS, PMA). Also at the start is the reigning Italian champion, Canadian Nic Taylor (Audi, PMA).
Here is the 2026 calendar: March 20-22: Mugello; May 15-17: Spa-Francorschamps (Belgium); June 5-7: Paul Ricard (France); July 3-5: Hungaroring (Budapest, Hungary); Sept. 25-27: Monza; Oct. 23-25 Barcelona.
(Pictured is an image of the 2023 Monza race)
RECOVERED 1.8 TONS OF FOOD AT FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GP D'ITALIA 2025: DONATED TO 290 NEEDY FAMILIES
An Italian Grand Prix in Monza that this year recorded a record attendance during the 3-day event: 369,041 fans present at the racetrack.
But the weekend can boast of another great achievement: thanks to the memorandum of understanding between ATS Brianza, Autodromo Nazionale Monza and CSV (Centro di Servizio per il Volontariato) Monza, Lecco and Sondrio for the promotion of food waste reduction, recovery of food surpluses and redistribution to families in need in the area, they were rAccepted more than 1.8 tons of foodstuffs, donated by food operators and meal production centers present at the Autodrome; coordination and collaboration among ATS operators, Food Sector Operators, CSV led to the collection, portioning and distribution of meals and food products to 290 families in need, thanks to the efforts of 100 valiant volunteers and Health Protection Agency workers, who were busy until the Wednesday following the Grand Prix.
Raw materials, semi-finished products and properly stored meals such as fruits and vegetables, ready meals, meat, beverages, and baked goods were delivered by the food operators who joined the project, at the collection centers located at the Autodrome, where operators from the Food Hygiene and Nutrition Structure of ATS Brianza verified that the hygiene and safety requirements of the delivered food were maintained.
"This collaboration is truly a feather in the cap of activities in the field of surplus recovery and the fight against food waste," explains ATS Brianza General Manager Paola Palmieri. "It is a project that is made possible thanks to the commitment and collaboration between entities, associations, and food operators, united in this challenge of social responsibility, environmental sustainability and health promotion. The protocol has been active since 2022 and year after year we have expanded the scope, applying this model not only to the Grand Prix, but to other events at the Autodrome, collecting 28 tons of food in 4 years and helping hundreds of needy families in neighboring municipalities. I would like to emphasize how the awareness-raising activities and waste reduction campaigns we have promoted have resulted in greater attention and better planning on the part of the operators in the sector, allowing a steady decline in the food surplus recovered year after year during the Grand Prix. Finally, I would like to thank the operators of our agency who engaged in this activity for 4 days and all the volunteers who contributed to its success."
"The Italian Grand Prix 2025 represented for Monza not only an extraordinary success in terms of participation, but also a concrete opportunity to demonstrate how a major sporting event can generate a positive impact on the territory, also from a social and environmental point of view," commented Giuseppe Redaelli, president of SIAS Autodromo Nazionale Monza. "Thanks to the memorandum of understanding with ATS Brianza and CSV Monza Lecco Sondrio, and the fundamental contribution of food operators and more than 100 volunteers, we were able to collect more than 1.8 tons of food surplus. This is an extraordinary result that shows how collaboration between institutions, third sector entities and businesses can translate into concrete gestures of solidarity, efficiency and sustainability. This project is a source of great pride for us: the Autodromo Nazionale Monza wants to continue to be not only the Temple of Speed, but also a point of reference for a model of responsible event that is attentive to the welfare of the territory. To all those who made this achievement possible, goes my most sincere thanks."
"So much work, so many rules to follow, so much responsibility to the families in need who are waiting for this great opportunity! The good exists and the 80 volunteers involved who worked tirelessly and impeccably giving hours of their lives are tangible proof of that! We have activated an important Monza network, that of Pane ù&Rose, which I thank from the bottom of my heart for distributing in record time what was collected," emphasizes Filippo Viganò, president of CSV Monza Lecco Sondrio. The good news flowing from this exemplary experience is that there are still many people who give of themselves for free for the public good and for the most fragile. Important to say this indeed to repeat it in a communication system that often generates anguish and a sense of helplessness. So thank you to all the volunteers and all the volunteers of the world!"
(SOURCE: PRESS RELEASE ATS BRIANZA)
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA PARTICIPATES IN OPEN VILLAS
Extraordinary opening for Autodromo Nazionale Monza on the occasion of the XXIII edition of Ville Aperte in Brianza, the cultural initiative that for more than 20 years has been enhancing the historical, artistic and architectural heritage of the area conceived by the Province of Monza and Brianza.
On Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Autodrome will welcome visitors with a guided, exclusive Experience Tour that will allow them to discover up close the circuit's most fascinating areas: the Technical Rooms - Storytelling Route, the Hospitality Rooms, the Briefing Room and the exciting Podium. A journey through the 100-year history of the "World's Fastest Racetrack," narrated by expert guides who will illustrate the most significant moments, the architectural transformations and the protagonists who have made the circuit a landmark on the international motorsport scene.
The event is also a unique opportunity to admire the major redevelopment works completed in 2024, including the complete resurfacing of the Formula 1 track and the construction of new underpasses to improve public accessibility and safety.
In keeping with the inclusive and cultural spirit of the event, the tour inside the Autodrome will be offered at a capped price.
Ville Aperte in Brianza 2025 thus confirms its vocation for the sustainable promotion of the area, opening to the public not only historic residences, but also those places of memory and innovation that tell the present and future of our cultural identity.
PIRELLI F1 TESTING CONCLUDED AT MONZA WITH SAINZ AND HADJAR ON TRACK
The two-day Pirelli test at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, dedicated to the development of the 2026 compounds, ended with a half-day on the track. Starring Carlos Sainz with the Williams and Isack Hadjar with the Racing Bulls.
The Spaniard completed 57 laps, with his best time of 1'22''108 on lap 24. Isack Hadjar stopped the stopwatch at 1'23''825 on lap 30 of 56. Ambient temperatures remained between 20°C and 25°C, and asphalt temperatures between 27°C and 32°C.
Considering also the laps completed yesterday, which were covered exclusively on slicks by the same two drivers, along with Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda for Red Bull and Felipe Drugovich for Aston Martin, a total of 467 laps were completed over the two days of Pirelli testing at Monza, for a total of 2,705 kilometers.
The tests allowed Pirelli to collect the data needed to continue development of the 2026 slick compounds, which must be homologated by Dec. 15.
Williams took to the track with a mule car derived from the current FW47, while the Racing Bulls used a modified 2024 VCARB01. The modifications to the cars were necessary in order to fit the prototype tires, which are slightly narrower than those currently in use, while maintaining the same diameter.
VERSTAPPEN STILL ON TRACK AT MONZA: TODAY PIRELLI TEST WITH 4 TEAMS INVOLVED
Four teams took to the track today at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza for the first day of testing organized by Pirelli for the development of 2026 tires. Max Verstappen returned to the track where he won the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2025 on Sunday, along with Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda, Aston Martin third driver Felipe Drugovich and Williams and Racing Bulls starters Carlos Sainz and Isack Hadjar.
The schedule initially called for today to include only Red Bull, with Verstappen in the morning and Tsunoda in the afternoon, and Aston Martin with Drugovich. Testing was to continue tomorrow with the pair of Racing Bulls and Williams drivers. However, the weather forecast for Wednesday (thunderstorms and heavy rain in the morning) forced the plans to be revised.
With the morning session over, Williams and Racing Bulls agreed to advance part of their schedule to today, bringing Sainz and Hadjar to the track as early as this afternoon. To assemble the prototypes, Aston Martin and Williams adapted current AMR25 and FW47 single-seaters, while Red Bull used a mule car derived from the 2023 RB19 and Racing Bulls from the 2024 VCARB01.
The reigning world champion completed his program in the morning with a total of 59 laps, then left the wheel to Tsunoda, who authored 63 laps in the afternoon. The best times for the two Red Bull drivers were 1'24''117 on lap 25 for Verstappen and 1'23''826 on lap 30 for the Japanese driver. Drugovich (Aston Martin), on the other hand, covered 118 laps over the entire day, with a best time of 1'23''792 on lap 37.
Carlos Sainz (Williams) completed 49 laps, posting his best time of 1'22''388 on lap 30. Isack Hadjar, on lap 41 of the 65 runs, stopped the clock at 1'23''951, his best time of the day.
Tomorrow's program will inevitably be affected by the weather.
(Source, Pirelli Press Release)
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA 2026: SCATTA LA VENDITA DEI BIGLIETTI
Dopo il grande successo del Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, che ha segnato un nuovo record di presenze (369.041), da oggi, alle ore 12, è possibile acquistare i biglietti per la 97esima edizione che sarà in programma dal 4 al 6 settembre 2026 all’Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
Ci sarà, inoltre, la possibilità di accedere alla promo Fidelity con uno sconto dell'8% per coloro che hanno acquistato un biglietto per il Gran Premio dell'Emilia-Romagna e/o per il Gran Premio d'Italia 2025. La promozione è valida fino al 22 settembre 2025.
Un’opportunità imperdibile per tutti gli appassionati di motorsport che desiderano assicurarsi un posto in prima fila per il Gran Premio d’Italia 2026 e rivivere l’emozione della gara in un circuito leggendario come Monza.
GRAND PRIX OF ITALY: THE HEART OF FORMULA 1 BEATS IN MONZA
The fastest three days of the year in Monza closed yesterday: drawing up the balance of the 96th edition of the Italian Grand Prix today in the town hall was Mayor Paolo Pilotto together with Prefect Enrico Roccatagliata, SIAS Autodromo Nazionale Monza President Giuseppe Redaelli and ACI Milano Deputy Vice President Pietro Meda.
According to data provided by SIAS Autodromo Nazionale Monza this edition of the Italian Grand Prix recorded a record attendance of At 369,041 attendance over the three days.
Roads and public transportation. The extraordinary mobility plan, now consolidated for major events in the city, prepared in collaboration with "Monza Mobility," worked. The choice of many fans to reach the circuit by public transport was confirmed thanks to the shuttle system, and in particular the Black Shuttle, which connected the Monza Railway Station to the Park: over 62,000 passengers registered in the three-day event.
Users also took advantage of the expansion of shared mobility tools, confirming the popularity of shared scooters and bicycles, which registered 12,183 rentals compared to 10,200 last year.
The nine maxi parking lots (Platinum, Gold, Red, Blue, Orange, Brown, Purple, White and Green), managed by Monza Mobility accommodated 18,500 vehicles over the three days (more than 11,800 on Sunday alone), as well as 290 buses.
Trenord. Over the GP weekend, Trenord ran extraordinary trains between Milan and Monza and between Milan and Biassono, in addition to the ordinary service, and upgraded train compositions.
More than 36 thousand passengers bought special tickets offered by Trenord to reach the Autodrome by train.
TO these are in addition to the several thousand travelers who, between Friday and Sunday, reached Monza station, served on weekdays and holidays by 380 and 300 trains a day, respectively, and Biassono Lesmo station with ordinary tickets and passes.
Operators from Trenord's Assistance and Security teams for the three days of the event carried out manning actions at Monza, Biassono Lesmo and Milan stations to direct the flow of people in getting on and off trains.
Local Police and Civil Defense. A total of 600 Local Police officers were deployed, with an average of 235 operators per day distributed on shifts from 06:00 to 22:00, ensuring more than 7,000 hours of service on September 5, 6 and 7.
Of these, about 300 operators were fielded by the Monza Local Police Command, which made the most significant contribution.
20 penalties were imposed by the Consumer and Business Protection Unit, amounting to about 9,260 euros, with the administrative seizure and confiscation of about 250 bottles of water and beer sold without authorization.
On Sunday afternoon, the outflow of spectators began at 4:15 p.m. and proceeded smoothly; by 7:15 p.m. traffic was back to normal, and the exit of fans from the city was completed without any particular critical issues.
The Civil Defense 's planned emergency plan for the city of Monza involved 295 volunteers for 1730 hours of service. The Plan, on the back of 2024, was drafted in an integrated manner with the municipalities of Vedano al Lambro, Biassono, Villasanta and Lissone, thus also integrating this service with that of the Local Police, a long coordination effort that began in May.
Once again this year, a special localized weather forecasting service provided by the Regional Natural Hazards Monitoring Functional Center was activated for the occasion, which saw the issuance of 4 specific weather bulletins (from Thursday 4/09) localized for the Monza area. This service was complemented by the nowcasting systems for forecasting short-term exceptional weather phenomena of the Civil Protection Service of the City of Monza.
Waste collection. Extraordinary waste collection operations inside the Park and in the city will be completed in the next few hours. According to an initial estimate inside the Park, there are 16 tons of waste produced during the days of the Grand Prix, to which must be added the
Public water. BrianzAcque has dispensed 78 thousand liters of public water at the various distribution points installed within the Autodrome area, resulting in a saving of about 156 thousand half-liter plastic bottles: these figures register a +53% compared to 2024.
A total of 761 liters of water were tapped at the dispenser installed for visitors to the FuoriGP in St. Paul Square.
#MonzaFuoriGP2024 and tourist reception.. 62,000 people is the estimated total attendance to the four-day event.
The Cambiaghi Square concerts were attended by more than 9,000 spectators, including 3,500 on Friday and 5,500 on Saturday, September 6.
About 28,000 people passed through the street-food area set up at the Boschetti Reali, while the total flow in the other areas of the event was 25,000 people distributed among Trento and Trieste Square, Largo IV Novembre, Roma Square, Carducci Square, Via Vittorio Emanuele, Carrobiolo Square, Colombo Bridge, and Spalto Maddalena.
Five information points set up, which intercepted 11,276 total contacts, with 7032 Italian tourists (62.4%) and 4,244 foreigners or 37.6%, with a significant numerical growth of both Italian and foreign visitors. Among the information points, the FS Station recorded the highest incidence of foreign tourists at 65 percent, while the most frequented were Trento and Trieste Square and Station Front.
During the event weekend, 17 guided tours were organized to discover the city in Italian, English, and French, which were attended by a total of 421 visitors (it was 220 in 2024).
29,000 programs of the event distributed at the Old Town, FS Station, shuttle stops and accesses to the Autodrome. Content posted on social channels gained wide visibility: 9,720,000 views were recorded on Facebook and 2,400,000 on Instagram.
Increased promotional activity for the event was also made possible by €40,000.00 in funding from the Lombardy Region through the"Olympic Hearts" initiative.
The authorities present. Present at the press conference were Questore Filippo Ferri, Carabinieri Commander Rosario Di Gangi, Guardia di Finanza Commander Gerardo Marinelli, Provincial Fire Brigade Command representative Davide Fratantoni, and Local Police Commander Giovanni Dongiovanni.
"The city of Monza has shown that it is able to put into play an adequate organizational machine for an international sporting event that has seen a record influx. The effort of responsibility and professionalism that all the Institutions and Public Bodies have made has made it possible to offer welcome and safety to the many people who have reached the city in these days ," explained Mayor Paolo Pilotto, " and at the same time to allow a serene enjoyment of the city for residents as well.
(Communiqué Municipality of Monza)
THE GP OF ITALY IN HISTORY: NEVER SO MANY PEOPLE AT A SPORTING EVENT IN ITALY
The Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2025 has concluded, registering an extraordinary success in terms of spectators, with 369,041 attendees over the days of the event, an increase of more than 10 percent compared to last year's edition (335,000). Never before have so many people attended a sports event in Italy.
Winning the 96th edition of the Italian race, under the eyes of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini, was Max Verstappen at the wheel of the Red Bull RB21. For the Dutchman, it is the third success at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza after those of 2022 and 2023. Completing the 53 laps of the track in 1h13'24"325, at an average speed of 250.706 km/h, Max also won the fastest race in history, breaking the previous record that had stood since 2003 (Michael Schumacher's success with Ferrari in 1h14'19"838).
As a year ago, the other two steps of the podium were occupied by McLaren F1 Team drivers: Britain's Lando Norris and Australia's Oscar Piastri, the championship leader.
They were honored by the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, the President of the Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana, and the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Automobile Club of Italy, Tullio Del Sette.
Also among the authorities was ACI President-elect Geronimo La Russa, still serving as president of the Automobile Club Milano.
In fourth and sixth place were Ferraristi Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes AMG Petronas) finished ninth after a ten-second penalty.
Such public success rewards the joint efforts of Automobile Club d'Italia, as the national sports federation and as such organizer of the event, Automobile Club Milano, Autodromo Nazionale Monza and all the suppliers and partners involved in organizing the event. All have worked with dedication to ensure a high-level experience for all fans.
This success once again underscores the appeal of the Italian Grand Prix as one of the most anticipated and followed events on the World Championship calendar, as well as the ability of the entire Italian organizational system to attract and manage major international sporting events.
As for the other races Luke Browning (Hitech TGR) took his first Formula 2 victory at the end of the Feature Race. Joshua Dürksen finished in second position ahead of Spaniard Pepe Martí (Campos Racing). Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing), supported by the home crowd, finished in fifth position. Seventh was Gabriele Minì (Prema Racing).
The Formula 3 Feature Race saw the first success of Thailand's Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak (Campos Racing). The Italians: 14th Brando Badoer (Prema Racing), 19th Nicola Marinangeli (AIX Racing) and 22nd Nicola Lacorte (DAMS Lucas Oil).
Autodromo Nazionale Monza makes an appointment for Formula 1 fans to the 97th edition of the Italian Grand Prix that will be scheduled from September 4 to 6, 2026. In the coming days it will already be possible to purchase tickets.
QUEEN'S RING TO VERSTAPPEN (RED BULL) AFTER RECORD POLE AT 264 AVERAGE
Max Verstappen took pole position at the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2025 being held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza: the 4-time world champion signed, at the wheel of his Red Bull RB21, a record lap: 1'18"792, at an average of 264.681 km/h, the highest ever recorded in Formula 1 history. Thus shattered the previous record that had stood for five years and was achieved by Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes AMG Petronas with 1'18"887.
Conquering the pole, Verstappen thus also received the Queen's Ring, which was presented to him by the Undersecretary with responsibility for sports and youth, Federica Picchi, and the Mayor of Monza, Paolo Pilotto. The brainchild of Antonio Mariani and Enrico Squarzina, this jewel was made by Guido Guzzi, a goldsmith artist from Monza who, inspired by the Iron Crown, inserted elements that recall the checkered flag and the colors of the Flag of Italy with precious stones set on the ring.
On the front row with the Dutchman, on his second Monza pole, after that of 2021, will be Britain's Lando Norris (McLaren F1 Team, 1'18"869). In second is the other Woking driver and World Championship leader, Australian Oscar Piastri (1'18"982) and the first of the Ferraristi, Charles Leclerc (1'19"007). Lewis Hamilton finished with the fifth fastest time at the wheel of the second red, but, due to the penalty he received at the previous Dutch GP, he will start from the fifth row. Seventh time but sixth at the start was Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a product of the ACI nursery: the Mercedes driver from Bologna stopped the clock at 1'19"200. The 96th Italian GP will start tomorrow at 3 p.m. and will be run on the traditional 53 laps.
Monza Saturday heard the Hymn of Mameli resound thanks to Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing): the driver from Piacenza dominated the Formula 2 sprint race, consolidating his lead in the standings. Thanks to a precise maneuver, he overtook poleman Dino Beganovic and then confidently managed the lead until the checkered flag. Podium completed by Briton Arvid Lindblad (Campos Racing) and Paraguayan Joshua Durksen (AIX Racing). Seventh
Gabriele Minì (Prema).
The Formula 3 race was won by Poland's Roman Bilinski (Rodin Motorsport). Italians: Nicola Marinangeli (AIX Racing) 20th, Brando Badoer (Prema) 27th and Nicola Lacorte (DAMS Lucas Oil) 28th.
On the ACI terrace, Extraordinary Commissioner, Tullio Del Sette, wanted to meet a delegation from Numia Vero Volley Milano, the women's team that plays in the Superleague and trains and plays several matches at the Opiquad Arena in Monza. "This is one of the sporting excellences of the area," the General stressed, before donating - together with ACI Sub-Commissioner Giovanni Battista Tombolato -, a scarf reproducing the design of the poster of the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2025 to Elena Petrini, Emma Cagnin, Nicole Modesti, Francesca Bosio, Vita Akimova and team manager Mariana Carrati. Last season the volleyball players won a bronze medal in the Champions League and at the World Cup they played in the Scudetto final and finished second in the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa.
The meeting between ACI top management and Numia Vero Volley Milano was also attended by three young drivers of the ACI Team Italia national team in rallies. They are Francesco Dei Ceci, engaged this year in the FIA European Rally Championship, Matteo Greco and Giacomo Marchioro participating in the Italian Absolute Rally Junior Championship, representing the federal nursery in road competitions.
FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA 2025: MONZA, THE CAPITAL OF FORMULA 1
For one day, Monza transformed into the capital of the Formula 1 World Championship. All 24 race organizers from the 2025 season calendar gathered today, Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Autodromo Nazionale for a summit organized by Formula 1. Hosting the event, alongside Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, were the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI), Tullio Del Sette, ACI Deputy Commissioner Giovanni Battista Tombolato, newly elected ACI President Geronimo La Russa, and President of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Giuseppe Redaelli.
During the day, General Del Sette and President Redaelli met with the management of BrianzAcque, one of the partners of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Commissioner Del Sette, President Redaelli, The Deputy Mayor of Monza, Egidio Longoni, BrianzAcque President and CEO Enrico Boerci, along with the entire Board of Directors, posed for a photo in front of the water distribution point in the paddock. Del Sette and Redaelli also met with Nico Acampora and the young team from PizzAut, who have been serving pizzas inside the paddock in recent days.
Commissioner Del Sette also attended an event at the FIA Motorhome, where it was announced that, with ACI's collaboration, Lux Vide became the first audiovisual production company to receive a three-star rating in the FIA Road Safety Index.
The first day of F1 free practice saw a one-two finish for Scuderia Ferrari HP in the opening session, with Lewis Hamilton (1:20.117) ahead of Charles Leclerc (169 thousandths of a second behind). Third was Carlos Sainz (Atlassian Williams Racing) with a time of 1:20.650. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes AMG Petronas), in his first Italian Grand Prix, finished with the fifth-fastest time. In the second session, the fastest lap was set by Britain’s Lando Norris (McLaren F1 Team) with a time of 1:19.878. Leclerc came second, just +0.083 behind. Sainz was again third, followed by Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren and then Hamilton. Antonelli finished only 19th after going off into the gravel.
Free Practice 3 will take place tomorrow, Saturday, September 6, at 12:30, ahead of the decisive qualifying session at 16:00.
In Formula 2, pole position went to Britain's Luke Browning (Hitech TGR). Among the Italians: Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) was ninth and Gabriele Minì (Prema) fifteenth. In F3, Brando Badoer (Prema) posted the seventh-fastest time in Group A.
In the Fanzone, in addition to various activities including Freestyler shows, drivers from Williams, McLaren, Sauber, and Aston Martin took turns meeting fans.
Tomorrow, the Fanzone will be open from 9:00 to 19:00. Among those expected on stage: four-time world champion Max Verstappen (10:10), Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc (10:50), and Kimi Andrea Antonelli (11:00). Don’t miss the booth dedicated to the young Bolognese driver. Finally, at 18:00, a DJ set with Benny Benassi will close out the evening.