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Five tips for attending the Italian Grand Prix at Monza
The Italian Grand Prix is one of F1’s most iconic weekends — a high-speed temple of racing history, set in a royal park and fuelled by the passion of Ferrari’s Tifosi. Monza is famously known as the Temple of Speed — the fastest circuit on the calendar where cars run with ultra-low downforce and average lap speeds push 260 km/h. It’s a place where engines scream down endless straights, mistakes are punished, and history is made. From travel logistics to soaking up the atmosphere, here are five essential tips to help you get the most out of your Monza experience.
Forget rental cars — parking is a nightmare
Monza is a small town with narrow roads — and race weekend brings closures and special traffic arrangements that make things even worse. Finding a parking spot on Sunday is like finding a needle in a haystack. Save yourself the stress and use public transport. Trains from Milano Centrale run frequently and drop you close enough to walk. The final stretch can be long, but you’ll be marching through the park with thousands of Ferrari fans waving flags — and that’s all part of the experience.
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Join the Tifosi under the podium — it’s like nothing else
The Monza podium ceremony is one of the most iconic moments in Formula 1. As soon as the race ends, fences open and thousands flood the start/finish straight for the celebrations. Every F1 driver dreams of standing on that podium, soaking in the sea of red — even if they don’t drive for Ferrari. If you’re near the main straight, don’t miss it. Just keep an eye on your stuff: photographers have lost cameras in the chaos, so it’s worth keeping wallets and valuables secure.
Walk the old banking — a piece of motorsport history
The Monza oval hasn’t been used for racing since 1969, but it’s still there — and it’s incredible. Seeing the steepness of those banked corners up close is surreal, and climbing them is a workout in itself. But standing there, imagining cars from the ’50s going wheel-to-wheel at 300 km/h, gives you goosebumps. The banking is open to the public, so make time for it. You won’t regret it.
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Stay in Milan — and make a trip out of it
Monza is great, but Milan is… well, Milan. Food, fashion, nightlife, history — all just 30 minutes away. The Italian Grand Prix is one of those races where the event can be just one part of a proper holiday. Milan doesn’t need an introduction, and combining it with an F1 weekend is a no-brainer.
Wear proper shoes — Monza is in a royal park
The circuit sits in the middle of Parco di Monza, a huge royal park that’s beautiful but not built for convenience. You’ll walk a lot — often on gravel or grass — and if it rains, it gets muddy fast. Good shoes can be the difference between a great day and a miserable one. If you’re after pure comfort, go to Abu Dhabi. But if you want to feel the raw energy of a historic F1 weekend, there’s no place like Monza.
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