F1 Italian GP Qualifying: Live Stream, Start Times & Free Options

The 2025 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix qualifying is set for Saturday, September 6, at 4 PM local time. This session at Monza will determine the starting grid for Sunday's main race, a crucial moment in the championship.

Why it matters

The Italian Grand Prix is a fan favorite, and qualifying at the high-speed Monza circuit is always thrilling. With McLaren leading the Constructors' standings and Oscar Piastri topping the Drivers' championship, every session counts. Recent practice sessions showed competitive times, with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc performing strongly in FP1, while Lando Norris of McLaren dominated FP2, indicating a tight battle ahead.

How to watch

Fans around the world can tune in to catch all the qualifying action live. Here's a breakdown of key broadcasters:

• UK: Sky Sports F1, Now TV
• USA: ESPN Network, fuboTV, F1 TV
• Europe (selected): Servus TV / ORF (Austria), RTBF / Play Sports (Belgium), Canal+ (France), Sky (Germany/Italy), DAZN (Spain/Portugal)
• Americas (selected): RDS / TSN (Canada), ESPN (Latin America)
• Asia (selected): Fuji TV / DAZN (Japan), beIN SPORTS (Malaysia/Indonesia/Singapore/Thailand)
• Oceania: Fox Sports / Kayo (Australia), Sky (New Zealand)

Free options & highlights

For those looking for free access or additional content:

• Motorsport.com: Provides live commentary throughout the weekend for practice, qualifying, and the Grand Prix.
• F1 YouTube channel: Offers free highlights from every on-track session after they conclude.

Qualifying Start Times (Saturday, September 6)

• Local time (Monza): 16:00 - 17:00
• BST: 15:00 - 16:00
• PST: 07:00 - 08:00
• ET: 10:00 - 11:00
• JST: 23:00 - 00:00
• CST: 22:00 - 23:00

Practice Session Results

Practice 1 Highlights:

1. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
2. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams
4. Max Verstappen, Red Bull

Practice 2 Highlights:

1. Lando Norris, McLaren
2. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams
4. Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Current Standings Ahead of Italian GP

Drivers' Championship:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 309 points
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 275 points
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 205 points

Constructors' Championship:

1. McLaren - 584 points
2. Ferrari - 260 points
3. Mercedes - 248 points