F1 Italian Grand Prix: How to Watch, Start Times, and Key Details

The 2025 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix is set for lights out at 3:00 PM local time on Sunday, September 7, at the historic Monza circuit. Why it matters: This race is crucial for the championship battle, with McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris currently leading the standings. Red Bull's Max Verstappen starts from pole, aiming to close the gap. The big picture: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) secured pole position for the race. He will be joined on the front row by Lando Norris (McLaren) and Oscar Piastri (McLaren), who will start from second and third, respectively. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start fourth, much to the delight of the passionate home crowd. How to watch: Fans worldwide can tune in via various broadcasters and streaming services. * 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) * Africa: SuperSport Free options: * Motorsport.com will provide live commentary throughout the weekend. * F1's official YouTube channel will offer free highlights after each session. Race start times (Sunday, September 7): * Local (Monza): 3:00 PM * BST: 2:00 PM * PST: 6:00 AM * ET: 9:00 AM * JST: 10:00 PM * CST: 9:00 PM Championship standings ahead of the race: ### Drivers' Standings: * 1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 309 points * 2. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 275 points * 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 205 points * 4. George Russell (Mercedes) - 184 points * 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 151 points ### Constructors' Standings: * 1. McLaren - 584 points * 2. Ferrari - 260 points * 3. Mercedes - 248 points * 4. Red Bull - 214 points * 5. Williams - 80 points