With Monza standing as Italy’s only round on the 2026 calendar, Indian fans have one weekend, September 4-6, to soak in everything the “Temple of Speed” has to offer.
## TV and streaming
Formula 1 sessions typically run across major sports broadcast networks in India alongside companion streaming apps, giving fans flexibility between a traditional television broadcast and mobile viewing. For the exact IST timing of every session, see our [schedule guide](italian-gp-2026-schedule-india-start-time).
## Why Sunday’s race is unmissable
Monza’s low-downforce layout tends to produce some of the closest slipstreaming battles of the season down its long straights, particularly into the Parabolica. Combined with the tifosi atmosphere that only builds because this is Italy’s sole Grand Prix in 2026, Sunday evening viewing (IST) is must-watch television for any Formula 1 fan.
## What to expect from the title race
Coming off the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, recapped in our [race weekend guide](dutch-gp-2026-race-weekend-guide), the championship battle between Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell moves to a circuit that historically favours very different car characteristics than Zandvoort’s tight corners.
## Quick viewing tips
– Set reminders for Saturday’s qualifying, which often decides the race given limited overtaking zones outside the straights
– Watch for teams running reduced wing levels compared to earlier races
– Track the tifosi reaction in the grandstands, Monza’s atmosphere is unlike anywhere else on the calendar
For everything you need to know about the circuit itself, from the Ascari chicane to the Parabolica, read our full [Monza track guide](italian-gp-2026-monza-track-guide), or get the complete weekend rundown in our [Italian GP guide](italian-gp-2026-monza-guide).