Just one week after the surprising Dutch GP, Formula 1 returns to the “Bel Paese” for the 75th Italian Grand Prix at the iconic Monza circuit, which—together with Monte Carlo—has always been part of the F1 calendar.
The historic track in Brianza is the fastest on the entire calendar, earning the title of “Temple of Speed.” Characterized by long straights and few chicanes, it requires an extremely low aerodynamic load, pushing teams to develop specific aero solutions tailored for this circuit.
- The temperature map highlights the highest stress on the front-left tire. The peak values occur at Turn 11, the Parabolica, the only long-radius corner of the track. High temperatures are also recorded at the entry and exit of the chicanes due to the heavy braking and acceleration phases. However, the average lap temperature remains contained thanks to the long straights, which allow the tread to cool significantly.
- For this weekend, Pirelli has selected the C3-C4-C5 compounds, offering a good compromise between grip and resistance to the significant longitudinal stress required.
- Expected grip is medium-low but will improve over the weekend, also thanks to rubber laid down by support series like F2 and F3.
As shown in the wear graph, tire degradation is expected to be medium-low, with slightly higher wear on the left side due to the larger number of right-hand corners. Weather could play a key role, as this time of year is often marked by unstable conditions. Pit-stop strategies will have less impact than on other circuits, since overtaking is relatively easy along Monza’s long straights.
