Autodromo Nazionale di Monza 2026

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza: the Temple of Speed

Set inside the leafy Royal Park of Monza, the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is one of the oldest and most storied motor-racing circuits in the world. Opened in the early 1920s, it earned the nickname the "Temple of Speed" for its long straights and fast, flowing corners that have long rewarded raw pace and bravery.

Monza is woven into the history of Grand Prix racing, and its old banked oval survives in the woods as a monument to a bygone era. The circuit's Italian home crowd, famous for its sea of red and its devotion to the sport, gives race weekends here an intensity that few venues in motorsport can match.

What to expect

Expect speed, noise and a festival-like atmosphere among the trees of the park. Grandstands line the main straight and the celebrated corners, while the open parkland offers space to soak up the roar of engines from a distance. The circuit lies just north of Milan and is served by nearby rail stations and park-and-ride arrangements on busy days; walking through the shaded park to the track is part of the experience.

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza? It sits within the Royal Park of Monza, in the Lombardy region just north of Milan, in northern Italy.

How do I get there? Many visitors travel from Milan by train to Monza and continue by local transport, shuttle or on foot into the park; on major race days special traffic and parking arrangements are put in place.

What events are held here? It is a motor-racing circuit hosting Grand Prix and other motorsport events, and its park setting also stages large concerts and festivals.