Monza National Circuit
- The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza was built in 1922 and was the third oldest racing circuit in the world.
- The original circuit had a high-speed oval shape, known as the "High Speed Track," with steeply banked corners.
- One of Formula 1's most iconic circuits, it has hosted the Grand Prix almost every year since the championship's inception in 1950.
- Fatal accidents, such as those of Wolfgang von Trips and Ronnie Peterson, led to the introduction of chicanes to reduce speeds and improve safety.
- The circuit was built within Parco di Monza, a large royal park north of Milan.
- The circuit is known as the "Temple of Speed" for its long straights, which reach the highest speeds, exceeding 350 km/h.
- The chicanes, introduced for safety reasons, are crucial for overtaking and penalize drivers if they don't brake in time.
- The podium design is one of the most iconic; it is elevated above the track and extends over the main straight, allowing fans to gather below and be part of the celebration.
- The teams designed a special, low-downforce aerodynamic package, colloquially known as the "Monza-spec" setup.
- The most famous configuration is the 5.793-kilometer layout that incorporated the "High Speed Track" section.
- The official race lap record is held by Rubens Barrichello, with a time of 1:21.046 in 2004 for Ferrari.
- The Grand Prix consists of 53 laps, covering a total distance of 306.720 kilometers.
- The first Formula 1 race at Monza was held in 1950, and the winner was Italian Nino Farina in an Alfa Romeo.
- Monza has hosted the Italian Grand Prix almost every year since its inception in 1950. The only exception was 1980.
- In qualifying for the 2020 Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton achieved a lap at an average speed of 264.362 km/h.
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