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Total-Motorsport.com brings a comprehensive guide of where to watch the Italian GP as the 2026 F1 season continues with Lando Norris looking for a third victory in a row for McLaren. The defending Formula 1 world champion claimed two pole positions and two wins at the Hungarian GP and Dutch GP to put himself into consideration to defend his maiden world title. Although he has to overturn an 83-point gap if he hopes to catch up to Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli in the second half of the year, the Brit and his MCL40 look to be in hot form. Winning the Italian GP would prove their car is able to work at a variety of different circuits and would almost certainly mean the charge is on, but one team aiming to deny them is Ferrari. The Scuderia head into their home race at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza with lofty ambitions of their own as Maranello hunts down a first championship since winning the constructors’ in 2008. On the drivers’ front, Lewis Hamilton sits 59 points behind Antonelli and aims to become an eight-time world champion – breaking the record he shares with Michael Schumacher. More from the Dutch GP Catch up with Total Motorsport’s latest Dutch GP coverage, including Lando Norris’ dramatic victory at Zandvoort, the full race classification, Max Verstappen’s Lap 1 crash, and the latest on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future. Charles Leclerc is also hopeful of becoming the new world champion after claiming victory at the British GP but whilst he is fast, he has a more uphill challenge as he needs to close an 87-point margin. The title battle is beginning to heat up and it could take a dramatic twist in Monza with the confirmation that Kimi Antonelli is due to receive a grid penalty for taking a new power unit, likely removing him from contending for the win. That opens the door to a rare chance to slice the gap in the standings, particularly for George Russell in the other Mercedes W17 car. The Brit could see his 59-point deficit fall to just 38 points – assuming he wins and Antonelli only recovers to eighth. It isn’t just the championship battle that captures the eyes with Antonelli falling down the grid order, however. Max Verstappen, despite sitting 130 points behind, could find himself in contention for the victory. Red Bull have now been classified as the best internal combustion engine on the grid twice by the FIA, which contributes to 53% of the modern power unit and could be a vital advantage to put the Dutchman into the mix. So with the stage set for a thrilling Italian GP as the 2026 F1 season continues, find out where to watch all of the action as it unfolds live from around the world. Where to Watch the 2026 Italian GP: TV Channels and Live Stream Guide The Italian GP weekend begins with FP1 on September 4 from 12:30 CEST in Italy, before FP2 begins on the same Friday at 16:00 CEST. FP3 then begins at 12:30 CEST on September 5 at Monza, as teams make their final preparations for qualifying, before Grand Prix Qualifying takes place at 16:00 CEST later on that Saturday. Finally, the Grand Prix itself takes place on Sunday, September 6 with lights out from 15:00 CEST as the grid battles for the win over 53 laps. - UK: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 (highlights) - USA: Apple TV - Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo - Canada: TSN and RDS - New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ - Streaming: F1 TV Pro (selected regions) Italian GP 2026 – TV Channels by Country Broadcast rights vary across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Fans should check their local Formula 1 broadcaster or official F1 TV listings to confirm coverage in their region. United Kingdom and Ireland: Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch every session of the Italian GP live on Sky Sports F1 across the weekend, whilst coverage is also available via Sky Go and NOW. Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of the weekend’s key sessions. United States: Apple TV holds exclusive broadcast rights for Formula 1. Fans can stream every session live through the Apple TV app, including FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying and Sunday’s race. Canada: TSN provides English-language coverage throughout the Italian GP weekend, while RDS broadcasts in French so Canadian fans can enjoy another Sunday afternoon of racing action. Australia: Australian viewers can watch the Italian GP live on Fox Sports and Foxtel, with streaming available through Kayo Sports. The race takes place at 22:00 AEST on Sunday, making it one of the more convenient European races for Australian fans. New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ will broadcast every session of the Italian GP, which takes place at midnight on Monday morning due to the time difference between Italy and New Zealand. Where live coverage is not available for free, fans may still be able to watch highlights or delayed broadcasts without a paid subscription. For example, YouTube often uploads highlights shortly after the end of the session. And many broadcasters also offer additional features including live timing, onboard cameras, driver trackers and multi-stream viewing, depending on your region and subscription package. Live Stream Options for 2026 Italian GP If you prefer to watch online, most official broadcasters offer dedicated streaming platforms covering every session live, including onboard cameras, team radio and live timing where available. Formula 1‘s own streaming service, F1 TV Pro, is also available in selected regions and provides comprehensive live coverage throughout the entire Italian GP weekend. Typical options include: - Apple TV (USA) - Kayo Sports (Australia) - 10 Play (Australia free stream, where applicable) - Sky Go / NOW (UK) - TSN streaming platforms (Canada) Where to Watch Italian GP 2026: Mobile, Smart TV or Tablet Most official Formula 1 broadcasters support multi-device viewing, allowing fans to follow every session of the Italian GP across a wide range of platforms. Whether you’re watching at home or on the move, it’s easy to switch between devices throughout the weekend. Before the weekend begins, ensure your chosen broadcaster’s app is updated, your login details are correct and your subscription remains active. You can typically watch using: - Smartphones and tablets - Smart TVs - Streaming devices (such as Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV, or similar) - Web browsers on laptops and desktop computers Can you Watch the 2026 Italian GP for free? Yes, you may be able to watch the Italian GP for free, but free access depends heavily on where you reside around the world as in many territories, live coverage is usually limited to subscription television or official streaming services. As always, viewers should use official broadcasters and avoid unofficial streams, which are often unreliable and unsafe, potentially damaging your device with viruses. Using illegal streams could result in actionable punishment for a series of different offenses – in the United Kingdom, for example, this can potentially lead to prison time. Total-Motorsport.com will also provide live coverage and analysis throughout the weekend from Free Practice 1 at Monza through to Sunday’s chequered flag and beyond. Where to Watch Italian GP – FAQs The 2026 Italian GP starts at 15:00 CEST on Sunday, September 6, with the race taking place over 53 laps at Monza. UK viewers can watch every session of the Italian GP live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming available through Sky Go and NOW. Channel 4 will also broadcast highlights of the weekend’s key sessions. Fans in the United States can watch every session of the Italian GP live through Apple TV, including FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying and Sunday’s race. Australian viewers can watch the Italian GP on Fox Sports and Foxtel, with streaming available through Kayo Sports. In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ will broadcast every session of the weekend. Yes. Streaming options include Apple TV in the USA, Kayo Sports and 10 Play in Australia, Sky Go and NOW in the UK, and TSN streaming platforms in Canada. F1 TV Pro is also available in selected regions. Free access depends on where you live, with many territories restricting live coverage to subscription television or official streaming services. Highlights are available without a paid subscription.