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Italian Grand Prix qualifying live
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The gist
F1 Italian GP qualifying at Monza starts Sept 5, 4pm local.
Apple TV debuts as exclusive U.S. home for F1.
Background
The 2026 Formula 1 season marks the start of a five-year streaming deal between F1 and Apple TV, making Apple TV the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for all sessions. The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is Round 13, with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship by 59 points but facing a grid penalty for a new engine. Qualifying determines the starting grid for Sunday's race.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Free Practice 1 and 2 took place at Monza.
- Sep 5, 2026Final practice and qualifying are scheduled, with qualifying at 4pm local time.
- Sep 6, 2026The Italian Grand Prix race is set for 3pm local time.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- F1 and Apple TV promote the new streaming deal as the exclusive U.S. home for all sessions.