F1 Italian GP qualifying: Where to watch live, start time, free options, and more

Qualifying for the 2025 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix is set to take place on Saturday, 6 September, at 4pm local time. 

While Ferrari put in a strong 1-2 in the first practice session, with Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets and Charles Leclerc closely following him, McLaren was back on top for the second practice with Lando Norris going fastest. There is just one more practice session to go at Monza before qualifying gets under way to decide the starting grid for the Italian Grand Prix. 

Here is everything you need to know to watch the Italian Grand Prix qualifying live, including how you can follow along for free, and how the standings sit ahead of the 16th round of the 2025 F1 season.

F1 Italian GP qualifying: Where to watch

Fans watching the 2025 Italian Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as Now TV. United States viewers can watch on ESPN as well as fuboTV and F1 TV.

Europe: 
Austria – Servus TV / ORF
Belgium – RTBF / Play Sports
Croatia – Sport Klub
Czech Republic – Nova
Denmark – TV3+ / Viaplay
Estonia – Go3 Estonia / TV3
Finland – Viaplay 
France – Canal+
Germany – Sky 
Greece – ANT1 / ANT1+
Hungary – M4
Italy – Sky
Netherlands – Viaplay
Norway – V sport 1 / Viaplay
Poland – Eleven Sports
Portugal – DAZN
Spain – DAZN
Sweden – Viaplay
Switzerland – SRF / RSI / RTS
UK – Sky Sports F1

Americas: 
USA – ESPN Network
Canada – RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
Latin America – ESPN

Asia:
China – Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
India – FanCode / TATA Play FanCode Sports
Japan – Fuji TV / DAZN
Malaysia – beIN SPORTS
Indonesia – beIN SPORTS
Singapore – beIN SPORTS
Thailand – beIN SPORTS
Vietnam – K+

Oceania: 
Australia – Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo
New Zealand – Sky

Africa: 
Africa – SuperSport

Lando Norris, McLaren

Photo by: Clive Rose / Getty Images

F1 Italian GP qualifying: Free options

Motorsport.com will bring the latest updates from Monza throughout the weekend with live commentary during practice, qualifying, and the grand prix.

F1 will also share free highlights on its YouTube channel at the end of every on-track session.

F1 Italian GP qualifying: Start time

Saturday, 6 September

Qualifying
Local time: 16:00 – 17:00
BST: 15:00 – 16:00
PST: 07:00 – 08:00
ET: 10:00 – 11:00
JST: 23:00 – 00:00 
CST: 22:00 – 23:00

Photos from Italian GP – Friday

F1 Italian GP: Practice results

Practice 1

1. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
2. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams
4. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
6. Lando Norris, McLaren
7. Alex Albon, Williams
8. George Russell, Mercedes
9. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
10. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
11. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
12. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
13. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
14. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull
15. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
16. Alex Dunne, McLaren
17. Esteban Ocon, Haas
18. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
19. Oliver Bearman, Haas
20. Paul Aron, Alpine

Practice 2

1. Lando Norris, McLaren
2. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams
4. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
5. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
7. Alex Albon, Williams
8. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
9. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull
10. George Russell, Mercedes
11. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
12. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
13. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
14. Oliver Bearman, Haas
15. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
16. Esteban Ocon, Haas
17. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
18. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
19. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
20. Franco Colapinto, Alpine

What are the drivers’ standings ahead of the F1 Italian Grand Prix?

1. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 309 points
2. Lando Norris, McLaren – 275 points
3. Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 205 points
4. George Russell, Mercedes – 184 points
5. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 151 points
6. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari – 109 points
7. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes – 64 points
8. Alex Albon, Williams – 64 points
9. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber – 37 points
10. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls – 37 points
11. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 32 points
12. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 30 points
13. Esteban Ocon, Haas – 28 points
14. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 20 points
15. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls – 20 points
16. Oliver Bearman, Haas – 16 points
17. Carlos Sainz, Williams – 16 points
18. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber – 14 points
19. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull – 12 points
20. Franco Colapinto, Alpine – 0 points
21. Jack Doohan, Alpine – 0 points

What are the constructors’ standings ahead of the F1 Italian Grand Prix?

1. McLaren – 584 points
2. Ferrari – 260 points
3. Mercedes – 248 points
4. Red Bull – 214 points
5. Williams – 80 points
6. Aston Martin – 62 points
7. Racing Bulls – 60 points
8. Sauber – 51 points
9. Haas – 44 points
10. Alpine – 20 points