F1 2026 Italian Grand Prix: Full starting grid at Monza after four penalties
The starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza has been finalized following multiple grid penalties. Pierre Gasly will start on pole position, while several drivers, including Liam Lawson, face engine-related penalties.
Why it matters
Grid penalties significantly alter the competitive landscape of F1 races, directly impacting the championship standings between title rivals.
The full starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly will lead the F1 field away on Sunday Prefer Crash.Net on Google See our stories more often Add This is the full starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly will start from pole position at Monza for Alpine after a stunning performance in qualifying.
Gasly will be joined on the front row of the grid by George Russell's Mercedes.
Oscar Piastri qualified third fastest but was demoted three positions for impeding Liam Lawson in Q2.
The top three qualifiers from Italian Grand Prix qualifying Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Piastri's penalty means that Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton move up to start from third and fourth respectively, after a disappointing qualifying showing from Ferrari, with neither driver ending up in the fight for a home pole.
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