The Italian Grand Prix is just around the corner, from 10-12th September. So here’s a circuit preview of the Monza circuit.

Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a motorsport race track near the town of Monza, Italy, north of Milan. It is one of the most historic motor racing circuits in the world.

Monza consists of very long straights and tight chicanes, putting a premium on good braking stability and traction.

The circuit, of 5.793 kilometres (3.600 mi), is very hard on gearboxes, with many gear changes per lap. Formula 1 engines are at full throttle for nearly 80% of the lap, with engine failures common.

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