Italian GP Observe size
5.793 km
Italian GP Variety of laps
53
Italian GP Race distance
306.720 km ROUTE
Italian GP on the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza
Finishing the lap of the race with Felipe Massa:
“I actually like Monza as a result of it’s extremely quick. I am taking place the start-finish straight at round 350 km/h. Earlier than the primary nook, I brake very onerous, then I am going from seventh to first gear. It’s a must to be very cautious to not lock the wheels right here, in any other case it is simple to show round right here. The primary nook is a large berm on the excessive edges of the observe, simply leaping over them. The primary nook could be very beneficial for cornering, although.”
“It is necessary to have a exact trajectory popping out of the primary nook, as a result of the second a part of the observe could be very quick, and the Curva Grande can get by means of the second nook in seventh gear with out letting off the accelerator. The S-shaped nook is approached once more, however this time on the left. That is once more a superb place for bending. This nook might be negotiated in third gear.”
“The brief straight is then adopted by two successive right-hand Lesvos curves at 90 levels. These are negotiated in fourth gear. The exit from the second nook of Lesma is essential as a result of it determines the velocity of the automotive on the very lengthy and barely curved straight, on the finish of which the Ascari nook awaits you.”
“The Ascari nook consists of virtually three corners without delay – a quick left, then a proper after which a pointy left once more. Earlier than the Ascari nook, the automobiles are travelling at round 350 km/h. On the straight after this nook, the automobiles once more attain excessive speeds, typically near 360 km/h, and method the final nook on the observe, Parabolica.”
“Parabolica can also be a vital nook, because the start-finish straight begins with the final a part of the nook. This nook is normally completed in fifth gear and the acceleration begins earlier than the top of the nook. Parabolica is a really superb circuit.”
Winners:
1990: A. Senna “McLaren”
1991: N. Mansellas “Williams”
1992: A. Senna “McLaren”
1993: D. Hillas “Williams”
1994: D. Hillas “Williams”
1995: J. Herbertas “Benetton”
1996: M. Schumacheris “Ferrari”
1997: D. Coulthardas “McLaren”
1998: M. Schumacheris “Ferrari”
1999: H.-. H. Frentzenas “Jordan”
2000: M. Schumacheris “Ferrari”
2001: J. P. Montoya “Williams”
2002: R. Barrichello “Ferrari”
2003: M. Schumacheris “Ferrari”
2004: R. Barrichello “Ferrari”
2005: J. P. Montoya “McLaren”
2006: M. Schumacheris “Ferrari”
2007: F. Alonso “Renault”
2008: S. Vettelis “Toro Rosso”
2009: R. Barrichello “Brawn”
2010: F. Alonso “Ferrari”
2011: S. Vettelis “Pink Bull”
2012: L. Hamilton McLaren
2013: S. Vettel Pink Bull
2014: L. Hamilton Mercedes
2015: L. Goodyear, Roggia, Lesvos, Ascari, Parabolica
Most overtakes recorded: Goodyear