Corner-by-Corner Breakdown of Monza: Full F1 Racing Guide

Dive into the corner-by-corner breakdown of Monza for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. Learn about the legendary turns that make Monza the Temple of Speed!

Variante del Rettifilo (Turns 1-2)

Monza’s Variante del Rettifilo opens the lap with a high-speed right-left chicane after the 1.2 km main straight. Drivers approach the corner at 340 km/h, braking hard 120 meters before the corner. This section is a major overtaking hotspot, as the cars fight for position through braking forces of ~3.5–4g. Drivers must perfectly control the exit to gain momentum into Curva Grande.

Curva Grande (Turn 3)

The Curva Grande is a long, sweeping right-hander taken flat-out at around 330–345 km/h. The challenge here is to maintain precision while bleeding speed into the braking zone for the Roggia chicane. It sets up overtaking opportunities, making it a pivotal part of Monza’s thrilling action.

Variante della Roggia (Turns 4-5)

After Curva Grande, the track enters the Variante della Roggia, a medium-speed left-right chicane where cars brake from 330 km/h down to 100-120 km/h. Known for being a second-best overtaking zone, this chicane is often a place for race drama as drivers battle for position.

Curve di Lesmo (Turns 6-7)

The Lesmo corners feature two right-handers at medium speed. The first turn, Lesmo 1, sees speeds of 260 km/h, while Lesmo 2 exits at 150 km/h. This section is about finding the right balance to avoid understeer and maintain momentum for the back straight.

Curva del Serraglio

Curva del Serraglio is a slight left kink taken at 330 km/h, transitioning into the DRS zone. It’s a crucial section for maintaining momentum towards the upcoming Variante Ascari.

Variante Ascari (Turns 8-10)

The Variante Ascari is a tight left-right-left chicane, taken at about 200 km/h. The challenge here is maintaining car balance and precision through the sequence to gain the best possible exit into Curva Parabolica.

Curva Parabolica (Turn 11)

Finally, Curva Parabolica is a sweeping right-hander leading onto the main straight, with an entry speed of around 340 km/h. This iconic corner rewards drivers who can maintain smooth throttle control and carry momentum onto the start-finish line.

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