Monza Race Track Reviews

Monza grand prix 2009 ............................... Build up. The Italian grand prix held at Monza is one of the fastest circuits in the driving calendar, this is because of its long straights. However its also one of the hardest on the engines as well this is because of the sharp corners and the chicanes, which have ...  Read the complete review

Sebastian Vettel, the likeable young German sensation at just 21-years of age, became the youngest ever grand prix winner as he stormed home in the wet at Monza, beating Fernando Alonzo's landmark from three years ago. This was great stuff, the kid jumping the pack near the end by getting on to intermediates at exactly the right time, the ...  Read the complete review

A slight break in form for this F1 review, as rather than sitting at my computer with a glass of something citrus based, I find myself munching on Presunto Ruffles (Agora Onda Maiores!) and sipping Casal Mendes on a balcony, somewhere near the most south westerly corner of the Iberian peninsular. This is of course means I couldn’t watchthe ...  Read the complete review

The Monza circuit is the home of the Italian Grand Prix and is a mecca for the fanatical Ferrari fans. The circuit was opened in 1922 and has been the home of the Italian Grand Prix since 1950. This very fast circuit is one of the quickest of the year with cars reaching speeds of 220 mph. The long straights and sweeping corners mean that ...  Read the complete review

Monza is famous for being the home of Italian motor racing. In fact, Italy is the only country to hold 2 grand prixs a year regularly by claiming one as the San Marino grand prix. It is also the home of the banked curves from the old 50s track. These still remain at the circuit but are no longer used. Every year,the Ferarri mad ...  Read the complete review

Monza is a great track, steeped in tradition and nostalgia, but after the massive accident this year which resulting in the death of a marshal some people feel that perhaps its just not suited for the modern day world of F1. The problems are caused by Monzas chicanes, and this isnt helped by the fact that Monza consists of long straights ...  Read the complete review

Bernie Ecclestone has been quoted as saying that he would like to remove all chicanes from grand prix circuits following the tragic death of a race Marshall at the Monza race. Is this the answer I ask? Well to be blunt no it isn’t and this is why. Grand Prix need to have variety, having all tracks similar (i.e. long straights and ...  Read the complete review

Monza, Why on earth do race tracks have sharp bends or chicanes right near the start. Surely this is a reicpe for disaster. All the drivers were complaining before the race but nothing was changed. And the result- a big pile up and the death of a marshall. Lets hope the officials make some changes before next season, or ban ...  Read the complete review

Hakkinen gets a flyer and is wheel to wheel with Michael, who just manages to defend the corner and leads. Barrichello bogs down, & Villeneuve flys past him, David loses out round the second part of the bend to Barrichello and stays in fifth. Hakkinen harries Michael for 10 laps before his tyres go off. Michael slips away ...  Read the complete review

With the Italian Grand Prix weekend now underway, following today's practice sessions, I would like to make some predictions for the race. Judging by their standards today in practice, Ferrari look very possible (and likely) to dominate this weekend. Today they were a full half a second quicker than Mika Hakkinen in the first McLaren, ...  Read the complete review

Monza is one of the oldest F1 tracks and the atmosphere the place exudes is tremendous. It is located near to Ferrari's home but this isn't enough for the Tifosi to feel confident in their teams chances this year. Before I have my say on this years impending race, I will describe the circuit in some more detail. It is ...  Read the complete review