Round 13 of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship takes place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza and marks the end of the European season. Situated in picturesque wooded parklands 15km north of Milan, the Monza circuit is always popular with the passionate Italian Formula One fans. The track was constructed in 1922 and since the inception of the World Championship in 1950 it has staged the Italian Grand Prix every year apart from 1980, when it took place at Imola.
Consisting of 53 laps, run on a circuit of 5.793km, the Monza track is mostly flat but has a notable gradient from the Lesmos to the Variante Ascari corner. Its chicanes and four key corners demand a balancing of aerodynamic efficiency to ensure a smooth transition over harsh kerbs, especially as the speed at which cars come off the kerbs heavily influences their speed all the way down the following straight. A traditional power track, engines are put through their paces over the weekend and will consistently reach speeds of 340kph and endure a full throttle ratio of 73% per lap.
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA CIRCUIT – GRAPHICS
The interactive version of the above circuit graphic is available on the FIA website (click here).
CHANGES TO THE CIRCUIT SINCE 2008
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Combination kerbs have been installed on the apex of turn 1, 2, 4 and 5 (the same as
turns 13 and 14 in Nürburgring and the new chicane in Barcelona). |
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA CIRCUIT – INTERESTING FACTS
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The circuit features three tracks: the Grand Prix track (5.793km), the Junior track (2.405km)
and a high speed track with steep bankings (4.25km).
The Autodrome Nazionale Monza is home to the Monza Research Institute which carries
out research into environmental conservation, alternative energy sources, eco-compatible
mobility and road safety.
This year will mark the 80th Grand Prix staged at the circuit. |
CIRCUIT DATA
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Length of lap:
Offset:
Total number of race laps:
Total race distance:
Speed limits in the pit lane:
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5.793km
0.309km
53
306.720km
60km/h during practice sessions;
100km/h during qualifying and race |
FORMULA ONE TIME TABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA
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Thursday
Press Conference
Friday
Practice Session 1
Practice Session 2
Press Conference
Saturday
Practice Session 3
Qualifying
Followed by unilateral and press conference
Sunday
Drivers Parade
Race
Followed by unilateral and press conference |
15.00 – 16.00 hrs
10.00 – 11.30 hrs
14.00 – 15.30 hrs
16.00 – 17.00 hrs
11.00 – 12.00 hrs
14.00 – 15.00 hrs
12.30 – 12.45 hrs
14.00 hrs |
ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
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Autograph signing: All drivers will sign autographs on Thursday afternoon.
Qualifying: All drivers eliminated in Q1 or Q2 will be available for media interviews
immediately after the end of each session as well as drivers who participated in Q3,
and who are not required to take part in the post-qualifying press conference.
Location to be confirmed.
Race: Any driver retiring before the end of the race will be available for media interviews
after his return to the paddock. In addition, all drivers who finish the race outside the top
three will be available immediately after the end of the race for media interviews.
Where: Location to be confirmed.
During the race every team will make at least one senior spokesperson available for
interviews by officially accredited TV crews. A list will be made available in the media centre. |