Each Formula 1 Grand Prix is contested by 20 cars, with each of the 10 teams in the championship represented by 2 separate drivers. The events begin with qualifying races, which determine the starting order for the competitive race. The driver who performs best in qualifying starts in pole position, while the driver who performs worst must start furthest from the line.
The winner of the Grand Prix race receives a trophy and 25 championship points, while those who finish second and third receive 18 and 15 points respectively. This continues down to the driver who finishes in 10th position, who receives 1 point. The polesitter and the driver who records the fastest single lap also receive points. At the end of the season, the driver with the most points wins the World Drivers' Championship, while the team with the most points between its 2 drivers wins the World Constructors' Championship.
Northern Italy can still be very hot in September, and if the temperatures are high it's important to wear cool, loose clothing to the circuit.
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended, as the circuit is located in woodland and fans can expect to do plenty of walking over the course of a race weekend. In rainy weather, paths can become very muddy.
Food and drink stalls are available all around the circuit, offering items such as burgers, pizza, and sandwiches. Prices are high compared with shops and restaurants outside the circuit, but there is a good range of choices.
Spectators can bring food and drink into the circuit, as long as it does not include glass, cans, alcohol, or plastic bottles larger than 500 ml.
There are 7 entry gates (or ingressi in Italian) through which fans can access the circuit:
Most of the toilet facilities around the circuit are portable, but they are kept generally clean and the queues should not get too long outside peak times.
Monza is one of the trickier Formula 1 circuits for visitors with disabilities, as some of its paths and entrance walkways can get extremely muddy in wet weather conditions. Shuttle bus drop-offs and certain entrance gates can also be located quite far from the grandstands, leaving significant distances to travel.
Accessible toilet facilities are available, but queues may get long at peak times.
First Aid
First aid stations are located all around the circuit:
There is also a medical centre close to the Paddock.
