Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Ever wondered what time F1 drivers get to the track? In this behind-the-scenes video from the 2026 Monza Grand Prix, I go through the real F1 driver arrival times on race weekend, and exactly what time F1 drivers arrive for practice, qualifying, and the race itself. I also cover how to meet an F1 driver in person — drivers make public fan zone appearances on either Friday or Saturday morning, and getting the timing right is the difference between meeting your favourite driver and missing them completely. This is a full look behind the curtain at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, straight from the paddock at Monza, covering everything from arrival routines to the best spots to catch a driver up close.
The Paddock Report: kymillman.com/the-paddock-report
Check out my brand-new podcast @paddockaccess
Bring the destination and atmosphere of your favourite Grand Prix into your home or office with one of my canvas or acrylic prints: kymillman.com/photography/kyms-images
Autographed F1 driver prints: kymillman.com/signed-prints
Love F1? Get a race or driver photo book, calendar, or poster from my store: kymillman.com/store
Digital images (for personal and editorial use) are available at prostarpics.com
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0:00 Intro
0:15 First 8 drivers to arrive
2:32 Driver obligations
2:46 9th to 18th drivers to arrive
4:13 Last 4 drivers to arrive
4:50 What time should fans arrive?
5:10 Liam Lawson at Red Bull
5:52 Monza trophies
6:09 Monza Pit Lane changes
6:53 Jack Doohan Haas testing
7:26 Franco Colapinto v Sean Summers
9:41 Max Verstappen go-kart race
Ever wondered what time F1 drivers get to the track? In this behind-the-scenes video from the 2026 Monza Grand Prix, I go through the real F1 driver arrival times on race weekend, and exactly what time F1 drivers arrive for practice, qualifying, and the race itself. I also cover how to meet an F1 driver in person — drivers make public fan zone appearances on either Friday or Saturday morning, and getting the timing right is the difference between meeting your favourite driver and missing them completely. This is a full look behind the curtain at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, straight from the paddock at Monza, covering everything from arrival routines to the best spots to catch a driver up close.
The Paddock Report: kymillman.com/the-paddock-report
Check out my brand-new podcast @paddockaccess
Bring the destination and atmosphere of your favourite Grand Prix into your home or office with one of my canvas or acrylic prints: kymillman.com/photography/kyms-images
Autographed F1 driver prints: kymillman.com/signed-prints
Love F1? Get a race or driver photo book, calendar, or poster from my store: kymillman.com/store
Digital images (for personal and editorial use) are available at prostarpics.com
commercial use at Getty Images
0:00 Intro
0:15 First 8 drivers to arrive
2:32 Driver obligations
2:46 9th to 18th drivers to arrive
4:13 Last 4 drivers to arrive
4:50 What time should fans arrive?
5:10 Liam Lawson at Red Bull
5:52 Monza trophies
6:09 Monza Pit Lane changes
6:53 Jack Doohan Haas testing
7:26 Franco Colapinto v Sean Summers
9:41 Max Verstappen go-kart race
