Monza circuit set to undergo ‘urgent’ renovations as city council approve £35m plan

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The Monza City Council are looking to make some much-needed improvements to the Monza Circuit in the coming months and years.

With the Italian Grand Prix set for September 6th this year, fans will be hoping for a thrilling race in Monza, especially considering what will follow the week after with the Madrid Grand Prix.

There are concerns that the Madrid Grand Prix circuit won’t be ready in time for the race weekend on September 13th.

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While Madring officials have said they’re ahead of schedule, eagle-eyed fans have spotted the site looking far from finished.

But it appears work is also set to begin on the Monza circuit, as the city council has approved a £35 million plan to improve the track and accompanying facilities.

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Monza City Council ready to make ‘important’ changes to track

The Monza City Council officially approved a £35 million plan to renovate the Monza circuit over the coming months and years.

After the approval, Monza circuit president Giuseppe Redaeli noted that this investment can help bring in a greater revenue share to the city in the years to come.

“I am very pleased with the results of the city council’s vote. This is a decisive moment for the future of the facility.”

“The near-unanimous approval demonstrates the shared value of this project and the growing recognition that the Monza National Circuit is strategically important to the region and the country, generating an economic impact of approximately €250 million from related projects.”

However, the work will take place in stages, with three important areas being focused on ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

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Three areas identified for first stage of Monza circuit renovation

According to Autosport Japan, renovation work will begin soon, with the goal being to start with three important parts of the circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

The first will be the race control centre, with a new centre being introduced ahead of the race in September for officials to work out of.

The next will be the installation of a temporary roof on the building over the paddock ahead of the race as well. However, there is one area that isn’t expected to be done in time, and that is a new press room.

The current press room will become part of the paddock club. For the time being, media personnel will be stationed in a makeshift building along the first chicane.

These changes are being implemented to allow Monza as a track to improve so it can continue to serve as one of the flagship tracks in Formula 1 until 2031 and beyond.