Monza offers more than just its world-famous Grand Prix layout. iRacing includes multiple configurations that each deliver unique racing styles:
Grand Prix Circuit
The 5.793 km GP layout is the crown jewel, featuring blistering straights and technical chicanes. Draft packs form quickly, and most races come down to timing overtakes into Rettifilo or Ascari. This is the default circuit for top-level series like Formula 1 and IMSA-style endurance racing.
Junior Circuit
The Junior layout cuts down the lap distance and offers a flowing rhythm perfect for lower-powered cars. It emphasizes momentum and consistency while still creating slipstream battles down the straights. MX-5 and Formula Ford racing thrive here.
Historic Oval & Combined Layouts
Monza also features the historic oval and hybrid road/oval options. The oval delivers steep banking and pure speed, ideal for stock car-style events or historic showcases. The combined layouts provide a unique mix of the oval’s banking with sections of the GP track, creating rare and entertaining racing experiences.
Characteristics Across All Layouts
- Slipstream-heavy racing across every configuration.
- Fuel and tire management that shapes endurance races.
- Heavy braking duels at Rettifilo and Roggia.
- Narrow racing lines in the chicanes, making traffic management essential in multi-class competition.
Whether tackling the GP circuit with prototypes or storming around the oval in vintage stock cars, Monza offers variety without ever losing its identity as the “Temple of Speed.”
