Italian GP 2005
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Italian Grand Prix Preview
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RACE DATE: 4 SEPTEMBER 2005
LOCATION: MONZA, ITALY
2004 WINNER: BARRICHELLO, 2ND: M.SCHUMACHER, 3RD: BUTTON
2004 POLE: BARRICHELLO - 1m20.089
2004 BEST LAP: BARRICHELLO - 1m21.046
Built by 3,500 men in 100 days, this circuit has made an historic royal park near Milan into the greatest amphitheatre in motor racing. Home to the Italian Grand Prix since 1922, Monza has seen several layouts including the banked circuit of which the preservation is a hotly-contested local issue but always it has been all about speed. The Curva Grande, Lesmos and Parabolica have challenged the finest drivers of every era - and the baying tifosi have eyes and hearts only for the red cars from Modena. McLaren drivers in particular receive a rough ride and break down on the circuit at their peril!
TIMETABLE: (In Local Time - GMT +2)
Friday, September 2nd:
Practice Session 1 - 11:00-12:00
Practice Session 2 - 14:00-15:00
Saturday, September 3rd:
Practice Session 3 - 09:00-09:45
Practice Session 4 - 10:15-11:00
Qualifying Session 1 - 13:00-14:00
Sunday, September 4th:
Race - 14:00-16:00