Formula 1 is heading back to the historic ground of Monza this weekend for the Italian Grand Prix.

As such an iconic site of motorsport racing it is only fitting that Red Bull's Max Verstappen is on the cusp of history.

Following his race win at Zandvoort, the Dutch driver is just one win away from setting a new record for consecutive wins at 10.

With a win he would overtake former Red Bull driver and four-time World Driver Champion Sebastian Vettel.

Meanwhile, Sergio Perez will be hoping to bring an end to Max Verstappen's dominance and prove to Christian Horner he is deserving of a seat next season.

Ahead of the race, Mercedes confirmed both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will stay with the team for the 2024 season. 

MailSport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, including when you could see Max Verstappen make history.

The Italian Grand Prix will take place this weekend with the race scheduled for 2pm on Sunday, 3rd September 2023.

Full Schedule:

Free Practice one - Friday, 1st September 2023 - 12:30pm

Free Practice two - Friday, 1st September 2023 - 4pm

Free Practice three - Saturday, 2nd September 2023 - 11:30am

Qualifying - Saturday, 2nd September, 2023 - 3pm

Race - Sunday, 3rd September 2023 - 2pm

There will be coverage across the entire Italian Grand Prix weekend on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Race day coverage will begin at 12:30pm on Sunday withj lights out expected just after 2pm.

Fans will also be able to stream the race on the official Sky Go app.

Channel 4 will be bringing you all the highlights from qualifying on Saturday at 7.50pm with raceday highlights from 6.30pm on Sunday.

Fans hoping to catch the action in the US will be able to do so with coverage from ESPN.

Those watching in Australia will be able to do so through KayoSports, Fox Sports and Foxtel.

Drivers will complete 53 laps of the 5.7km track and its fabled Parabolica the long-right hander at the end of the back straight.

Nicknamed the Temple of Speed, Monza is a famously fast track with cars spending around 80% of a lap at full throttle. 

The Park section will test the drivers' technical abiities where a series of big stops into tight chicanes will give the brakes a serious workout.

There are just 11 turns around a lap where quality over quantity has never rung more true. 

Monza has featured in every Formula 1 season since 1950 and given it's iconic Parabolica, high speeds and twisting corners it is easy to see why.