Italian Grand Prix 1966 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ludovico Scarfiotti delivered a popular home victory for Ferrari at Monza, leading teammate Mike Parkes to a one-two finish before ecstatic Italian fans. The Italian driver's maiden Grand Prix win broke Brabham's winning streak and provided Ferrari with emotional redemption after the tumultuous mid-season departure of John Surtees. Scarfiotti's commanding performance demonstrated Ferrari's V12 engine superiority on the high-speed Monza circuit.

Parkes completed Ferrari's perfect day with second place, while Denny Hulme salvaged third for Brabham-Repco. Jack Brabham's retirement allowed Hulme to close the gap in the championship standings, though the title appeared destined for the team owner. Scarfiotti's victory provided Ferrari with some consolation for a difficult season marred by internal politics and Surtees' departure. The emotional win at Monza demonstrated that Ferrari remained competitive when reliability matched their power advantage, though political turmoil prevented them from mounting a sustained championship challenge.