Italian Grand Prix 1983 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nelson Piquet claimed a crucial victory at Monza, controlling the Italian Grand Prix from pole position to extend his championship lead. The Brazilian's masterful drive in the BT52 demonstrated why he was the favorite for the title, managing his BMW turbo perfectly around the high-speed circuit. René Arnoux finished second for Ferrari ahead of Eddie Cheever's Renault, with the Tifosi disappointed by Ferrari's inability to win on home soil.

Alain Prost suffered a devastating retirement while running strongly, effectively ending his championship challenge with two races remaining. Piquet's victory gave him a commanding points advantage that would prove insurmountable. The race confirmed that Piquet's consistency and Brabham's reliability had overcome Renault's superior speed, with the Brazilian on the verge of his second World Championship.