Italian Grand Prix 1995 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Johnny Herbert claimed his second victory of the season at the Italian Grand Prix, spoiling Michael Schumacher's championship party and delighting the Tifosi with an entertaining race at Monza. The Englishman drove brilliantly to hold off Mika Hakkinen's McLaren and Heinz-Harald Frentzen's Sauber, while championship leader Schumacher could only finish fourth after a difficult race.

Herbert's victory was crucial for Benetton's constructors' championship challenge, though it denied Schumacher the chance to wrap up the drivers' title at Ferrari's home circuit. Hakkinen finished second in an impressive drive for McLaren-Mercedes, showing flashes of the speed that would make him a future champion. Frentzen took third for Sauber in his best result of the season, demonstrating the Swiss team's progress. David Coulthard, who had claimed pole position for Williams, retired with mechanical failure, continuing his team's reliability problems.

Schumacher's failure to clinch the championship at Monza was a minor disappointment, though his fourth-place finish meant he only needed a single point from the remaining races to secure the title. The passionate Italian crowd, who had hoped to see Ferrari challenge for victory, instead witnessed another entertaining race that highlighted the competitive midfield battle. Herbert's victory was a testament to his skill and Benetton's strong car, even if the championship outcome was no longer in doubt.