Italian Grand Prix 1960 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ferrari salvaged pride from a difficult season with a dominant one-two-three finish at their home circuit of Monza, finally demonstrating that their front-engine Dino 246 could still be competitive on the right track. Phil Hill led the Italian charge with a measured victory, using the Ferrari's superior straight-line speed to maximum effect on Monza's long straights and high-speed sections. The American's win brought joy to the passionate tifosi who packed the historic autodrome, giving them something to celebrate after watching the British teams dominate throughout the season. Hill's victory demonstrated his growing maturity as a driver and set the stage for his championship assault the following year. The commanding Ferrari performance at Monza was a reminder that while the rear-engine revolution had changed Formula 1's competitive landscape, the prancing horse could still roar when conditions favored their philosophy.

Richie Ginther delivered a sterling performance to finish second, with the talented American proving to be one of Ferrari's most reliable performers throughout the difficult campaign. Willy Mairesse completed the all-Ferrari podium with third place, giving the team their first and only clean sweep of the 1960 season. The result provided some redemption for Ferrari after a year spent watching Cooper's rear-engine cars rewrite the sport's technical rule book. Jack Brabham could only manage fourth after suffering mechanical issues, but with the championship already secure, the result mattered little to the Australian. The Monza race stood as Ferrari's lone bright spot in a season that marked the end of an era, with the Italian team now fully committed to developing their own rear-engine challenger to combat the British invasion.