Italian Grand Prix 1965 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jackie Stewart claimed his maiden Grand Prix victory at Monza, leading home teammate Graham Hill for a BRM one-two finish at the Italian Grand Prix. The young Scot's breakthrough win came after a season of consistently finishing on the podium behind Jim Clark, finally capitalizing when mechanical issues struck the champion's Lotus. Stewart's composed drive at the high-speed Monza circuit demonstrated his exceptional racecraft and marked him as a future World Champion.

Hill's second place completed a perfect result for BRM, while Dan Gurney claimed third for Brabham-Climax. Clark's retirement allowed Hill to secure second place in the championship standings, though the title had long been decided in the Scot's favor. Stewart's victory at Monza provided a glimpse of the dominance he would achieve in future seasons, combining smooth driving with analytical precision. The maiden win crowned a remarkable rookie campaign that exceeded all expectations and announced the arrival of a new star.