4 September in Ferrari history: Ludovico Scarfiotti wins at Monza
September 4 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Ferrari Grands Prix held on September 4
Overall F1 Drivers' Championship decided during this Grand Prix weekend
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On 4 September 1966, Ludovico Scarfiotti won the Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monza. Mike Parkes finished second, completing a home one-two for the Scuderia and giving the Italian winner the defining result of his Formula 1 career.
Ferrari’s front-row advantage at Monza
Mike Parkes qualified on pole position, with Ludovico Scarfiotti alongside him. The Ferraris therefore began the race from the two leading grid positions, placing the team in a strong position in front of its home supporters.
The finishing order reversed those places. Ludovico Scarfiotti completed the 68 laps first, with Mike Parkes 5.8 seconds behind and Denny Hulme a further three-tenths back in third.
Ludovico Scarfiotti also set the fastest lap. His performance delivered victory for an Italian driver in an Italian car at the country’s most closely associated Formula 1 venue.
The only championship Grand Prix win of Scarfiotti’s career
Monza remained Ludovico Scarfiotti’s sole Formula 1 world championship victory. That makes 4 September a particularly important date when remembering Ferrari winners beyond the team’s multiple world champions.
Mike Parkes’ second place was also essential to the team result. The final classification records both Ferrari drivers ahead of the opposition, converting their qualifying strength into a one-two finish.
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