Sunday 16th September 1951

Alberto Ascari in a Ferrari 375 won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Ascari’s victory took him to within two points of Championship leader Fangio, while Jose González was a further four points behind in third. Only Juan Manuel Fangio and Ascari remained in contention for the Drivers’ Championship with one race remaining, as not even a win would suffice for González to overhaul his fellow Argentinian’s points haul.