The 1969 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on 7 September 1969. It was race 8 of 11 in both the 1969 World Championship of Drivers and the 1969 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The race was notable in that less than a fifth of a second separated the winner from the fourth-placed driver, and is one of the closest 1–2–3–4 finishes in Formula One history. Jackie Stewart and Matra-Ford claimed the Drivers' and Manufacturers' titles respectively, with three races still remaining. Round 8 of 11 · 1969 Formula One World Championship September 7, 1969 Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy Podium: 1. Jackie Stewart · 2. Jochen Rindt · 3. Jean-Pierre Beltoise Wiki link