What is 1988 italian grand prix?

The 1988 Italian Grand Prix was the twelfth round of the 1988 Formula One World Championship. The race was held on September 11, 1988, at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza circuit in Italy. The race lasted for a distance of 53 laps, covering a total distance of 290.424 km.

The race was won by McLaren driver Gerhard Berger, who finished ahead of his teammate Ayrton Senna. This was Berger's third Grand Prix victory of the season and his second consecutive win after his triumph at the previous race at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

Third place went to Ferrari driver Michele Alboreto, who was the only driver to finish on the podium apart from the McLaren duo. It was a disappointing race for Ferrari as their lead driver, Gerhard Berger's former teammate and defending world champion Michael Schumacher retired from the race.

The 1988 Italian Grand Prix was notable for the battle between the two McLaren drivers, Senna and Berger. The two drivers exchanged the lead several times during the race, with Berger eventually coming out on top. The race also saw several retirements, including those of Nigel Mansell, Nelson Piquet, and Alain Prost.

Overall, the 1988 Italian Grand Prix was an exciting race, with close battles, retirements, and unexpected results. It was a great day for the McLaren team as they secured another 1-2 finish in what would be a dominant season for them.