Italian Grand Prix 2014 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton bounced back from the Spa controversy to dominate the Italian Grand Prix, defeating Nico Rosberg and Felipe Massa at Monza's Temple of Speed. Starting from pole, Hamilton converted his qualifying advantage into a commanding victory, controlling the race from start to finish and setting the fastest lap. The triumph began his fightback from the post-Spa deficit, demonstrating his champion's mentality and refusal to let the Belgian incident derail his title challenge.

The race at Monza saw Mercedes' power unit advantage particularly evident on the high-speed Italian circuit, as Hamilton and Rosberg pulled clear of the field with ease. Massa secured his first podium of 2014 for Williams, though he finished over half a minute behind the dominant Mercedes pair. The result was exactly what Hamilton needed psychologically and mathematically, closing the gap to Rosberg and regaining momentum.

Hamilton's Monza victory launched what would become a decisive surge toward the championship. His complete performance - pole, victory, and fastest lap - sent a clear message to Rosberg that he wouldn't be intimidated by the Spa incident. For Mercedes, the one-two finish eased some tensions while confirming their technical dominance would deliver the Constructors' Championship regardless of which driver won the individual title.