Italian Grand Prix 2017 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton delivered a crushing blow to Ferrari's championship hopes with a dominant victory at their home Italian Grand Prix, taking the championship lead for the first time since Spain. The Mercedes driver started from pole position and controlled the race at Monza's Temple of Speed, silencing the passionate Tifosi and putting Ferrari under immense pressure heading into the decisive Asian swing.

Starting from pole, Hamilton made a perfect getaway and was never challenged throughout the race. Valtteri Bottas secured second place for Mercedes, completing a commanding one-two finish that demonstrated the Silver Arrows' superiority on Ferrari's home turf. Sebastian Vettel could only manage third place after a difficult weekend, with the championship leader struggling with handling issues and falling three points behind Hamilton in the standings. Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest lap for Red Bull, showing strong pace but finishing outside the podium positions.

The victory was a psychological blow to Ferrari, who had been expected to challenge strongly at Monza with their traditional straight-line speed advantage. Instead, Mercedes dominated from start to finish, with Hamilton's measured drive showcasing his championship experience. The result marked a crucial turning point in the title battle - Hamilton now led by three points heading to Singapore, where Ferrari would face another crucial test. The momentum had shifted decisively toward Mercedes at the perfect time in the championship race.