Italian Grand Prix: Race Analysis

Despite the early threat of inclement weather, Sebastian Vettel was able to command the race from a comfortable P1, to claim his third victory at the infamous Italian Grand Prix. Even the power of the Tifosi was not enough to overhaul Vettel's dominance, as Fernando Alonso could only finish second, after enjoying a race long battle with Mark Webber. Further back, it was a thoroughly disappointing day for the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Paul Di Resta as their luck failed to change following their less than impressive qualifying displays.

Italian Grand Prix: Friday Analysis

Friday in Italy was undoubtedly a scrappy affair, as drivers looked to explore the track limits at the limit of adhesion. While the likes of Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen all suffered off track excursions, Sebastian Vettel displayed ominous pace at the head of the field. The German's personal best effort of 1:24.453 was a clear 0.6 seconds faster than his nearest challenger Mark Webber. Pre-weekend predictions of Red Bull domination have not been quelled following the dominant short and long run pace exhibited by the triple World Champion.

Italian Grand Prix: Weekend Preview

Few circuits on the planet can claim a more illustrious heritage than the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, or just Monza as we refer to it. While the circuit configuration changes may have sent the infamous bankings into disrepair, the Tifosi do not allow visitors to forget the echoes of the past - as well as the great Ferrari legends to have raced there. After Lewis Hamilton spoiled the Scuderia's day in 2012, as he claimed a comfortable victory ahead of a fast charging Sergio Perez. Alonso managed to entertain the Tifosi with an admirable P3, as well as his first glimpse through the directors eyes on the podium.