Formula 1 Italian GP: Daniel Ricciardo wins Italian GP, Lando Norris completes McLaren 1-2, Bottas 3rd after Hamilton & Verstappen collide – In a sensational Italian GP at Monza, title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen took each other out on lap 26, paving the way for McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo to win the race for the first time since 2018 Monaco GP. His team Lando Norris finished 2nd in a McLaren 1-2 while Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas finished 3rd with Sergio Perez receiving a 5-second time penalty for an illegal overtake.
Formula 1 Italian GP: Hamilton was exiting the pits on Lap 26 of 53 when he arrived alongside Verstappen, the pair going side by side through the Variante del Rettifilo, but making contact, with Verstappen flying through the air and coming to rest on top of the Mercedes. Both drivers were unhurt, but out of the race, with the stewards set to investigate after the Grand Prix.
Ricciardo was a deserving winner, however, having passed Verstappen for the lead at the race start from P2 on the grid, before Verstappen and Hamilton’s clash cleared the way for him to control the race to sweep home to an eighth career victory. Lando Norris secured his best ever race finish with P2, having been told to hold station behind his team mate in the final moments of the Grand Prix.
Formula 1 Italian GP: Having started P19, Bottas claimed third, finishing fourth on the road behind Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, before Perez had a five-second penalty added to his time for passing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc off the track.
Perez would eventually be classified fifth behind Leclerc, while Carlos Sainz took sixth on his first-ever outing for Ferrari at Monza. Lance Stroll was seventh for Aston Martin – but under investigation for a yellow flag infraction – with Alpine’s Fernando Alonso eighth, ahead of the Williams of George Russell in ninth as the second Alpine of Esteban Ocon completed the top 10.
Formula 1 Italian GP: So, a huge moment for Ricciardo, Norris and McLaren – with Ricciardo also claiming a point for fastest lap on the final tour. But the ramifications of Hamilton and Verstappen’s crash are sure to be a major talking point this evening.
Formula 1 Italian GP: Daniel Ricciardo wins Italian GP
| POS | DRIVER | TIME/RETIRED | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:21:54.365 | 0 | |
| 2 | +1.747s | 0 | |
| 3 | +4.921s | 0 | |
| 4 | +7.309s | 0 | |
| 5 | +8.723s | 0 | |
| 6 | +10.535s | 0 | |
| 7 | +15.804s | 0 | |
| 8 | +17.201s | 0 | |
| 9 | +19.742s | 0 | |
| 10 | +20.868s | 0 | |
| 11 | +23.743s | 0 | |
| 12 | +24.621s | 0 | |
| 13 | +27.216s | 0 | |
| 14 | +29.769s | 0 | |
| 15 | +51.088s | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 |
Lap 48: 5 laps to go and Ricciardo and Norris have settled in 1-2 for McLaren. Can Bottas move to 3rd place?
Lap 44: Nikita Mazepin out of race due to mechanical failure, virtual safety car deployed.
Lap 42: Norris is definitely faster than Ricciardo but as per team order, he can’t attack the Aussie. The rest of the field remains same.
- Ricciardo
- Norris
- Perez
- Bottas
- Leclerc
Lap 38: Sergio Perez gets a five-second time penalty for illegal overtake.
Lap 36: Norris is faster than Ricciardo and is just 0.300 seconds behind.
- Ricciardo
- Norris
- Perez
- Bottas
- Leclerc
Lap 31: Bottas moves to 4th but Leclerc takes it back immediately. Norris pushes Ricciardo for top spot.
- Ricciardo
- Norris
- Perez
- Leclerc
- Bottas
Lap 31: Safety car ends and Ricciardo extends lead while Norris zooms past Leclerc to make it McLaren 1-2.
Lap 26: Safety Car is on. Lewis Hamilton has his first DNF in 63 races.
LAP 26/53
Hamilton and Verstappen collide at Turn 2!
They are both out of the race #ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/6uuh7NhfZ4
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 12, 2021
Lap 26: Hamilton & Verstappen crash into each other, both out of race. Safety car is deployed.
Lap 24: Poor 11.1 seconds pit stop for Verstappen puts him out of contention. Hamilton passes Norris.
Lap 21: 5 seconds time penalty for Ocon for a move on Vettel.
Lap 15: Bottas moves to 9th, Norris keeps Hamilton at bay.
Lap 12: Ricciardo stays on top but Hamilton is getting closer on Norris. Bottas is cutting through the field and is up at 11.
LAP 13/53
Meanwhile further back, Hamilton’s team mate is on the charge 🚀
Bottas is past Latifi and up to P10 💪#ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/Z9r0uqzeHG
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 12, 2021
Lap 8: 5 seconds time penalty for
Lap 6: Verstappen closes in on Ricciardo.
Lap 1: Drama in 1st lap,
- Ricciardo takes lead from Max Verstappen.
LAP 1/53
Giovinazzi goes sideways at the exit of the first chicane #ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/vsJv34vwie
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 12, 2021
@18:33: Yuki Tsunoda will start the race with hydraulic issues. Gasly starts from pit lane.
@18:30: Hamilton to start on hard tyres while all others start on medium compound.
The starting grid for Monza 👀#ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/IoyEwAIKCu
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 12, 2021
Bottas managed a podium finish in the Netherlands but had returned with three DNFs and two finishes out of the Top 10. His inconsistency has led Mercedes to just lead by 12 points.
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Formula 1 Italian GP Live: Sprint Qualifying
| POS | DRIVER | TIME/RETIRED | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27:54.078 | 3 | |
| 2 | +2.325s | 2 | |
| 3 | +14.534s | 1 | |
| 4 | +18.835s | 0 | |
| 5 | +20.011s | 0 | |
| 6 | +23.442s | 0 | |
| 7 | +27.952s | 0 | |
| 8 | +31.089s | 0 | |
| 9 | +31.680s | 0 | |
| 10 | +38.671s | 0 | |
| 11 | +39.795s | 0 | |
| 12 | +41.177s | 0 | |
| 13 | +43.373s | 0 | |
| 14 | +45.977s | 0 | |
| 15 | +46.821s | 0 | |
| 16 | +49.977s | 0 | |
| 17 | +62.599s | 0 | |
| 18 | +65.096s | 0 | |
| 19 | +66.154s | 0 | |
| NC | DNF | 0 |
Formula 1 Italian GP LIVE: What is the Italian GP schedule?
Formula 1 Italian GP Schedule, Timing
Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championship Standings
| POS | TEAM | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERCEDES | 344.5 |
| 2 | RED BULL RACING HONDA | 332.5 |
| 3 | FERRARI | 181.5 |
| 4 | MCLAREN MERCEDES | 170 |
| 5 | ALPINE RENAULT | 90 |
| 6 | ALPHATAURI HONDA | 84 |
| 7 | ASTON MARTIN MERCEDES | 53 |
| 8 | WILLIAMS MERCEDES | 20 |
| 9 | ALFA ROMEO RACING FERRARI | 3 |
| 10 | HAAS FERRARI | 0 |
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