Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lap-by-lap updates as Lewis Hamilton takes on Max Verstappen

LIVE: Italian Grand Prix – Lewis Hamilton forced across the grass after going wheel-to-wheel with rival Max Verstappen while Daniel Ricciardo claims the lead in a gripping opening at Monza


Max Verstappen will look to increase his five-point lead in the title race when he starts on pole for the Italian Grand Prix.

Sprint race winner Valtteri Bottas was forced to the back of the grid due to a fourth engine change of the season.

The Red Bull star therefore has the chance to extend his lead in the championship over Lewis Hamilton, who failed to score any qualifying points and starts the Grand Prix from fourth on the grid. 

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