Monza — Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of five Italian Grand Prix wins on Sunday and left Ferrari feeling the pain again in their backyard. The Briton and Sebastian Vettel, his closest title rival now 30 points behind, collided on the opening lap with the German Ferrari driver and was sent spinning down to 18th place before recovering to fourth. Hamilton then twice overtook Kimi Raikkonen, who had started on pole, to dampen the spirits of Ferrari fans who had turned out in droves in the hope of celebrating a first home win in eight years. The thrilling victory was a fifth in a row for Mercedes at Monza, spiritual home of the sport’s most glamorous and successful team, and one of Hamilton’s most satisfying. "Today was so difficult. Whilst the negativity is never great, that’s what powered me along. I actually accept it," Hamilton told the crowd, who flooded the main straight with their flares and flags and booed him massively as he step...
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