Italian Grand Prix 2016 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nico Rosberg secured his fourth consecutive victory at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel at Monza's Temple of Speed. Rosberg controlled the race from pole position through the high-speed Monza circuit, extending his championship lead despite intense pressure from Hamilton throughout. The victory at Ferrari's home circuit silenced the tifosi and extended Rosberg's winning streak to four races.

The race featured a tense battle between the Mercedes drivers as Hamilton pushed hard to overcome Rosberg's track position advantage. Rosberg's defensive driving and race management proved decisive, holding off his teammate's attacks through Monza's long straights where overtaking is typically easier. Vettel's podium delighted some Ferrari fans but the day belonged to Rosberg, with Alonso setting the fastest lap.

Rosberg's Monza triumph was his eighth victory of 2016 and fourth consecutive, establishing complete momentum heading into the season's final races. The win extended his championship lead to 24 points with seven races remaining, putting him in control of the title fight. Hamilton needed to find answers quickly or watch his teammate claim the championship that had seemed unlikely early in the season.