Formula 1: 2020 Italian Grand Prix Race Results

Lewis Hamilton Wins Italian Grand Prix

Mercedes Driver Extends Championship Lead

In a thrilling race at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Lewis Hamilton emerged victorious in the 2020 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver dominated the event from pole position, leading every lap and crossing the finish line ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Racing Point's Sergio Perez.

Hamilton's victory extends his lead in the Drivers' Championship standings to 55 points over Verstappen, with just six races remaining in the 2020 season. The win also marks Hamilton's seventh victory at Monza, making him the most successful driver in the history of the Italian Grand Prix.

Verstappen put on a strong challenge throughout the race, but was unable to match Hamilton's pace. The Dutch driver secured his seventh podium finish of the season, while Perez recorded his first career podium for Racing Point.

The 2020 Italian Grand Prix was a memorable race that saw Hamilton extend his championship lead and Verstappen continue his impressive run of form. The next race on the calendar is the Tuscany Grand Prix at the Mugello Circuit on September 13.