Italian Grand Prix result: Charles Leclerc holds off Lewis Hamilton to clinch victory at Monza

Relive all the action as the thrilling race unfolded at Monza

F1 Italian Grand Prix: A lap of Monza

Charles Leclerc survived an onslaught from Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to win a thrilling Italian Grand Prix.

Hamilton hustled Leclerc during a remarkable spell of wheel-to-wheel action at Monza - but the young Monegasque excelled to keep the world champion at bay and register his second win in as many weeks and Ferrari's first on home soil in nine years.

With 11 laps remaining, Hamilton then made a mistake at the first corner in his pursuit of Leclerc, falling off the road and allowing Bottas to take second.

On fresher tyres, Bottas took over from Hamilton in his pursuit of Leclerc but crossed the line just eight-tenths shy of the Ferrari star.

In contrast to Leclerc's heroics at the Cathedral of Speed, Sebastian Vettel endured yet another torrid afternoon in the sister Ferrari.

The four-time world champion took the chequered flag a dismal 13th and one lap down after a spin at the Ascari chicane on lap six.

Vettel had to stop for a new front wing after he clumsily collided with Lance Stroll in his attempt to rejoin the track following his mistake. He was hit with a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for his part in the incident.

Hamilton's late error allowed Bottas to reduce the championship deficit to 63 points with seven rounds left. Review all the action:

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[8 September 2019 11:52 · Tom Kershaw]

Welcome to The Independent's live coverage from the Autodromo Nazionale Monza where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton start on the front row.

[8 September 2019 13:43 · Samuel Lovett]

Some bad news for Kimi Raikkonen. The Finnish racer will start from the pit lane after making changes to his Alfa Romeo car. It's been a weekend to forget for him.

[8 September 2019 13:45 · Samuel Lovett]

Paul di Resta on the problems Sebastian Vettel faces at Ferrari.

"He's clearly not happy with the car and not connecting with it as much as he did," he said.

"Before that run that Leclerc's on at the moment, it was actually the other way. I get the feeling yesterday he was in a very good place, a bit frustrated he didn't get that tow and the speed that he could have jumped Charles.

"What he needs to do today to show the four-time world champion that he is. I think Ferrari will show loyalty with him until he comes good again."

[8 September 2019 13:46 · Samuel Lovett]

[8 September 2019 13:52 · Samuel Lovett]

Max Verstappen faces quite a challenge today. He starts from the back of the grid. How does he fancy his chances then? 

"It’s a long race but you don’t have a lot of time to get through the field because the fastest cars are pulling away," he tells Sky Sports. "We have a good race car so we can definitely move forward. I’m aiming for fifth, so let’s see."

[8 September 2019 13:54 · Samuel Lovett]

Here's a reminder of how the grid looks:

1. Leclerc

2. Hamilton

3. Bottas

4. Vettel

5. Ricciardo

6. Hulkenberg

7. Sainz

8. Albon

9. Stroll

10. Giovinazzi

11. Magnussen

12. Kyvat

13. Grosjean

14. Russell

15. Kubica

16. Norris

17. Gasly

18. Perez

19. Verstappen

P. Raikkonen

[8 September 2019 14:00 · Samuel Lovett]

The drivers head to the front of the grid for the national anthem. Not long to go now. Just over 10 minutes until we get under way!

[8 September 2019 14:10 · Samuel Lovett]

[8 September 2019 14:10 · Samuel Lovett]

Okay, here we go - the cars are making their way to the first chicane. We're moments away!

[8 September 2019 14:13 · Samuel Lovett]

After a quick formation lap, the cars are moving into position, with Leclerc leading from the front. All eyes on the red Ferrari...