F1: Ranking the 5 best races of Lewis Hamilton in 2018

#3 Italian Grand Prix

F1 Grand Prix of Italy

Driving in Italy might be intimidating for any driver not donning red. Driving in Italy while challenging a Ferrari driver for a world title could be nerve-wracking. However, Lewis Hamilton has prior experience of winning in Italy four times.

The Italian Grand Prix began with Ferrari locking out the front row and Lewis starting behind them. Once the lights went out, Lewis was ready to take the fight to Sebastian Vettel in second. A move around the outside by Hamilton proved costly for Vettel as they touched and the latter spun off and rejoined in 18th.

The initial laps saw the lead being switched back and forth between Lewis and Kimi Räikkönen before Kimi staked claim. A flurry of pit stops later, the Finn was still in front as Valtteri Bottas was asked to stay out longer to keep Kimi behind him.

The tyres on Räikkönen's Ferrari started blistering and soon enough, Lewis was right behind him waiting for any opportunity. The chance came in the 45th lap and the British driver made the move stick this time.

Lewis reached the chequered flag having opened up a gap to second-placed Kimi and won for the fifth time in Monza.