Lewis Hamilton says his victory at the Italian Grand Prix served as the crucial psychological blow in 2018's successful title fight with Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari. Hamilton broke home hearts at Monza as he won from third on the grid after Vettel had spun on the opening lap to leave Kimi Raikkonen exposed. Ferrari entered their home race in bullish mood after Vettel had dominated in Belgium, but cracks began to show when Raikkonen was towed onto a surprise pole. It meant Vettel would have to earn the win – Raikkonen refusing to simply stand aside – and the German came off worse in first-lap contact with Hamilton, having spun out of his own home race two events prior at...
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