After a disappointing race Nico Hulkenberg revealed his team had discovered damage on his car which “affected the performance badly”.
Here’s more Sunday scraps from the Italian Grand Prix via Twitter.
Damn this guys hungry today. Hasn't eaten in weeks… pic.twitter.com/IdnzyyjfOa
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) September 7, 2014
Stefano Domenicali was in the paddock for the first time since April, when he resigned as Ferrari team principal.
Domenicali! pic.twitter.com/DjtVOLg2rs
— Ted Kravitz (@tedkravitz) September 7, 2014
Wish @Autodromo_Monza would have some semblance of traffic management. Like clearly defined gates, lanes, people checking car park stickers
— Adam Hay-Nicholls (@AdamHayNicholls) September 7, 2014
@LewisHamilton really cool&friendly.Left circuit on his bike without any bodyguards. Real human NO SUPERSTAR ATTITUDE pic.twitter.com/XCmEZ8oluJ
— Raul Olesch (@raulolesch) September 7, 2014
Feeder series
Alex Lynn and Jolyon Palmer made important steps towards winning the GP3 and GP2 titles respectively, while Sergio Canamasas was black-flagged in the GP2 race after some dangerous driving.
'@TheDeanStoneman heads home @alexlynnracing in an exciting GP3 encounter at Monza. Hope we get action like that this afternoon
— Adam Cooper (@adamcooperF1) September 7, 2014
Carnage on the opening lap! #GP2 pic.twitter.com/nP0SJMg6uI
— Mattzel89 (@Mattzel89) September 7, 2014
Epic bouncebackability from @JolyonPalmer this weekend. A championship defining weekend for the Brit. Gutsy driving all the way.
— Will Buxton (@willbuxton) September 7, 2014
Talking point once again sadly however will be the disgraceful driving of one driver. Time to hand down a proper penalty.
— Will Buxton (@willbuxton) September 7, 2014
Race
Nico Rosberg’s lead was halved on lap nine, as he slalomed around the polystyrene blocks at the first chicane. A repeat, twenty laps later, would prove more costly, gifting the lead to Lewis Hamilton.
Rosberg did exactly what drivers were told to do if they went off at turn one. #F1 pic.twitter.com/IlO7PNPNxT
— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) September 7, 2014
#Rosberg misses the chicane again! #Hamilton takes the lead #F1 pic.twitter.com/TpZMEEx9YX
— Mattzel89 (@Mattzel89) September 7, 2014
Racers 1 – 0 Strategists. #F1
— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) September 7, 2014
Just like on his way to a podium finish here two years ago, Sergio Perez showed impressive awareness of the position of his front wing. Here he retook eighth from former team mate Jenson Button.
Close… #F1 pic.twitter.com/sBYfcf7pqQ
— Mattzel89 (@Mattzel89) September 7, 2014
Having been behind all weekend, Dan gets Seb again. Fooled him into thinking he was giving up on the move, then divebombed him. #sensational
— F1 Rejects (@f1rejects) September 7, 2014
Wow Kvyat nearly had the mother and father of all accidents there. A hide-behind-the-sofa moment. #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) September 7, 2014
After the chequered flag
Classy response from @nico_rosberg to the jeering crowd, telling them in their own tongue they create a great atmosphere. #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) September 7, 2014
Already astonishing suggestions that Rosberg's error was made on purpose as part of his pay-back for the Spa clash.
— Ben Hunt (@benjhunt) September 7, 2014
Cannot believe suggestion Nico went straight on deliberately as punishment for Spa…. Madness!
— Daniel Johnson (@danielt_johnson) September 7, 2014
Toto Wolff dismisses (frankly ridiculous) suggestions that Rosberg's off was deliberate as part of his punishment for Spa
— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) September 7, 2014
Even @charlie_whiting came to check it out!!! #F1 #Monza #ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/GGT1lBVqZr
— Tina (@someonesMartina) September 7, 2014
Recovery drives from @ValtteriBottas & @danielricciardo furthers my belief that they are future world champion material. Superb stuff. #F1
— Charles Bradley (@Autosport_Ed) September 7, 2014
Fantastic to see so many passionate fans flooding the track (safely) after the end of the race! True passion! pic.twitter.com/fJlKl2d69R
— Sahara Force India (@clubforce) September 7, 2014
Can't see how Magnussen got a penalty in Monza if Rosberg-Hamilton in Spa was considered a racing incident, btw. Many here agree, too
— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) September 7, 2014
@willbuxton Yeah. I felt it go. Turned around to punch whoever had it, and it had already been passed off into oblivion.
— Jamey Price (@jameypricephoto) September 7, 2014
And while taking this photo of @MassaFelipe19, my other camera was cut off my shoulder…… thieving low life c**ts. pic.twitter.com/IZkdw2Xmzv
— jameypricephoto (@jameypricephoto) September 7, 2014
Toto and Susie Wolff had reasons to celebrate after their teams occupied the top four positions for the second time this season.
🏆🏆🏆🏆❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/Dg1BwDX6KZ
— Susie Wolff (@Susie_Wolff) September 7, 2014
Monza's copy of God Save the Queen had good use today – wins for Stoneman, Palmer and Hamilton. Not bad
— Adam Cooper (@adamcooperF1) September 7, 2014
Two images from the World Feed worth noting – the grid graphics overlaid onto the grid, this worked well I thought pic.twitter.com/xhxD2zBl7X
— F1 Broadcasting (@f1broadcasting) September 7, 2014
Didn't notice this at the time (pic via @f1broadcasting). pic.twitter.com/gFne2I8urq Feels like they only do these because they can, no purpose.
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) September 7, 2014
Drivers’ reaction
Max Chilton crashed out of the race early on, recording only his second retirement in Formula One. But at least he did not take his team mate with him this time.
Gutted to be out so early at such an awesome track, just made a mistake pushing after overtaking the Lotus.
Lesson learnt!
— Max Chilton (@maxchilton) September 7, 2014
.@MassaFelipe19 I am really happy. We did the best we could. Monza is a special podium, and to hear the fans sing my name was amazing.
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) September 7, 2014
Very disappointing Race! We found damage which affected the car's performance badly. Not much i could do. Will fight back in 2 weeks!!
— Nico Hülkenberg (@NicoHulkenberg) September 7, 2014
Carrera Perfecta y más !!!!!! Perfect Race !!! Grazie a tutti I tifossi !!!! ❤️ Monza @ Aereoporto… http://t.co/U7oYUFltNj
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) September 7, 2014
Gracias.
En dos semanas Singapur. A prepararlo a tope.
Thanks.
In 2 weeks Singapore. Ready to fight back. pic.twitter.com/nFpjkXGHQ0
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) September 7, 2014
Aircraft: Challenger. Airport: Milan Linate. Passenger: Lewis Hamilton. Destination: Unknown. Title chances: Better. pic.twitter.com/iZGNs5wTYC
— Ted Kravitz (@tedkravitz) September 7, 2014
Honey badger had a lot of fun today. He enjoyed his meal 😋
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) September 7, 2014
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Robert (@gicu)
7th September 2014, 21:35
Ricciardo grows on me from GP to GP. Both his great moves on-track and his character and charisma off-track really make it easy for me to start rooting for him. Those tweets from him are great.
Atticus (@atticus-2)
7th September 2014, 21:50
Indeed, and he’s a slow-burner too.
I noticed a Bianchi, a Hülkenberg, a Bottas a lot earlier than him, he just flew in under the radar in the HRT and in the Toro Rosso. It was probably the first time I misjudged a driver very badly. Initially thought of him as a new Buemi, Fisichella, etc.
nidzovski (@nidzovski)
7th September 2014, 22:43
He was close to that scenario. Luckily he grab the chance with his both hands. Good for him and for F1 of course.
Slo Mo (@slo-mo)
7th September 2014, 23:05
I seam to remember him being impressive in the first young drivers test he did in a Red Bull.
Chris (@cgturbo)
7th September 2014, 23:08
@slo-mo
I recall that his fastest lap was notably faster than Seb’s Pole Position in the same car.
I know circumstances are different; different days, better set up, maybe… But that had to be a big flag to the RBR team that Daniel had something big to offer.
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
8th September 2014, 22:33
Hulk had to have some kind of fault in his car because his performances in the past couple weekends have been atrocious, completely out of kilter with the rest of the season, not to mention his race last year.
George (@george)
8th September 2014, 22:52
Charles Bradley’s head looks like a coconut, I can never unsee it.
Also commiserations to Jamie, hope they get caught.