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Lewis Hamilton wins Italian grand prix
Jenson Button was forced out of the race on the 35th lap just when the McLaren driver was looking on course for second place.
Sergio Perez was second on Sunday, 4.3 seconds behind Hamilton after starting 12th. The Mexican finished strongly, moving through the field in the closing stages and cutting into Hamilton’s lead.
“That was a great race for me for my team. It’s unbelievable to get a podium in Monza. It’s really special,” Perez said.
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa finished fourth after starting third. The Brazilian got off to a strong start, overtaking Button and almost moving past Hamilton on the outside just before the first chicane.
Alonso made up three places on the first lap from 10th, and was up to sixth by the second lap.
A tremendous tussle with Vettel halfway through the race forced Alonso onto the grass adjacent to the track to avoid a collision, with the German later being issued a drive-through penalty.
Copyright 2012 Associated Press.
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