Rosberg wins, Hamilton 2nd after terrible start left him 6th from pole, Vettel 3rd
Palmer, Nasr, Wehrlein, Kvyat out
Image source, Rex Features, Allsports, Getty ImagesLewis Hamilton's fifth career pole at Monza is equal highest with Juan Manuel Fangio and Ayrton Senna.
Not bad. Not bad at all.
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Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer at Monza
As it turned out, Jenson Button obviously had bigger things on his mind than qualifying on Saturday but he was a little disappointed to be 14th on the grid - two places behind team-mate Fernando Alonso on what both always knew was going to be a difficult weekend for McLaren.
“All day I’ve had a little bit on Fernando but he’s pulled it out in qualifying so he’s in front as well, the cheeky little monkey,” Button said.
You could see what he was driving at, and that he was half-joking, but even so it seemed a bit disingenuous of him to try to put across that it was unusual for Alonso to be ahead, especially given that, on merit in session where a direct comparison is possible, the Spaniard is nine-two up in qualifying this year.
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Image source, Getty ImagesSo, I think it's only fair we reflect on Jenson Button's career following his non-retirement.
What have been your favourite moments from a man who has seen it all in F1?
Use #bbcf1 to tell us yours.
And remember. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A RETIREMENT.
Image source, Getty ImagesThere was plenty of praise for the career of Jenson Button after yesterday's news - despite this definitely not being a retirement.
May I suggest you start your Sunday morning reading with Andrew Benson's tribute to Great Button.
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Image source, ."To avoid any confusion, forget the word 'retirement'."
McLaren boss Ron Dennis was at pains to make clear that this is not the end for Jenson Button, after the Briton announced he would not be racing next season.
McLaren have arranged an "innovative three-driver" plan for next year - which sees Button take an ambassadorial role and Stoffel Vandoorne take his seat.
McLaren have the option to bring Button back in 2018.
Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer at Monza
Well, it has been quite a weekend so far at the Italian Grand Prix.
On Thursday, Felipe Massa announced he would retire at the end of the season. On Saturday, Ferrari’s own president called their season a “failure” and then Jenson Button announced he would not be racing next year - and, let’s be frank, he, too, will probably soon be driving in his last grand prix.
There has been a continuing kerfuffle over Max Verstappen’s driving in Spa last weekend. This hallowed circuit has finally agreed a new contract. And it appears as if Formula 1 could have new owners soon. And we’ve not even had the race yet. Phew.
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Race action starts at 13:00 BST and there will be coverage on BBC Radio 5 live on the dot.
I'll be with you for 90 minutes of build up, so feel free to chat at me using #bbcf1 on Twitter.
Image source, Getty ImagesMonza doesn't deal in metaphors.
The tears and blood that stain its curves are beyond poetic. Just real. Stuff that actually happened.
Glory and gory. In equal measure.
All the good, all the bad, all the gains and all the loss come together to make the heartbeat of F1's history.
We can celebrate some of it, mourn a lot of it, but just enjoy the rest of it.
Welcome to the 2016 Italian Grand Prix.