2011 Italian Grand Prix The Italian Grand Prix

If Red Bull can win at Monza then victory is possible anywhere - that is the main message from today as the team puts to bed the memory of last year with another superb triumph.

The race was shaped at the start when Liuzzi attempted to mow the lawn approaching Turn 1. He slammed into several drivers and caused carnage, wiping out several cars and bringing out the safety car.

While Vettel sped away with Alonso chasing, Schumacher, Hamilton and Button provided much of the entertainment up front and there will be much to discuss in terms of driving standards and tactics in the hours to come among fans.

Others down the field benefited from the first lap chaos, but no-one could touch Vettel up front and back-to-back titles loom ever-larger for the German.

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Red Bull lead McLaren in the constructors' race by a slightly-reduced 126 points, with Ferrari still some distance further back in third.

There are still 150 points available in the remaining six races, meaning Vettel could potentially clinch the crown in Singapore.

Vettel now has a 112 point margin over Alonso in the standings, with Button and Webber tied five points further back.

Alonso gives the tifosi one final wave as he leaves the rostrum and the fans go wild one final time, before the drivers head into the official press conference.

Alonso throws his cap to the crowd before the top three pose for the end-of-race photo on the top step.

The champagne sprays and as is tradition at this event, the top three spray the crowd in a wonderful moment for the fans.

The crowd go wild as Alonso picks up his trophy for a battling race to third this afternoon.

Jenson Button receives his award for second place. He raises the trophy aloft and is pleased to have secured a podium finish today.

Vettel joyously claims the winner's trophy for his second victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the scene of his first win.

That is followed by the Austrian national anthem for this afternoon's winning constructor - Red Bull Racing.

The top three walk out onto Monza's unique podium and the German national anthem rings out for today's winner - Sebastian Vettel.

Eight drivers retired from this afternoon's race:

Perez pulled off to the side of the track at mid distance entering Curva Grande. Kobayashi also stopped out on track, making it a poor day for Sauber.

Sutil was another to stop on track, while Webber made contact with Massa at Turn 1 and subsequently crashed at the Parabolica.

D'Ambrosio, Petrov and Rosberg were assaulted at the start when Liuzzi decided to try taking Turn 1 sideways just after the start, causing chaos.

Senna claims his first points in Formula 1 with that finish, but others will not be so happy this afternoon.

Ricciardo was still running at the end, but not classified as it took HRT some 18 minutes to fire up his car after stalling at the start.

Vettel tours back into the pits as he reflects on the latest step towards a second world crown.

Kovalainen finishes the race 13th for Lotus ahead of team-mate Jarno Trulli. Glock was the last classified finisher in 15th.

Maldonado ends up 11th - small return after a strong opening stint to the race, with Barrichello 12th in the second Williams.

Buemi claims the final point for Toro Rosso. Both cars in the points and the sister team to Red Bull will be well pleased with that.

Alguersuari finishes a fine seventh with di Resta eighth. Senna was right on the Scot's tail on the last lap but has to settle for ninth.

Massa ends up a distant sixth for Ferrari.

Schumacher finishes a creditable fifth for Mercedes, with his driving sure to come under scrutiny after several robust moves on Hamilton.

Hamilton couldn't do anything about Alonso in the end and must be frustrated after spending much of the day trying to pass Schumacher

Alonso finishes a battling third to the delight of the crowd, leading off the start and doing his best with the Ferrari this afternoon.

Button grabs a fine second place for McLaren after fighting back from a poor start to take best-of-the-rest honours.

Another incredibly dominant performance from the runaway series leader as he moves ever closer to wrapping up his title defence.

Hamilton is right on Alonso's tail through Ascari and may make a move in the final corner.

Lap 53: Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix!

Lap 53: Vettel continues through Ascari and just has the Parabolica to go now ...

Lap 53: Hamilton closes the gap with the fastest lap of the race. He is just one second behind Alonso now as this fight bubbles up for third.

Lap 53: Vettel crosses the line to start the final lap at Monza.

Lap 52: Vettel leads by 14.1s with Button second, Alonso third and just 2.1 seconds clear of Hamilton.

Lap 52: Senna posts his best lap of the race so far, but 1m27.443s for the Brazilian only close the gap with di Resta down to 4.3 seconds.

Lap 51: Buemi is 10th ahead of Maldonado 11th, Barrichello 12th and Kovalainen continues to run in 13th place with team-mate Trulli 14th.

Lap 51: No close fights on the circuit now behind the top six. Alguersuari is holding seventh nicely, with di Resta eighth and Senna ninth.

Lap 51: Hamilton is now 2.9 seconds behind Alonso and has perhaps not given up on the chance of a podium. The pair are in heavy traffic currently.

Lap 50: Senna is 5.7s back from the Scot and with less than five laps to go the Force India driver should hold on - even with Senna's advantage of option tyres.

Lap 50: Vettel cements the fastest lap to add to his collection of dominant performance markers.

Lap 50: Di Resta in eighth is advised over the team radio that Senna is coming after him, but that if he keeps the pace up he should be safe.

Lap 48: Five laps remain in a fast-paced Italian Grand Prix.