Lewis Hamilton masterful at Monza

World champion Lewis Hamilton ended the final practice session at the top of the pile as he bids to win his 50th grand prix and complete a historic hat-trick in Monza.

Hamilton, a winner at the so-called Temple of Speed in each of the previous two seasons, is hoping to become the first driver since Juan Manuel Fangio, the five-time champion, to triumph at Monza for three consecutive years.

The British driver, who leads his sole title rival Nico Rosberg by nine points, is also only one victory shy of a career 50.