Hamilton in a spin after poor start

Formula One - F1 - Italian Grand Prix 2016 - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - 4/9/16 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates second place on the podium Reuters / Max Rossi Livepic

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton's dreams of winning the Italian Grand Prix for the third year in a row, and chalking up his 50th Formula One race victory, went out with the start lights on Sunday.

In a split second the triple world champion went from pole position to chaser, a slow getaway leaving him sixth as Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg disappeared into the distance.