Hamilton fastest as Mercedes have a blast at Monza


Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Italian Grand Prix Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Hoch Zwei

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace in practise for the Italian Grand Prix on Friday with dominant Mercedes turning on the power and leaving their rivals trailing.

The Briton, who will be chasing his 11th pole position in 12 races on Saturday, told reporters on arriving at Monza with his hair dyed blond that he was going through an 'experimental' phase.

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