MONZA, Italy -- Lewis Hamilton was surprised to see Sebastian Vettel open the door for him to pass around the outside of Turn 4 on the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton turned in a decisive move on his championship rival at the Roggia chicane, moving to the outside while Vettel sized up teammate and race leader Kimi Raikkonen on the inside. Hamilton hit the brakes later, moved around the outside to snatch second position -- albeit after contact which led to Vettel spinning around and dropping to the back of the field.
The championship leader -- who now holds a 30-point gap over Vettel -- said he saw his opportunity and went for it.