After Istanbul's contemporary Otodrom, Formula One turns full circle this weekend to visit one of the more traditional tracks on the calendar, Monza. Nestled in Italy's Lombardy region just half an hour from fashion capital, Milan, the Autodromo boasts an enviable racing heritage having hosted more F1 races than any other race track and all but one Italian Grand Prix since the sport's inception in 1950.

Over its 30 years, Williams has won one in five Italian Grand Prix, set one in three fastest laps and still holds the record for the fastest ever average lap speed on Monza's hallowed asphalt with Montoya's 2004 qualifying lap. Sunday's race, round 13 of the Championship and GP number 57 for Monza, is the penultimate of the European season and with just five rounds left, the team's ambition will be to bag as many points as possible in order to remain ahead of its keenest rivals in the Constructors' Championship.

“I like racing at Monza. I have good memories there, especially from my GP2 race when I had a very good weekend, finishing in second twice and setting the fastest lap. The circuit itself is unique, has a great deal of history and it's fun to drive. The whole lap is a great experience because every corner is different and interesting in its own way,” said Nico Rosberg.

“The second chicane is fun because you have to throw the car over the kerbs, hold onto as much speed as you can and brake as late as possible, unlike at the two Lesmos where you need to brake a bit earlier. The Ascari corner and the Parabolica are also interesting for the drivers. The atmosphere at the Autodromo is brilliant thanks to the Tifosi. Italy has a lot of nice places to visit, it has fantastic food and I really like the Italian attitude to life, which is probably why most of my friends are Italian!”