03/09/2014
NEWS STORY
The Monza weekend will get off to a thrilling start as warring Mercedes duo attend Thursday's official press conference.
Just two weeks after the highly controversial incident at Spa which saw the relationship between Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg hit rock bottom, the two have been picked for the press conference that gets the weekend underway.
It is some time since both drivers attended a Thursday press conference and in light of all that has happened since the collision on the second lap of the Belgian Grand Prix the media is sure to keep the controversy going.
Last Friday, the team, following a meeting with the drivers, Toto Wolff and Paddy Lowe, revealed that the German had admitted responsibility for the clash and had been punished, supposedly with a six-figure fine.
However, with the title still very much up for grabs, the team telling the drivers they remain free to race and the very nature of the Monza track - which has witnessed countless iconic moments over the years - the stage is set for a dramatic end to the European phase of the 2014 season.
We can't wait.
Also attending tomorrow's press conference are Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, Max Chilton and Kevin Magnussen.
Mercedes team boss Wollf is scheduled for Friday's press conference.
Chris Balfe