Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton wins to beat Kimi Raikkonen as Sebastian Vettel finishes fourth

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Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton renew their world championship battle in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, but it was the surprise package of Kimi Raikkonen who took pole position and will start today’s race from the front in an all-Ferrari front-row.

Vettel appeared stunned that his teammate was able to get the better of him on Saturday, but Ferrari did at least show that they continue to hold the advantage over Mercedes as Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas could only manage third and fourth respectively.

The Red Bull of Max Verstappen starts fifth but he was a second slower than Bottas in front of him, and his teammate Daniel Ricciardo starts from the back after taking a complete new power unit this weekend – along with the Sauber of Marcus Ericsson after his car was completely rebuilt on Friday night following his frightening crash in second practice.

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What time does it start?

The Italian Grand Prix starts at 2.10pm on Sunday 2 September.

Where can I watch it?

The race will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 from 12.30pm, with highlights on Channel 4 from 7.45pm.

Starting grid

1 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari 1min 19.119secs

2 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari 1:19.280

3 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:19.294

4 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes GP 1:19.656

5 Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:20.615

6 Romain Grosjean (Fra) Haas F1 1:20.936

7 Carlos Sainz (Spa) Renault 1:21.041

8 Esteban Ocon (Fra) Force India 1:21.099

9 Pierre Gasly (Fra) Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:21.350

10 Lance Stroll (Can) Williams 1:21.627

11 Kevin Magnussen (Den) Haas F1 1:21.669

12 Sergey Sirotkin (Rus) Williams 1:21.732

13 Fernando Alonso (Spa) McLaren 1:22.568

14 Sergio Perez (Mex) Force India 1:21.888

15 Charles Leclerc (Mon) Sauber-Ferrari 1:21.889

16 Brendon Hartley (Nzl) Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:21.934

17 Stoffel Vandoorne (Bel) McLaren 1:22.085

18 Marcus Ericsson (Swe) Sauber-Ferrari 1:22.048 + engine changes

19 Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Red Bull No Time + engine changes

20 Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Renault No Time + engine changes and 10-place grid penalty from Belgian GP

Key Points

• The Italian Grand Prix starts at 2.10pm and is on Sky Sports F1 live
• Kimi Raikkonen leads from pole position
• Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel collide on opening lap
• Vettel spins and drops to last before mounting fightback

[2 September 2018 13:57 · Jack de Menezes]

The Italian national anthem finishes just as nine jet fighters power down the start-finish straight painting red, white and green across the sky. A beautiful sight, but now it's time to go racing!

15 minutes until lights out and the drivers are starting to get ready.

[2 September 2018 13:59 · Jack de Menezes]

It's of course Fernando Alonso's final Italian Grand Prix before he leaves McLaren at the end of the season. The team look miles off the pace this weekend, but the fans are eager to say thank you anyhow - they haven't forgotten his time with Ferrari.

[2 September 2018 14:04 · Jack de Menezes]

The drivers are in place and belted up, the wheel guns erupting as the tyres go on, and the grid cleared of the VIPs and who's who of celebrity A-listers. Not long to go now.

[2 September 2018 14:08 · Jack de Menezes]

Here's how the grid lines up:1 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari 1min 19.119secs

2 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari 1:19.280

3 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:19.294

4 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes GP 1:19.656

5 Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:20.615

6 Romain Grosjean (Fra) Haas F1 1:20.936

7 Carlos Sainz (Spa) Renault 1:21.041

8 Esteban Ocon (Fra) Force India 1:21.099

9 Pierre Gasly (Fra) Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:21.350

10 Lance Stroll (Can) Williams 1:21.627

11 Kevin Magnussen (Den) Haas F1 1:21.669

12 Sergey Sirotkin (Rus) Williams 1:21.732

13 Fernando Alonso (Spa) McLaren 1:22.568

14 Sergio Perez (Mex) Force India 1:21.888

15 Charles Leclerc (Mon) Sauber-Ferrari 1:21.889

16 Brendon Hartley (Nzl) Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:21.934

17 Stoffel Vandoorne (Bel) McLaren 1:22.085

18 Marcus Ericsson (Swe) Sauber-Ferrari 1:22.048 + engine changes

19 Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Red Bull No Time + engine changes

20 Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Renault No Time + engine changes and 10-place grid penalty from Belgian GP

[2 September 2018 14:10 · Jack de Menezes]

The engines spark into life and the warm-up lap is underway!

[2 September 2018 14:12 · Jack de Menezes]

"Perfect start", reports Hamilton from the getaway on the formation lap. Raikkonen's bringing the field back round to the line. Here we go...

[2 September 2018 14:12 · Jack de Menezes]

[2 September 2018 14:13 · Jack de Menezes]

LIGHTS OUT! THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX IS UNDERWAY!

[2 September 2018 14:14 · Jack de Menezes]

Lap 1: Vettel spins! He hit Hamilton and is turned around!

[2 September 2018 14:15 · Jack de Menezes]

Lap 1: SAFETY CAR DEPLOYED!