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

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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Latest:

• LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
• Raikkonen leads from pole but passed eight laps from home
• Vettel and Hamilton hit each other on opening lap
• Vettel drops to last after pitting with damage
• Top 5: 1. HAM 2. RAI 3. VER 4. BOT 5. OCO
• RET: Hartley (Lap 1), Alonso (Lap 10), Ricciardo (Lap 24)

15:41

Lewis Hamilton claims frantic Monza victory as Mercedes outsmart Ferrari

15:37

Kimi Raikkonen:

I think the package was quick enough to win today but we didn't look after the tyres.

We tried, but the rear tyres gave up before the race ended. At least we take second place and we keep fighting.

15:37

Lewis Hamilton:

I want to give it up to Ferrari who put up a great challenge this weekend. They did a great job and put up a great fight. Also to Mercedes who without these guys I wouldn't be here, they do so much for this.

There's been so much negativity, as you expect here, but I see the British flags and I know where you guys are, and it shows the negativity only turns into positivity.

15:35

Bottas has indeed finished third due to Verstappen's time penalty, with Vettel coming home in fourth and the Red Bull fifth.

15:34

Chequered flag: Hamilton and Bottas get the radio call to bring the Silver Arrows home together after their double-podium finish.

Formation all the way home to show our Italian colleagues.

15:30

LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX!

15:30

Final lap: Hamilton is one lap from victory...

15:29

Lap 52: Raikkonen's in big trouble with his tyres, and Sirotkin actually unlaps himself such is how slow the Ferrari is going.

15:27

Lap 51: Vettel is now five second behind Bottas, and is almost certainly going to get by Verstappen on time. He's told about this...

I know I'm losing time to Vettel but I really don't care.

15:24

Lap 49: Four laps to go and Hamilton leads by 5.7s, while Verstappen is now fighting with Bottas again. The problem is that the fight between the two is bringing Vettel into play.

15:23

Lap 48: Verstappen has been told about his penalty, and he's not happy about it. He swears, swears and swears again, and then claims that the penalties are killing racing.

 

I'm not sure he has a case to argue on that one.

15:20

Lap 46: Verstappen is given a five-second time penalty for causing the collision with Bottas, and that brings Vettel into play as he's only nine seconds behind. Hamilton meanwhile has already pulled three seconds clear of Kimi.

15:19

Lap 45: Hamilton gets the slingshot out of the Parabolica and takes the outside line into turn one, ensuring he's alongside as they turn in to turn two and take the lead of the race.

15:18

Lap 45: Hamilton takes the lead!

15:17

Lap 42: Bottas and Verstappen touch! Bottas steams down the outside, and Verstappen closes the door on him when he's already alongside! Bottas' car is sent momentarily airborne, and he has to go through the run-off at turn one and two that costs him a huge amount of time. However, the stewards are already looking at that one.

15:14

Lap 41: Verstappen gets a warning that the stewards won't stand for another dives across the chicane if Bottas comes steaming down the inside, so it's going to have to be a fair fight for third. Hamilton is just 0.6s behind Raikkonen out in front, and it's going to be a case of whose tyres hold on the longest.

15:11

Lap 39: Vettel gets by Perez for fifth - because Ocon has pitted - and that gives Vettel clear air to Bottas with 13.3s between them.

15:09

Lap 38: Bottas is back out behind Verstappen, but he's only 3.2s back and with the freshest tyres out there. Vettel meanwhile is on the back of the Force Indias.

15:07

Lap 36: This is...strange. Mercedes decide to pit Bottas? Why, I'm not too sure as he was doing the perfect job of holding up Raikkonen - although the Ferrari team have concerns over Kimi's tyres and whether they will go to the end.

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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