The fastest lap in Formula 1 history. That’s what it took to snatch pole position for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix and it was Kimi Raikkonen, rather than his more decorated Ferrari team mate Sebastian Vettel who achieved the feat.

Ferrari were the overwhelming favourites for pole position - and indeed their first front-row lockout at Monza since 2000 - after showing stunning pace at the Temple of Speed throughout the weekend's practice sessions. And they delivered on their promise, to the delight of their loyal fanbase, the Tifosi. Raikkonen left it until the death, finally converting the brilliant turn of speed he has shown this year, to take his first pole since last year’s Monaco Grand Prix and only his second in the last decade. It was also the fastest lap in F1 history and a Monza track record. His team mate Vettel was left frustrated, having seemingly given Raikkonen a tow on that final run. He’ll still start second, though, ahead of main title rival Lewis Hamilton. His team mate Valtteri Bottas made it an all-Mercedes second row, with Max Verstappen slotting into fifth for Red Bull. Haas driver Romain Grosjean was best of the rest in sixth, edging out Renault's Carlos Sainz and Force India's Esteban Ocon. Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll produced impressive. drivers to complete the top 10 for Toro Rosso and Wiliams respectively.