SEBASTIAN VETTEL has slammed as “ridiculous” comparisons to seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher after Sunday’s stunning Italian Grand Prix triumph.

Lewis Hamilton will start from 15th while Sebastian Vettel will be in pole position for the first time in his career for tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix following one of the most astonishing qualifying sessions seen for many years.

KIMI RAIKKONEN sparkled in the afternoon sunshine at Monza yesterday to post the fastest practice session time ahead of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen sparkled in the sunshine as the morning torrential downpour over Monza gave way to clear blue skies in the afternoon.

Kimi Raikkonen denied Michael Schumacher on Ferrari’s home ground at Monza by a whisker with a late lap to claim pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.

Ralf Schumacher could be out for the next three months after doctors found two fractures in his back today.

Rubens Barrichello led the Italian Grand Prix after 40 laps with Michael Schumacher in second place.

Juan Pablo Montoya rediscovered his qualifying form to seize pole position for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.