Monza 2009: The Grid

With qualifying over with, we now have the grid for the 2009 Italian Grand Prix. Although the fuel loads are yet to be published by the FIA, it is clear (and has since been confirmed) that the Brawns are on a one-stop strategy, and therefore looking very good for the race. The only potential issue for the Brackley team are the KERS-enabled cars ahead of them. Adrian Sutil put in a stunning effort and came very close to his first pole position, but has to settle for P2 and Giancarlo Fisichella struggled, but importantly has performed better than his predecessor, Luca Badoer.

Monza 2009: The Grid Inclusive of penalties given.
1		Lewis Hamilton McLaren 1m24.066s
			Adrian Sutil Force India 1m24.261s		2
3		Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1m24.523s
			Heikki Kovalainen McLaren 1m24.845s		4
5		Rubens Barrichello Brawn 1m25.015s
			Jenson Button Brawn 1m25.030s		6
7		Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India 1m25.043s
			Fernando Alonso Renault 1m25.072s		8
9		Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing 1m25.180s
			Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1m25.314s		10
11		Jarno Trulli Toyota 1m23.611s
			Romain Grosjean Renault 1m23.728s		12
13		Robert Kubica BMW 1m23.866s
			Giancarlo Fisichella Ferrari 1m23.901s		14
15		Nick Heidfeld BMW 1m24.275s
			Timo Glock Toyota 1m24.036s		16
17		Kazuki Nakajima Williams 1m24.074s
			Nico Rosberg Williams 1m24.121s		18
19		Sebastien Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso 1m24.220s
			Jaime Alguersuari Scuderia Toro Rosso 1m24.951s*		20

*Jaime Alguersuari received a 10-grid slot penalty after taking a new gearbox prior to qualifying. The Spanish driver qualified last though, so no effect is seen.