MONZA, Italy -- Kimi Raikkonen says he is free to race Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel for victory at the Italian Grand Prix, as long as the pair avoid a collision.
Raikkonen took a surprise pole position at Monza on Saturday, creating an awkward situation for the team ahead of Sunday's race.
Vettel leads Raikkonen by 68 points in the drivers' standings, and is the only realistic challenger to championship leader Lewis Hamilton, but on Sunday will start from second place behind the Finn.
Ferrari's race strategy has occasionally favoured Vettel over Raikkonen in recent years and the German has taken all 13 of the team's victories during their time as teammates.