Kimi Raikkonen blames clutch for bad start to Italian Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari walks across the paddock during practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on April 17, 2015
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Kimi Raikkonen insists the clutch in his Ferrari was to blame for his bad start to the Italian Grand Prix, although the Finn still managed to finish fifth at Monza.

Kimi Raikkonen has blamed the clutch in his Ferrari for his bad start to the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 35-year-old began the race second on the grid but fell into last place within seconds of the start.

However, Raikkonen insists that there was a problem with his clutch as he attempted to get off the grid.

"It went into anti-stall when I let the first clutch go," Raikkonen told reporters.

"As far I understand I did the correct thing, but we can see there's a problem with the second clutch. It was not in the correct place. I'm pretty sure I put it correct as always. I don't know.

"Whatever it was it triggered the anti-stall and after a few seconds I was in last place. I've not had anything like this before."

Raikkonen finished the race in fifth place.

 Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP lifts the trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 6, 2015
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