Lewis Hamilton will start the Italian Grand Prix on pole position, but his advantage could be compromised by starting on a damaged tyre.

Hamilton set the fastest time in Q2, but flat-spotted his front-right tyre and was unable to set a quicker lap in the session - which determines which rubber drivers will start the race with.

Leading the drivers' championship by nine points, Hamilton could apply to replace the tyre if it is seriously damaged - as he did successfully earlier this season in Baku - but his opening stint could be compromised if stewards decide safety is not an issue.