Raikkonen targets first win of 2006

Raikkonen, last year's winner in Hungary, seized his second pole in a row in the final seconds to dash Brazilian Felipe Massa's hopes of starting at the front for the first time in his Ferrari.

The Finn had also started from pole position in Germany last weekend, but his effort was helped by a refuelling problem which caused him to go out with less fuel than planned.

"I think the car has been really good all weekend and for sure this pole is much better because we didn't have any refueling problem," said Raikkonen.

"We have very good race tyres and the car is good and we are really looking forward to the race now."

The McLaren driver was aided by Michael Schumacher's and Fernando Alonso's absence from the final part of qualifying.

Renault's world champion Alonso and Ferrari's Schumacher failed to make the final cut after both went into the knockout qualifying with two second penalties to be added to their fastest laps.

Raikkonen admitted he was not worried about his rivals, as he believes he has a strong car for the race.

"I don't think it is going to change anything," he added. "That is how it goes in the races sometimes. For sure it is a bit of a help for us. In any case if they were in front of us we have a strong race car and can win, so we don't need to worry about them.

"It would have been more difficult, but it doesn't make any difference. There are some rules and if you don't respect them then you get a penalty. I am happy to be in front and we will take it."

Raikkonen's teammate Pedro de la Rosa will start the race from fourth place.