Räikkönen, king of the Ardennes

Kimi Räikkönen on the top step of the podium, this is an image that has no longer been in vogue in recent months. And for good reason, the Finn had not won a Grand Prix since the Barcelona race, during the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix. All it took was a restart on the fourth lap and the presence of SREC on the track. car of Iceman so that the latter can take the lead, at the expense of Giancarlo Fisichella. “ We knew that he and I were on the same strategy, said Räikkönen after the race. It was therefore essential to go ahead. I was careful to be very close to him in Eau Rouge. Then, with the SREC, I was able to surpass it. Afterwards, we had to be careful not to make mistakes »

Leader from start to finish, except during his pit stops, Kimi Räikkönen showed great consistency and had to support the pressure, until the end, from Giancarlo Fisichella. Finally winner this season, the Finn is delighted with this almost unexpected success. “ We didn?t really have any changes to the car for this race, confirmed the pilot Ferrari. Getting a victory here is very satisfying. »

With now one victory this season, Ferrari hopes to limit costs and finish the year in third place in the team standings. This is the objective that was set for Kimi Räikkönen. However, the Finn knows that he does not owe this victory to the superiority of his machine. “ I had to fight to get the victory. We weren't the fastest but I had good times and was consistent. I hope we can accumulate good results, even victories. » If he wants to shine again, Kimi Räikkönen sees an important meeting looming: the Italian Grand Prix, in front of the Scuderia supporters.