Räikkönen: “We have our chances”

Kimi Räikkönen almost won pole at the Malaysian GP, ​​but the 2007 world champion had to lose to Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) for 45 thousandths. The Finn will still have a good position on the front row of the grid and will be able to threaten the Championship leader while his teammate Sebastian Vettel in the fight for the title will have to start from the last row.

“Our car has been performing well since the start of the weekend, confirms Kimi Räikkönen. Qualifying was close today, but we missed a fraction of a second on the clock. There car had the potential to win pole, but you always lose a little time on a track. I'm disappointed not to finish first, but it will be a long race for both the cars and the tires. I have the feeling that we have our chances for tomorrow. »

The race could be disrupted by the weather, with the latest forecasts predicting showers for the start.

“We will certainly be more confident if the weather remains dry, but our car is good in all types of conditions and with a full tank of fuel., underlines Kimi Räikkönen. What happened to Seb is disappointing, it's both unfortunate for him and for the team. »

Kimi Räikkönen is still seeking his first victory this season, the Finn's last success dating back to the 2013 Australian GP when he was still defending the colors of Lotus F1 Team. The Ferrari driver won twice in Malaysia, in 2003 with McLaren and in 2008 during his first stint with the stable Maranello.