Räikkönen wants to improve his qualifications

The problem is by no means ignored by the Finn, who even makes it his top priority for the next Grand Prix, scheduled in India on November 3. At Suzuka, Kimi Räikkönen started ninth, between Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button. A delicate situation for the Lotus driver, ultimately classified fifth. “It's not easy to overtake at Suzuka, and we weren't very fast on the straight. It didn't make our task any easier, but I managed to overtake a few riders, which was important after a fairly slow start,” concedes the World Champion. F1 2007.

The objective in India is thus clear for the Finn, third in the championship with 16 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): “We finally hope to have everything in order for qualifying, since the last five sessions haven't been very good. If we don't succeed, our Sunday afternoon will be difficult, even if we will continue to attack. On the contrary, we will be able to seize great opportunities. »

Kimi Räikkönen compared the Indian Grand Prix to that of Korea, where he placed second. The Finn was also the regularity expert for a long time in 2013, before retiring at Spa-Francorchamps with a brake problem and not finishing in the points at Monza. Obtaining convincing results will be very important for the Lotus driver during the last four Grand Prix if he wishes to maintain his position in the championship, before venturing again towards the side of the Team Ferrari in 2014.